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Defiance – Historic Bridge loop from Defiance

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Defiance – Historic Bridge loop from Defiance

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Defiance – Historic Bridge loop from Defiance

03:15

46.1km

230m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 17, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Katy Trail State Park

Weldon Spring Conservation Area

Waypoints

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Parking

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311 m

Defiance

Highlight • Settlement

Defiance is a small town situated along Highway 94 and the Katy Trail. Serving as a gateway to the Missouri wine country, whether you're beginning, ending, or simply taking a …

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2.90 km

Historic Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Here you will reach a historic iron bridge that spans over Femme Osage Creek just before entering Defiance. This is a particularly significant part of the Katy Trail, adding to its historical charm.

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10.1 km

Weldon Spring Site

Highlight • Monument

The Weldon Spring Site has an interesting past. They used to dump building rubble containing uranium and radium, along with other radioactive materials inside the mound. Nowadays you can climb …

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14.0 km

Mononame 207 Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The Mononame 207 Reservoir is a 22-acre lake off the side of the Busch Greenway. It's popular for fishing and has a pretty cool looking backdrop of trees. There's a …

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19.3 km

Katy Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of the Katy Trail extends from Greens Bottom Road to Missouri Research Trail. Here, you'll discover a shady, compact gravel road with views of the Missouri River.

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22.9 km

View of the Missouri River from Katy Trail State Park

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This trail runs alongside the Missouri River, providing a relaxing ride with the soothing sounds of the water. The trail is well-maintained dirt with ample tree coverage, offering pleasant shade along the way.

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36.8 km

Hamburg Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Hamburg Trail connects the Katy Trail with the August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area. It's a vital 6-mile trail that connects to both the Mound and Lost Valley areas.

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40.5 km

Hamburg Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Hamburg Trail connects the Katy Trail with the August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area. It's a vital 6-mile trail that connects to both the Mound and Lost Valley areas.

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46.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.8 km

14.3 km

12.6 km

167 m

129 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.5 km

12.9 km

11.7 km

2.83 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Sunday 24 May

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Defiance – Historic Bridge loop from Defiance

Defiance

Historic Bridge

Weldon Spring Site

Mononame 207 Reservoir

Katy Trail

View of the Missouri River from Katy Trail State Park

Hamburg Trail

Hamburg Trail

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