Rock Island and Katy Trail Self-Guided Ride
Ride description: The ride starts near Kansas City in Pleasant Hill, Missouri and finishes in St. Charles, Missouri near St. Louis. Riders will complete 47 miles of Rock Island Trail and th entirety of the Katy Trail com[leting 283 miles of riding on crushed limestone trails. The trip consists of 6 nights of lodging and 7 days of riding averaging 40.4 miles a day. Daily breakfast and shuttle is included. This ride can be modified to start in Raytown or Lee’s Summit which adds a day of riding, or it can be shortened to be completed in 6 days. Prices adjusted according to length of trip.
Trip Itinerary
Day 2. Windsor to Pilot Grove. 44.7 miles
Day 3. Pilot Grove to Rocheport. 25 miles
Day 4. Rocheport to Jefferson City 35.1 miles
Day 5. Jefferson City to Hermann. 46.4 miles
Day 6. Hermann to Washington 32.8 miles
Day 7 Washington to St. Charles. 37.5 miles
Optional Add-On Services/Costs:
Single room occupancy $400
Additional night(s) lodging in St. Charles or Pleasant Hill-Price varies on location/day of week
Weekly bike rental ($200 for hybrids, $280 for gravel bike, $400 for e-bike)
Amtrak train ride instead of shuttle-explanation below
Shuttle vs. Amtrak: A shuttle ride is provided by us at no additional charge from St. Charles to Pleasant Hill; however some riders choose to utilize the Amtrak train for shuttle purposes with us providing transportation to and from the Amtrak stations to the trailhead. Call for details as how we can assist you with your shuttle/train needs. Logistics of shuttle/Amtrak change depends on whether you are coming into St. Charles or Pleasant Hill before your ride. We also provide car transport from Pleasant Hill to Lee’s Summit Amtrak. Call to discuss details 417-372-9220.
