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Katy Trail - Windsor Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 104 Google reviews · Running trail in Windsor, Missouri · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Katy Trail - Windsor Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

ShadedScenicRestroomsTrailhead parking

Tranquil point on the Katy Trail featuring restrooms and picnic tables, plus biking and horseback-riding activities.

What runners say about Katy Trail - Windsor Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (104 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Beautiful resting spot right next to a hardware store, bank, and Casey's.”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“It has information boards and maps, a bench, some shade, and a bathroom.”

I used this trail head to get on the Rock Island Trail. It had rained that overnight the night before and the trail was very soft and hard to ride on. I didn’t make it past Leeton but plan to return to the trail at some point.

★★★★☆ — Shawn , Apr 2021

Rode from Calhoun to Windsor and back today, horseback. Trail in great condition. Met lots of friendly cyclists too.

★★★★★ — Kathy , Oct 2020

A good place to park and enjoy the Katy trail. A restroom, seems like a safe place to park. The section of trail going south from this trailhead is much more enjoyable. More things to see, much more shade and trees. The section heading north from Windsor is mostly open, few trees, lots of open agricultural fields.

★★★★☆ — M , Jul 2019

Peaceful point along the beautiful Katy Trail. Open restrooms, picnic tables, plenty of informational signage and brochures. An historic train caboose is situated on the property along with its interesting story. The surrounding community provides amenities to travelers.

★★★★★ — Julene , Oct 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 104 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🚻 Restrooms 6 mentions

“One of the Katy trailheads with two bathrooms, water, and plenty of space to park or take a break.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“Beautiful resting spot right next to a hardware store, bank, and Casey's.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“It’s a nice trailhead that’s really no different from the others along the trail.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“It has information boards and maps, a bench, some shade, and a bathroom.”

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Plan your run at Katy Trail - Windsor Trailhead

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitemostateparks.com
  • Phone(573) 449-7402

Hours

Monday 6 AM–11 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–11 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–11 PM
Thursday 6 AM–11 PM
Friday 6 AM–11 PM
Saturday 6 AM–11 PM
Sunday 6 AM–11 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Katy Trail - Windsor Trailhead

405 W Florence St, Windsor, MO 65360

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Running trails near Windsor

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

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A creek meanders through this wooded park offering camping, hiking, riding, fishing & boating.

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Clover Dell Park

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ScenicDog-friendly

Park offering a playground, picnic tables, dog park, a lake, athletic fields, and archery lanes.

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Katy Trail - Sedalia Trailhead

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Park featuring a biking trail and a museum, along with a playground for kids.

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Marr Park

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ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Shaded family-friendly park featuring an easy disc golf course, walking trails, playgrounds and more.

18.4 miles away

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Nearby towns

Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.