The Rocheport Tunnel, situated in Rocheport, Missouri, is a former train tunnel on the Katy Trail that spans 240 feet in length. It is the sole tunnel made of brick and stone on the Katy Trail, Built in 1872 by the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad (MKT), the tunnel was constructed to enable trains to pass through a steep hill. It is 12 feet wide, 16 feet high, and lined with limestone blocks.

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May 18, 2025

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Just west of Rocheport, the Katy Trail offers a captivating journey through the 243-foot Rocheport Tunnel, the trail's only tunnel. Constructed in 1893 by the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad, this tunnel was carved through Moniteau Bluff using manual labor and dynamite, showcasing 19th-century engineering prowess. Emerging from the tunnel, travelers cross the Moniteau Creek Bridge, a through-girder bridge spanning the serene Moniteau Creek.

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Location: Howard County, Missouri, United States

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