Show Me the Katy Trail!

St Charles, MO - Clinton - Sedalia / 7 Days, 6 nights

Show Me the Katy Trail! September departure

This 230-mile tour is about 85% on crushed limestone traffic-free rail trail, and 15% on public road.

SPECIAL NOTE: We've been invited along on the Big BAM Tour on the Katy Trail as a supplier for their hotel option, for BAM guests who prefer hotels to tents. This means that all who register as our guest get the full Bike Tour Vacation tour, plus the amenities and fun buzz of the Big BAM! This includes the BAM Swag Bag, trailside sag support & water stops, mechanic support, and access to BAM special events.

Experience Missouri’s scenic Katy Trail, starting and ending in historic St. Charles. Ride through charming towns like Sedalia, Booneville, Jefferson City, Hermann, and Dutzow, enjoying comfortable hotel stays and local hospitality along the way. Each day offers a new stretch of the trail, with beautiful landscapes and welcoming communities.

Trip Highlights

At a glance

Show Me the Katy Trail! September departure

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Day 1 - Arrive St Charles and Welcome Reception

Arrive in St Charles and Enjoy Welcome Drinks

Arrive St Charles MO

Arrive in St Charles, Missouri for the start of your Katy Trail adventure.

Best Western Plus St Charles Hotel

1425 South 5th, St. Charles, MO 63301

Check-in at Best Western Plus St Charles Hotel, 1425 South 5th, St. Charles, MO 63301. Hotel lobby safety reception. Check-in 4 p.m. Phone: 636-946-6936.

Hotel lobby safety reception

Drinks and snacks in the hotel lobby from 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Dinner @ TBD

Dinner at a location to be determined.

Day 2 - Shuttle Arrival, Clinton to Sedalia Ride

Shuttle to Clinton, Bike to Sedalia and Reception

Shuttle departure 8:00 a.m.

Shuttle picks us up at 8:00 a.m. to begin the day's activities.

Clinton to Sedalia Bike Ride

Bike from Clinton to Sedalia, covering 37 miles.

Hotel Bothwell

103 E 4th, Sedalia, MO

Check-in at Hotel Bothwell, 103 E 4th, Sedalia, MO. Phone: 660-826-5588.

Big BAM reception and dinner in Sedalia

Big BAM reception and dinner in Sedalia after the ride.

Dinner in Sedalia

Dinner in Sedalia as part of the Big BAM reception.

Day 3 - Sedalia to Booneville

Ride from Sedalia to Booneville

Breakfast at hotel

Breakfast at hotel.

Sedalia to Booneville Bike Ride

Bike from Sedalia to Booneville, covering 36 miles with 1141' gain.

Isle of Capri

100 Isle of Capri Blvd, Booneville, MO 65233

Stay at Isle of Capri, 100 Isle of Capri Blvd, Booneville, MO 65233.

Day 4 - Booneville to Jefferson City Ride and Stay

Cycle from Booneville to Jefferson City

Breakfast at hotel

Breakfast at hotel.

Booneville to Jefferson City Bike Ride

Bike from Booneville to Jefferson City, covering 48 miles with 1109' gain.

Best Western Plus

1937 Christy Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65101

Stay at Best Western Plus, 1937 Christy Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65101. Phone: 573-635-4175.

Day 5 - Jefferson City to Hermann Ride and Stay

Cycle from Jefferson City to Hermann, Hotel Stay

Breakfast at hotel

Breakfast at hotel.

Jefferson City to Hermann Bike Ride

Bike from Jefferson City to Hermann, covering 44 miles with 1172' gain.

Crown Suites

403 Market Street, Hermann, MO

Stay at Crown Suites, 403 Market Street, Hermann, MO.

Day 6 - Hermann to Washington

Ride from Hermann to Washington

Hermann to Washington Bike Ride

Bike from Hermann to Dutzow, covering 30 miles with 900' gain. Sag into Washington.

Old Dutch Hotel

227 Elm Street, Washington, MO 63090

Stay at Old Dutch Hotel, 227 Elm Street, Washington, MO 63090.

Breakfast at bakery

Breakfast at bakery.

Day 7 - Ride to St. Charles and Tour End

Final Ride to St. Charles and Tour Conclusion

Ride to St. Charles

Ride from Katy Trail Lot to St. Charles, covering 35 miles with 800' gain. The tour ends with arrival back in St. Charles.

Katy Trail Lot

701 S Riverside Drive, St. Charles, MO 63301

Start at Katy Trail Lot, 701 S Riverside Drive, St. Charles, MO 63301.

Breakfast at hotel

Breakfast at hotel.

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1. Best Western Plus St Charles Hotel

1425 South 5th, St. Charles, MO 63301

2. Hotel Bothwell

103 E 4th, Sedalia, MO

3. Isle of Capri

100 Isle of Capri Blvd, Booneville, MO 65233

4. Best Western Plus Jefferson City

1937 Christy Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65101

5. Crown Suites

403 Market Street, Hermann, MO

6. Old Dutch Hotel

227 Elm Street, Washington, MO 63090

7. Katy Trail Lot

701 S Riverside Drive, St. Charles, MO 63301