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Katy Trail – Katy Trail loop from Monarch-Chesterfield Levee Trail Parking

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Katy Trail – Katy Trail loop from Monarch-Chesterfield Levee Trail Parking

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(6355)

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Katy Trail – Katy Trail loop from Monarch-Chesterfield Levee Trail Parking

07:19

100km

140m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Katy Trail State Park

Weldon Spring Conservation Area

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6.41 km

Katy Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of the Katy Trail extends from Greens Bottom Road to Missouri Research Trail. Here, you'll discover a shady, compact gravel road with views of the Missouri River.

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9.99 km

View of the Missouri River from Katy Trail State Park

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This trail runs alongside the Missouri River, providing a relaxing ride with the soothing sounds of the water. The trail is well-maintained dirt with ample tree coverage, offering pleasant shade along the way.

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16.3 km

Historic Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Here you will reach a historic iron bridge that spans over Femme Osage Creek just before entering Defiance. This is a particularly significant part of the Katy Trail, adding to its historical charm.

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23.3 km

Sunflower Silo

Highlight • Monument

A sight for sore eyes! Two local artists painted a mural on three abandoned 40-foot-tall silos that can be seen right off the trail. They capture the essence of Missouri's farmland and bright blue skies.

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28.2 km

Katy Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Katy Trail from Matson to Augusta or vice versa offers mostly shaded paths, providing views of bluffs, wooden bridges, and glimpses of Klondike Park and the surrounding rural area along the way.

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50.1 km

Bums Cave

Highlight • Cave

Known locally as “Devil’s Boot Cave,” this natural overhang carved in sandstone resembles the shape of a boot and stretches roughly 25 feet deep and wide, near Marthasville. Once used …

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78.6 km

Matson

Highlight • Settlement

Matson is a small town situated right along the trail. Within the town, you can discover an antique shop and a sizable parking lot. This spot is popular for people …

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81.4 km

Defiance

Highlight • Settlement

Defiance is a small town situated along Highway 94 and the Katy Trail. Serving as a gateway to the Missouri wine country, whether you're beginning, ending, or simply taking a …

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100 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

85.8 km

14.4 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.8 km

38.3 km

11.6 km

1.51 km

Elevation

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Katy Trail – Katy Trail loop from Monarch-Chesterfield Levee Trail Parking

Katy Trail

View of the Missouri River from Katy Trail State Park

Historic Bridge

Sunflower Silo

Katy Trail

Bums Cave

Matson

Defiance

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