"Over half the trail's length follows Lewis and Clark's path up the Missouri River, where you can ride beneath towering river bluffs while eagles circle overhead," according to BikeKatyTrail.com.

Due to the popularity of the Katy Trail, there are several campgrounds along the way for overnight bikepacking or bike touring trips. It is also often incorporated into cross-country bike tours due to its roughly east-west alignment. Finally, for more epic route combinations, consider adding in other trails that the Katy Trail intersects with, such as the Rock Island Trail.