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

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

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

02:54

49.3km

80m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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: August 2, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Katy Trail State Park

Weldon Spring Conservation Area

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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95 m

Monarch Levee Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a paved trail that runs on top of the Levee that protects the Chesterfield Valley from the flood waters of the Missouri River. It is well-used and you …

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12.9 km

Monarch Levee Trail Eastern Terminus

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The Monarch Trail does not go all the way around the Chesterfield Valley unfortunately. It ends towards the East end of the valley right next to the Top Golf Facility. …

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22.9 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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24.5 km

Boardwalk

Highlight • Bridge

In total, the Missouri Research Park Trail is just under 5 miles long. There is a wooden bridge/boardwalk here next to the Missouri Bluffs golf course that is a pretty unique part of the trail.

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26.7 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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33.0 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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45.3 km

Chesterfield Settlers Cemetery

Highlight • Historical Site

Had to include this very unusual find. I am assuming that this was a family cemetery and when the new levee, on top of which this bike trail runs, was …

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49.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.9 km

19.7 km

586 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.4 km

19.5 km

1.68 km

252 m

Elevation

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Monday 3 August

30°C

17°C

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

Monarch Levee Trail

Monarch Levee Trail Eastern Terminus

Katy Trail

Boardwalk

View of the Missouri River from Katy Trail State Park

Historic Bridge

Chesterfield Settlers Cemetery

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