Little Winery Ride #14
3 nights, 2 days of riding inn-to-inn (112 mi)
Average day: 77 mi
Best Start Day:
April-Sept: Wednesday-Saturday
October: Friday-Tuesday
Sorry – no start dates July 12 – August 4, 2008
Start with the high bluffs at Rocheport, take in a tour at the state capitol in Jefferson City and end in the winery town of Hermann. Overnight stays in Rocheport, Jefferson City and Hermann. Shuttle back to Rocheport and your car on last morning.
Rocheport to Hermann
Average cycling 32 to 38 miles/day - total distance 77 miles - 3 nights/2 cycling days
Day 1
Travel Day : Arrive by car in Rocheport
Start your Katy Trail experience in the middle of the trail. Park your car in Rocheport while you cycle. Spend a night at a lovely Rocheport B&B. Explore the local winery or antique shops. Jump on the Katy and ride west for a while. Go through the trail's only tunnel.
Lodging: B&B at Rocheport
Day 2
Cycling Day: 35 miles - Rocheport to N. Jefferson (35 miles)
Leaving Rocheport you cycle beneath towering limestone bluffs among the highest on the trail. The Missouri River can be seen frequently during the day. Your destination is N. Jefferson trailhead (MM 143.2) across the river from Jefferson City. The bridge to Jefferson City is very busy (3 lanes in each direction). A shuttle van will meet you for the short ride to your evening lodging.
If you arrive in time we suggest you take a tour of our beautiful state Capitol. Of particular interest are the murals by Thomas Hart Benton in the House Lounge.
Lodging: B&B or small inn at Jefferson City
Day 3
Cycling Day: 42 (or 30) miles - N. Jefferson to McKittrick
Ride east to McKittrick (across the river from your evening lodging at Hermann). We can shorten today's distance to 30 miles by extending the morning shuttle twelve miles down the trail to start your day's ride at the Tebbetts trailhead at MM 131.2 . There is a small additional fee for this transfer.
At McKittrick (MM 100.8) cross the Missouri River bridge on its protected bike path into Hermann for your evening lodging. The winery town of Hermann has much to offer including antique shops and several wine tasting rooms and restaurants.
Lodging: B&B at Hermann
Day 4
Early morning shuttle will return you to your car at Rocheport.