Day 1: Arrival, Meet-up at our overnight location, in St. Charles, Missouri
Arrive on your own at our starting location in St. Charles by 4pm the start of your adventure. We will have an orientation in the late afternoon, followed by dinner. We will assist in getting your bikes to our overnight location if you are renting or shipping your bikes. Plenty of parking for the week available. Dinner included.
Day 2: KATY Trail - St. Charles to Washington
Miles: 39 miles · Elevation: +973 / -998'
Terrain: Crushed gravel trail and paved road.
After breakfast, we begin our ride today on the KATY trail along the Missouri River heading west to Washington. We will pass by Defiance, hometown of Daniel Boone the last years of his life. All meals included.
Day 3: KATY Trail - Washington to Hermann
Miles: 39 miles · Elevation: +1,191' / -1,220'
Terrain: Crushed gravel trail and paved road.
Transfer: 1 hour
We will head west on the KATY trail today toward the state capital of Jefferson City. We ride in rural Missouri farmland as we make our way through small towns. Perhaps you will enjoy the Stone Hill Winery and Dinner at The Vintage Restaurant; expect an exceptional experience at One of Missouri’s top winery destinations. Explore their historic cellars and winery, taste our award-winning wines, dine overlooking our vineyard, and relax while enjoying Stone Hill. Dinner on your own. Breakfast and lunch included.
Day 4: KATY Trail - Hermann to Jefferson City
Miles:,/b> 48 miles · Elevation: +1,296 / -1,029’
Terrain: Crushed gravel trail and paved road.
We will continue west on the KATY trail along the Missouri River toward Jefferson City; the capital of the state of Missouri. All meals included.
Day 5: KATY Trail - Jefferson City to Columbia
Miles: 38 miles · Elevation: +1,128’ / -975’
Terrain: Crushed gravel trail and paved road.
Transfer: 3.5 hours
All meals included.
Day 6: KATY Trail - Columbia to Boonville
Miles: 31 miles · Elevation: +611’ / -665’
Terrain: Crushed gravel trail and paved road.
Transfer: 2.5 hours
All meals included.
Day 7: KATY Trail - Boonville to Sedalia - Transfer to St. Charles, Pack-up, Farewell, Departure
Miles: 37 miles · Elevation: +1,296 / -1,029’
After breakfast we ride the western end of the KATY trail. This section of trail departs from the Missouri River (the route of the Lewis and Clark Expedition). Once we reach the converted rail station in Sedalia, we will shuttle back to St. Charles where we bid farewell. Breakfast and lunch included.