BIKE STOP CAFÉ · KATY TRAIL TOURS
Five days.
So much to discover.
Ride from Sedalia to St. Charles with time for river views, small towns and the moments that make a trail trip memorable.
Let’s Get Booking →A CLASSIC KATY TRAIL ESCAPE
Five days on the trail. Every detail in place.
Begin at Bike Stop Café in St. Charles, take the shuttle to Sedalia and ride back through rural Missouri, river bluffs and welcoming trail towns.
Crushed-limestone rail trail
About 199 miles overall
Double occupancy · One bed
RIDE AT YOUR PACE
The best days leave room to explore.
Your ride begins at Bike Stop Café. Enjoy breakfast before your shuttle to Sedalia, where you start the five-day return to St. Charles.
Pedal through open countryside and historic river towns. Pause for lunch, discover a local shop or stop to take in a Missouri River view. We arrange the overnight stays and move your luggage each day, leaving you free to enjoy the ride.
Your detailed itinerary and daily text updates help you plan each stage. Bring your own bike or request a rental for an additional charge.
Plan your ride →DAILY RIDING DISTANCES
A little perspective on the miles.
The sample route via Augusta covers approximately 188 miles on the trail itself. Town, bridge and lodging connections bring the total ride closer to the advertised 199 miles; your actual distance depends on the final accommodations.
| Day | Ride | Approx. trail miles |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sedalia → BoonvilleFrom Sedalia Katy Depot to Boonville trailhead; lodging access is additional. | 35.3 |
| 2 | Boonville → Jefferson CityTo North Jefferson trailhead; add the Jefferson City connection. | 48.6 |
| 3 | Jefferson City → HermannNorth Jefferson to McKittrick; add the town connections. | 42.4 |
| 4 | Hermann → AugustaSample overnight in Augusta; add the Hermann and lodging connections. | 34.5 |
| 5 | Augusta → St. CharlesFinal riding day; add lodging and town connections. | 26.8 |
Distances are approximate Katy Trail miles based on Missouri State Parks mileposts. A Marthasville overnight changes the Day 4 and Day 5 split. Your final itinerary confirms the route and daily totals. View the trail map ↗
WHAT’S INCLUDED
We’ll take care of the details.
Four nights of lodging
Nightly accommodations along your route, confirmed with your itinerary.
Shuttle to Sedalia
Your shuttle from Bike Stop Café to the starting trail town.
Daily luggage transfers
We move your luggage between overnight stops. Pickup and delivery details are confirmed in your itinerary.
Detailed itinerary
Daily routes, points of interest and local recommendations.
Daily text updates
Helpful information for each stage of the ride.
Katy Trail souvenir
Choose a Katy Trail jersey or T-shirt.
OPTIONAL · PRICED SEPARATELY
Make it your trip.
- Bike rentals, including sport gravel (drop bar) and e-bikes
- A St. Charles stay before departure
- A St. Charles stay after the tour
GOOD TO KNOW
Simple, thoughtful planning.
Bike rentals are extra. Pricing does not include meals, but we can make reservations upon request.
Final availability, lodging, pricing and optional arrangements are confirmed with your proposal.
CHOOSE YOUR ROOM ARRANGEMENT
Your five-day ride starts here.
Prices are per person for five riding days and four nights. Shuttle to Sedalia and daily luggage transfers are included.
SHARE A ROOM · ONE BED
$1,000Double occupancy
Per person · Two guests sharing one room with one bed.
Let’s Get Booking →SHARE A ROOM · TWO BEDS
$1,250Double occupancy
Per person · Two guests sharing one room with two beds.
Let’s Get Booking →A ROOM TO YOURSELF
$1,450Single occupancy
Per person · One guest in their own room.
Let’s Get Booking →The booking form opens next. Select the Katy Trail 5 Day, 4 Night Tour and share your preferred dates, guest count, room arrangement and bike needs. An inquiry does not reserve the trip.
BEFORE YOU SET OFF
A few helpful answers.
Is the ride guided?
The tour is self-guided. Ride at your own pace using the detailed itinerary and daily text updates.
What is the trail surface?
The Katy Trail is a crushed-limestone rail trail. Town and lodging connections may include other surfaces and crossings.
Do I need to carry my luggage?
Daily luggage transfers are included. Carry water, snacks and the items you need while riding.
Can I stay an extra night in St. Charles?
Yes. Ask us about lodging before departure or after your return. Extra nights are priced separately.
YOUR NEXT TRAIL STORY
Ready to ride?
Tell us your dates and the room arrangement that works for you. We’ll help you plan the rest.
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