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Historic Bridge – Defiance loop from Weldon Spring Heights

Historic Bridge – Defiance loop from Weldon Spring Heights

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Historic Bridge – Defiance loop from Weldon Spring Heights

02:48

45.5km

240m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: April 7, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Weldon Spring Conservation Area

Katy Trail State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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814 m

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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8.90 km

August A Busch Lake Number 23

Lake

17.7 km

Hampton Lake

Highlight • Lake

Hampton Lake in August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area beckons mountain biking enthusiasts. Experience the thrill of a beautiful and easy ride along the smooth asphalt path encircling the lake.

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21.4 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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22.0 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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25.7 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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28.6 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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31.2 km

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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40.0 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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45.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.9 km

11.7 km

11.4 km

8.29 km

156 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.6 km

10.2 km

7.95 km

2.65 km

1.13 km

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Friday 8 May

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Hampton Lake

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Hamburg Trail

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Historic Bridge

Defiance

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