Central Missouri / Missouri River Corridor

The Katy Trail crosses the county along the Missouri River

The Katy Trail, a rail-trail state park, runs along the Missouri River corridor near the county and is a major draw for cycling, walking, and access to river towns.

The Katy Trail, built on the former MKT (Missouri-Kansas-Texas) railroad bed, runs across central Missouri along the Missouri River and is managed as a state park. For Gasconade County and nearby river towns it is a significant outdoor amenity — a long, flat, off-road route for cycling and walking that ties the river towns together. For residents and visitors the practical value is access to the trail and the towns along it. Because the trail and its trailheads are managed by Missouri State Parks, that is the authoritative source for the route, access points, and any closures. Confirm exactly which segment and trailheads serve Gasconade County, and check current conditions, rather than assuming the trail runs through any particular town.

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