The Katy Trail, at 225 miles, is the longest improved trail in the
US.
The Katy Trail presently runs from Clinton to
 . When
completed, the Katy will be 233 miles and run from Clinton to
Machens. The extended length is not the only great thing about
the
Katy Trail.
It also runs
through some very scenic countryside, and
portions of it parallel the
Missouri River. Because it parallels the river,
it passes through many
old historic towns and villages. Many of these
towns have winery tours.
 and Augusta, are two of the most popular stops
for touring and tasting. There are vineyards in
and
around both towns. Defiance, which is on
the eastern part of the Katy Trail, also has the last home of Daniel Boone,
who helped settle the
area. The Katy Trail is hard-packed and well-maintained.
Even so,
trail-type or hybrid tires are still the best for
thwarting small sharp
stones or traversing the trail in the spring or after a
rain. The turning
colors and cooler weather make
October one of the most popular
months to tour the Katy Trail. The Section of
the Katy Trail between
St. Charles and Boonville has been designated as an official
segment
of the Lewis and Clark National Historic
Trail. The entire
trail is part
of the American Discovery Trail. |
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