Katy Trail RR Bridge Over Auxvasse Creek DSC09234
by Greg Kluempers
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Katy Trail RR Bridge Over Auxvasse Creek DSC09234
Artist
Greg Kluempers
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Photograph - Photography
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Route 94 serves eastern and central Missouri. It was one of the original 1922 highways and the entire route closely parallels the Missouri River. The eastern terminus is at U.S. Route 67 in West Alton; its western terminus is at the intersection of U.S. Route 54 and U.S. Route 63 in Jefferson City.
Route 94 follows the Missouri River and the Katy Trail on large sections of its route. A good portion of the road and its towns are in the Missouri River flood plain and therefore is prone to flooding. It is considered one of the most scenic routes in Missouri especially in the fall when colors are at their peak. Along the route there are a number of wineries selling some great Missouri wine.
The Katy Trail State Park is a state park in the U.S. state of Missouri that contains the Katy Trail, a recreational rail trail that runs 240 miles (390 km) in the right-of-way of the former MissouriKansasTexas Railroad.[1] Running largely along the northern bank of the Missouri River, it is the country's longest Rails-to-Trails trail.[2] The trail is open for use by hikers, joggers, and cyclists year-round, from sunrise to sunset. Its hard, flat surface is of "limestone pug" (crushed limestone).
The nickname "Katy" comes from the phonetic pronunciation of 'KT' in the railroad's abbreviated name, MKT. Sections of the Katy are also part of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail and the American Discovery Trail.
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December 4th, 2014
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