Katy Trail: Leaf Peeper Edition
October 11, 12 – 16, 2008                             Missouri
200 Miles/ 5 days  
$650/$350 deposit           Rating: E43 – E60        
Balance Due: August 28, 2008

One of HeartCycle’s most popular tours!  Cycle in the fall to take advantage of the beautiful mid-western fall colors and weather.  The Katy Trail in Missouri, one of the most well known rails-to-trails routes, offers a 200 mile ride along riverside wetlands, soaring bluffs, quiet forests and rolling farmlands, taking us back in history to the Lewis and Clark Expedition, Daniel Boone and the railroad days.

The tour is flat (no hills!) on a traffic-free path made of crushed limestone, and can be ridden on either a road bike with wide tires or a hybrid/mountain bike with smooth tires.  The trip will be 5 days, with several nights spent in bed and breakfasts along the way.

 This relaxing tour starts in Sedalia, with the first night after riding spent in Booneville, which has 450 sites on the National Register of Historic places.  We will pass thru Rocheport, a small town beautifully preserved, and one of Lewis and Clark’s campsites.  There is also the opportunity to visit a winery in Rocheport that boasts a beautiful view of the river and the trail.  We will later overnight in the state capitol of Jefferson City.  The nearby state capitol building is decorated with paintings and murals by N. C. Wyeth and Thomas Hart Benton.  Next is the town of Herman, which has a proud German heritage and will tempt you with their locally produced wines and beer. The final stop will be Old Town St. Charles, the original capitol of Missouri, featuring charming restaurants and shops located on the river front blocks near our lodging.

In the days the railroad was active there was a small town established every 7 – 10 miles and a number of these have been revitalized by the trail, some including restoration of the old depots. There will be ample time to explore these little gems. To return to Sedalia this outstanding trip will feature as a highlight the train ride on Amtrak the last day of the tour. (Cost is included in tour fee.)  From there one can optionally explore some or all of the last 30 miles of the Katy Trail.  We are looking forward to lots of fun and camaraderie.

This trip is limited to 20 participants and is expected to fill up quickly, so get your reservations in early.

Tour Leader: Steven Richards
 For more information contact Steve @ 303-321-5922 or e-mail  Treasurer@heartcycle.org