Hartsburg – Boathenge loop from North Jefferson

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Hartsburg – Boathenge loop from North Jefferson

Hard

2.8

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Hartsburg – Boathenge loop from North Jefferson

05:40

65.8km

120m

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: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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16.8 km

Hartsburg

Highlight • Settlement

This small village was named after early settler Luther D. Hart, who sold land to the Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad in the late 1800s. The trail runs near downtown, where you’ll spot …

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29.8 km

Bonne Femme Creek

Highlight • River

Bonne Femme Creek—French for “good woman”—is a tributary of the Missouri River and part of the Three Creeks watershed, an area known for karst formations and clear flowing springs. This …

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32.6 km

Cooper’s Landing

Highlight • Rest Area

Right on the Katy Trail at mile 163.5, Cooper’s Landing offers camping, snacks, and bike repair. Great spot to rest, grab food, and enjoy Missouri River views.

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33.0 km

Stop near mile marker 163 on the Katy Trail to see Boathenge—a circle of upright fiberglass boats arranged like Stonehenge on the Missouri River floodplain. Built in the 1990s, it’s easy to spot near Cooper’s Landing.

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41.4 km

The Shack

Highlight • Rest Area

A charming self‑serve stand just off the trail offering cold drinks, ice cream, jams, jellies, farm‑fresh eggs, and sunflower seeds for feeding birds. Operated on the honor system—just drop in …

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65.8 km

End point

Parking

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