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Jefferson City, Missouri near the Katy Trail
Population 39,636
Jefferson City, capitol of Missouri, is just across the Missouri River from the
North Jefferson trailhead.
Many Katy Trail riders take a side trip into Jefferson City to explore the many
tourist attractions,
or to take advantage of the wide selection of restaurants and
hotels.
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The Jefferson City Amtrak station is at 101 Jefferson St.
This Amtrak route also makes stops at other towns near the Katy Trail: Sedalia, Hermann, and Washington.
Bikes are allowed to be rolled-on to the trains, making Amtrak a popular option for Katy Trail travellers.
For more details, see the Katy Trail Amtrak Guide. |
Getting There
By trail:
From the North Jefferson trailhead, follow the Katy Spur trail toward the capitol and to highway 54.
This will lead you to the bridge - note that the bridge only has a bike lane on the northbound side
(i.e. you will be riding against traffic going into the city).
Also note that you will be riding right next to high speed (60 MPH) auto traffic.
Some Jefferson City hotels offer shuttles to carry their guests across the bridge.
By car:
From highway 70, take exit 148 (Kingdom City exit). Head south on highway 54.
This regional map includes Jefferson City, near the bottom.
Here's a link to
Jefferson City Missouri on MapQuest
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Subject: Jefferson City
Started: Jun 4 2009 6:50PM
by Jerry
, Freeport, Il
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We were having a lot of trouble with thorns poking holes in our tubes. Eight flats in two days.
We were sitting at the North Jefferson trailhead bemoaning our fate. Should we fix our tires
and ride over the bridge to jefferson City and try to find a bike shop or should we try and ...
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Subject: Briar Rose Inn Bed & Breakfast (Jefferson City)
Started: May 26 2009 12:59PM
by Craig & Donna
, Caratunk, Maine
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We pulled in to Jefferson City trail-tired and dirty to be greeted by Randy & Jeanette with brownies and iced tea. The "room" was a lovely suite (The Rustic Retreat)- it was way more than expected and extremely comfortable. Jeanette and Randy were awesome. We highly recommend you have them shuttle you in - the bridge is a tough haul. Randy can easily handle bikes, trailers, etc in his truck. The breakfast is wonderful and made to order. We highly recommend a stay here!!
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Subject: Cliff Manor Bed & Breakfast Inn (Jefferson City)
Started: Apr 30 2009 8:15AM
by Ann
, Kansas City
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I didn't have the good luck to stay here (next time I hope it will work out!), but want to rave about Thom's hospitality. I arrived at the No. Jeff trailhead after wet and muddy, and he graciously gave me a ride across the bridge to the front door of my hotel. He wouldn't accept anything for the transfer. He also gave me restaurant and tourist advice. This guy's the real deal!
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Subject: Jefferson City
Started: Oct 16 2008 9:25PM
by Joyce & Dena
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Thom - thanks for the quick pick up from the North Jefferson Trailhead. As we had been hiking in the rain, it was greatly appreciated. The Cliff Manor B&B is a delightful place to stay - right on the MO River. The rooms are spacious and the oatmeal pancakes and apple sausage were outstanding.
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