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St. Charles to Weldon Spring Conservation Area loop — Katy Trail State Park

St. Charles to Weldon Spring Conservation Area loop — Katy Trail State Park

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St. Charles to Weldon Spring Conservation Area loop — Katy Trail State Park

02:47

49.9km

240m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 13, 2024

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Katy Trail State Park

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1.19 km

Katy Trail West of St. Charles

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of the Katy Trail starts right after St. Charles and goes all the way to the 364 bridge. The gravel is compact.

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6.93 km

Veterans Memorial Bridge over the Missouri River

Highlight • Bridge

Separate bike path on the Veterans Memorial Bridge. Nice views of the Missouri River.

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11.4 km

Greens Bottom Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Greens Bottom Road is a great alternative to the Katy Trail as it is lightly trafficked and has a 45 miles per hour speed limit. It's a short stretch of …

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21.7 km

Katy Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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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23.2 km

Boardwalk

Highlight (Segment) • 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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24.3 km

The Busch Greenway is a well-paved multi-use path weaving through the Weldon Springs Conservation Area. Along the way you will encounter lakes, vast open prairies, and the authentic landscapes native to Missouri.

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49.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.1 km

20.2 km

4.05 km

3.57 km

Surfaces

22.7 km

21.9 km

5.16 km

173 m

Elevation

Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Wednesday 17 December

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Veterans Memorial Bridge over the Missouri River

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