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Katy Trail State Park, Rocheport, MO

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Katy Trail State Park

Rocheport Trailhead, Katy Trail · Rocheport, MO

Why you should go…

The Katy Trail follows the old Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad corridor for 240 miles between Machens and Clinton, most of it closely following the Missouri River. Bicyclists, walkers and horseback riders share the path, which has 26 trailheads and four restored depots. Just west of Rocheport, where the first segment opened in 1990, the trail passes through an old railroad tunnel. The section from Cooper County to St. Charles County is part of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail.

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Good to know

General sport & outdoor guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Weather calls the shots

    Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.

  • Shoes, water, sun cover

    The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.

  • Parking and launches fill early

    On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.

  • Daylight shrinks in shoulder season

    Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Katy Trail State Park, ordered by straight-line distance.

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Boonville Visitor Center

    Free

    Boonville's visitor center and free River, Rails & Trails Museum beside the Katy Trail on the Missouri River.

    9.7 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Columbia

    Free

    The city visitors bureau promoting dining, outdoor recreation, sports, and arts in Columbia, Missouri.

    12 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Museums
    History Buff

    America's National Churchill Museum

    Under $25

    Fulton, Missouri museum on the Westminster College campus honoring Winston Churchill's legacy.

    34 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Missouri Division of Tourism

    Free

    Missouri's official state tourism office, helping travelers plan trips across the Show-Me State.

    35 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing