Enhance your ride on Missouri's 240-mile cross-state rail trail with our video guides, divided into four segments that can be ridden in a relaxed 2-3 day period and shuttled by Amtrak.

Map of Katy Trail and Amtrak route

Trailside geology & nature

Interesting rocks, plants, and other natural highlights to look for.

Katy Trail Nature video; series introduction
Katy Trail Nature video; Jefferson City to Augusta
Katy Trail Nature video; Sedalia to Jefferson City
Katy Trail Nature video; Sedalia to Clinton
Katy Trail Nature video; Augusta to Machens

Using Amtrak as a shuttle

Taking bikes on the train, connecting rail and trail in loops, and other tips.

Katy Trail bike/train loop series introduction video
Katy Trail bike/train loop Jefferson City to Augusta video
Katy Trail bike/train loop Sedalia to Jefferson City video
Katy Trail bike/train loop Sedalia to Clinton video
Katy Trail bike/train loop Augusta to Machens video

Locations of special interest

Sites so neat they get their own video (or two!).

History & geography of the MKT Boonville bridge video
MKT Rocheport tunnel geology & geography part 1 video
MKT Rocheport tunnel geology & geography part 2 video

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