Hike and bike through history on Mo.’s Katy Trail

Gary Garth takes us on a ride through Katy Trail State Park near St. Charles, MO in a special article for USA TODAY.

The Katy Trail State Park is 237.7 miles long and 100 feet wide with a crushed limestone biking and hiking path down the middle. It is likely the skinniest state park in the nation.

Nothing fancy. But like much of the history-soaked Missouri farmland, cities, towns, and hamlets through which the trail runs the Katy is clean, neat and well-kept. Residents are friendly. Businesses are accommodating. Visitors are welcome. America with an open-door policy.

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