Residents and visitors alike who are cycling enthusiasts will love the abundant bike trails that criss-cross the metro area.  The nationally known KATY Trail (itself a Missouri State Park) begins in St. Charles and stretches over 200 miles across the state.  Much of the journey along this "rails to trails" conversion project parallels the Missouri River and takes riders over bridges, through tunnels and next to towering bluffs.  Quaint towns along the way offer Bed & Breakfasts for overnight stays and wineries/restaurants for refreshments.  Bikes can be rented at Momentum Cycles in St. Charles.

Those wishing to stay a bit closer to home can try out the trails in several metro parks.  Forest Park is the city's beloved urban oasis.  A $94 million renovation has refurbished the park to its former glory.  A 5.6 mi dual path system loops around the perimeter.  Joggers and walkers share a soft path while bicyclists and rollerbladers share a paved one.  Park attractions are easily accessible from the trail.  An extensive street system provides additional cycling opportunities.  Try a narrated tour with City Cycling Tours.

Creve Coeur Park in Maryland Heights offers another 10 mi. of paved trails around the largest natural lake in Missouri.   It's connected to the KATY Trail in St. Charles via a path alongside Page Avenue.  A totally separate bridge bike lane takes bicyclists safely across the Missouri River. 

The St. Louis Riverfront Trail is an 11 mi. paved path stretching between the Chain of Rocks Bridge (a remnant of the famed Route 66) near the northern city limits and the historic Eads Bridge downtown.  Sights along the ways include wildflowers, the mighty Mississippi River, barge terminals, junkyards, industrial facilities, flood wall murals and views of the city skyline.  Bike rentals are available on the riverfront through Bike and Roll.

There are numerous mountain biking trails as well as bike lanes on several arterial roads throughout the area.  For information on additional trails, check out Bike St. Louis or the interactive map on the Trailnet website.