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Burr Oak Big Tree – Torbett Spring loop from Rocheport

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Burr Oak Big Tree – Torbett Spring loop from Rocheport

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Burr Oak Big Tree – Torbett Spring loop from Rocheport

01:41

32.6km

70m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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1.37 km

Storage bunker

Highlight • Monument

Just west of Rocheport, the Katy Trail passes a fascinating relic of railroad history: a stone-faced bunker built into the limestone bluffs. Constructed in the early 1900s, this structure served as a secure storage site for explosives used during the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad's operations. Though now on private property, trail users can glimpse its sturdy facade from the path. This hidden feature offers a tangible connection to the region's industrial past, nestled within the scenic beauty of the Missouri River bluffs.

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4.89 km

The Manitou Bluffs

Highlight • Natural Monument

Just a few miles east of Rocheport, Missouri, on the Katy Trail, you will find soaring white cliffs consisting of limestone formed at the bottom of a shallow sea about 460 million years ago. Their white color is due to their high quartz content. The cliffs were formed by the erosive power of the Missouri River.

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8.72 km

Lewis & Clark Expedition Campsite June 6, 1804

Highlight • Historical Site

The Lewis and Clark expedition camped near this site on June 6, 1804

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16.5 km

Hindman Junction at the intersect of the Katy and MKT trails

Highlight • Trail

From Hindman Junction you can cycle 94.6 miles to the western terminus of the Katy Trail in Clinton, Missouri, and 143.1 miles to the eastern terminus of the Katy Trail in Machens, Missouri. From here you can also cycle 8.9 miles to the northern terminus of the MKT trail in downtown Columbia.

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19.9 km

Big Burr Oak Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Big Burr Oak is estimated to be over 350 years old! It’s one of the oldest and largest bur oaks in the country, standing about 90 feet tall with a massive spread.

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20.2 km

Burr Oak Big Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

Just off the Katy Trail near McBaine stands the McBaine Bur Oak, affectionately known as the Burr Oak Big Tree. Estimated to be between 350 and 400 years old, this majestic tree boasts a trunk circumference of 287 inches, a height of approximately 90 feet, and a canopy spread of 130 feet. As the largest bur oak in Missouri, it shares the title of national champion with a counterpart in Kentucky. Situated about half a mile from the Missouri River, it's believed that the Lewis and Clark Expedition passed within sight of this enduring natural landmark. Accessible via a short detour from the trail, the tree offers a serene spot to pause and reflect amidst the beauty of the Missouri River floodplain.

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26.1 km

Torbett Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

On the morning of June 7, 1804, the Lewis and Clarke expedition visited this spring, noting that it flowed directly out of the base of a limestone cliff.

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32.5 km

Rocheport Trailhead – Katy Trail State Park

Highlight • Trail

On the practical side, the Rocheport Trailhead for the Katy trail provides an excellent access point. There is plenty of parking, benches, and restrooms. There is a restaurant right next to the trailhead as well.

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32.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.4 km

7.91 km

276 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.4 km

7.87 km

242 m

Elevation

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Storage bunker

The Manitou Bluffs

Lewis & Clark Expedition Campsite June 6, 1804

Hindman Junction at the intersect of the Katy and MKT trails

Big Burr Oak Tree

Burr Oak Big Tree

Torbett Spring

Rocheport Trailhead – Katy Trail State Park

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