Katy Trail Bike Trip
Katy Trail, Missouri
August 1- 8, 2026
Co-Trip Leaders: John South and TBD
Type of Trip: Biking/Lodging
Trip Cost/Deposit: $800/$400
Cancellation Date and full payment: July 1, 2026
Wilderness Level: 2
Trip Difficulty: Moderate, 200 miles total, longest day is 39 miles,10-12 mph, moderate grades, mostly trails, paved or hard pack gravel
Group Size: 8/7 Maximum/Minimum
Adults. Youth with leader approval OK
The Katy Trail is an iconic trail reaching across most of Missouri following the Missouri River. It was added to the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Hall of Fame in 2008. The trail meanders for 235 miles through small towns with rich history. It starts in Clinton, Mo and ends east of St Charles at Blackwalnut, Mo. There will be time to relax in the afternoon and evening to visit local sites. Several wineries are optional to visit.
We will utilize one or two vehicles to shuttle personal gear. The trip includes 3 nights of hotels/hostel and 3 nights tent camping. from hotel to hotel. Lunch on the trail and dinner in the evening will be at your expense. Meals while traveling are at your expense. Trip costs cover vehicle use, hotel expenses and breakfast if not provided by lodging. Note- This trip is possible using one vehicle, one leader and reserving 2 rooms each night for 5 people. Trip costs will be updated and reviewed by the attendees
Questions may be submitted to ciwcinfo@gmail.com.
All trip participants must fill out and submit a
CIWC Medical Form and Liability Release.
Effective on all trips, there will be a $50 non refundable registration fee. This fee will be assessed to those who sign up for a trip, get on the roster and then later cancel. Even cancelling before the cancel date. Those who never make the active roster (i.e. those who stay on the waitlist) will NOT be charged the $50 cancellation fee.
