Weldon Spring Trailhead - Weldon Spring, MO
On the Katy Trail

Parking, Restroom (Two primitive restrooms, with wooden bench that could be used as diaper table.)

Mile 56

Weldon Spring, MO

Unisex - Yes, Unisex
Running water - No, No running water

Directions: Take highway 70 or highway 40 to highway 94 in St Charles. Head south on 94. Trailhead access road is 5.4 miles south of highway 40.

Trailhead is not well marked from hwy 94. You'll see a brown sign stating "Access 0.1 Weldon Spring", and then a Mo Conservation Dept sign at the road to the trailhead. None of the signs say anything about Katy Trail. There are several other access points along this section of hwy 94, for various wilderness areas, but only the one after the brown "A

The trail appears as a red line

Weldon Spring Trailhead appears as a red pin

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Short 10 mile walk

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Ani, Clayton, MO	4/4/2012 10:49:36 AM
Hello - I am planning to walk (no more than 10 miles) this weekend along the Katy Trail with my dog. I am coming in from Clayton and am looking for a stretch that is shaded with trees (scenic if possible) and minimal inhabitation by people. Any sug...
5 replies - latest: "Thanks much everyone. Very helpful..." by Ani, Apr 6 2012 9:43PM
Tags: Weldon Spring, Bluffton, Portland, Weldon Spring Trailhead, MO Research Park, Restaurants, Route Suggestions, Animals and Plants, Hiking

Advice on camping

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Lisa Shafter, St. Charles	8/20/2011 8:18:55 PM
Hello Katy Trail enthusiasts! After living by this trail for 20 years, I think I want to take a few days to hike a stretch of it. My only problem is that I really can't afford anything more expensive than camping— and there's that 25ish-m...
6 replies - latest: "She is not wanting to camp in St. C..." by Jim, St Thomas, Aug 23 2011 9:46AM
Tags: Augusta, St Charles, Weldon Spring, Augusta Winery, Weldon Spring Trailhead, Klondike Park, Camping, Parking, Water, Animals and Plants, Hiking, Events

Weldon Spring

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merkin4, St. Peters MO	5/17/2011 1:13:22 PM
Highway 94 is undergoing construction between 64/40 and Defiance MO. For the next two weeks (mid and late May 2011) the road is closed, cutting off all drive-in access to the Weldon Spring trailhead. Alternatives in the area include acces...
1 reply - "Highway 94 is again open, and auto ..." by merkin4, St. Peters MO, May 31 2011 2:53PM
Tags: Defiance, Weldon Spring, Weldon Spring Trailhead, Parking, Animals and Plants

Current trail conditions

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Kris, St Louis	1/24/2011 2:15:29 PM
Looking for any reports on current trail conditions. A small group of us Are riding from hermann to st Louis on 1/30 I know it is going to warm a bit towards fri but not sure this will be enough to clear the trails. Apprecia...
4 replies - latest: "That quick sandy grit can be pretty abrasive on chains, gears, w" by Trek, Jan 27 2011 10:34AM
Tags: Weldon Spring, Hermann, Weldon Spring Trailhead, Trail Conditions, St Louis

Weldon Spring Trailhead (Weldon Spring)

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Kim, Jefferson City	3/1/2006 10:06:43 PM
I think I would like to exit on the Weldon Spring trailhead; however, your map shows NO cross street with 94, so exactly where is this trailhead? Could someone please tell me...
7 replies - latest: "This is the turnoff:..." by Jeff Grigg Manchester, MO, Oct 5 2008 9:03PM
Tags: Weldon Spring, Weldon Spring Trailhead, Parking, Water, Animals and Plants, Hiking

Katy Trail

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Doug, Bluffton	9/17/2008 10:41:19 AM
Wed. 9/17/08 10:30 AM at mile 111 on the trail the water dropped over 1 foot during the night and is currently dropping at the rate of 1 inch an hour. Water has not gone over the trail here but was over at 114 on tuesday at 2:00 PM. Will check and u...
5 replies - latest: "Tom, and all concerned; the Katy no longet has water on it at mm" by Doug, Bluffton, Sep 18 2008 5:37PM
Tags: Jefferson City, St Charles, Weldon Spring, Portland, Mokane, Hartsburg, Rocheport, Hermann, Weldon Spring Trailhead, Covered Bridge, Water, Weather, Running, Events

Crime at Weldon Spring trailhead

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DougK, Troy	8/18/2008 12:04:08 PM
I've been to Weldon Spring 3 times in the last 2 weeks and have seen cars with windows broken out. Everyone stay alert and watch your valuables.
8 replies - latest: "Guns, that's the answer. There's nothing more dangerous than a h" by DougK, Troy, Aug 24 2008 8:17PM
Tags: Weldon Spring, Weldon Spring Trailhead, Parking, Weather

Safe passage from Ofallon to Katy Trail?

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Jason, Ofallon, MO	5/22/2008 7:49:52 PM
I live near Hwy K & N, and was curious if there was a preferred route from Ofallon to Katy Trail by bicycle. My main concern is the route south of Hwy 94. Pittman and Kisker are my closest roads, but probably not the safest. I would love to be able...
4 replies - latest: "I live in O'Fallon at Bryon Rd & I70...to get to the Katy Trail " by Roxann, O'Fallon MO, Jun 22 2008 1:15AM
Tags: St Charles, Defiance, Weldon Spring, Weldon Spring Trailhead, Page Bridge parking lot, Klondike Park, Parking, Other Trails

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Weldon Spring Trailhead - Weldon Spring, MO On the Katy Trail

Weldon Spring Trailhead - Weldon Spring, MO
On the Katy Trail