Kansas City to Hermann (Katy Trail Corridor)
Lower Missouri · Reach 1 of 2 · RM 375–100

Kansas City to Hermann (Katy Trail Corridor)

Approximately 155 miles of channelized Missouri River from Kansas City to Hermann, MO, paralleling the famous Katy Trail. 3–6 mph typical current.

The river today
–
 
7-day trend · prime window runs 30,000–70,000 CFS
Quick float → Estimate Full planner with wind, camps & day-by-day →
Mile by mile

Kaw Point (Kansas City) → Hermann, MO.

Open this reach on the map →
MileUSACE RMSiteTypeNotes
4.5371Kaw PointHISTORY
4.5371Kaw Point Boat RampACCESSKS
14.0361Benito's IslandBRACKENRIDGE
15.6360St. Vincent's IslandBRACKENRIDGE
35.1340Fort Osage Boat RampACCESSMO
36.0339Fort OsageBRACKENRIDGE
56.0319Lexington, MissouriTOWN
56.4319Lexington Riverfront ParkACCESSMO
64.8310Wizard's Island (L'isle du Sorcier)BRACKENRIDGE
79.9295Waverly Boat RampACCESSMO
95.8279Former Little Osages VillageBRACKENRIDGE
97.0278HermannRAMP
99.3276Grand RiverBRACKENRIDGE
110.1265Miami Riverfront ParkACCESSMO
118.7256Northern Raccoon Documentation - Chariton RiverLEWIS
144.0231Jefferson CityRAMP
146.4229Glasgow / Stump IslandACCESSMO
164.8210Arrow Rock State Historic SiteHISTORY
167.8207Two Chareton RiversBRACKENRIDGE
177.5198Franklin Island Conservation Area RampACCESSMO
180.1195Mine RiverBRACKENRIDGE
185.0190RocheportRAMP
197.0178BoonvilleRAMP
226.0149Glasgow / Arrow RockRAMP
315.060LexingtonRAMP
367.08Kaw Point (Kansas City)RAMP
Know before you go

Permits & the float window.

Best season is May - October, peaking June - September. Plan 5-7 days for the full 155 miles at 22-31 miles a day.

  • Commercial barge traffic - stay out of navigation channel
  • Wing dams and rock dikes (submerged or partially visible)
  • Strong currents especially at high water
  • Channelized river with limited eddies for rest
  • Bridge piers create turbulence
360° scene 360° · RM 310 360° scene 360° · RM 230
Scenes from this stretch and its neighbors. Coverage map →
← Chapter: Lower Missouri Reach 1 of 2 · Lower Next reach →
In 360°

Float this reach in 360°.

Terrain360 has captured roughly two-thirds of the mainstem in full 360° imagery. Tap any card to float that stretch in the viewer.

360° scene on LaBenite Park to Miami 360° LaBenite Park to Miami 89.1 miles · 5,728 scenes · RM 310 360° scene on Miami to Big Muddy 360° Miami to Big Muddy 71.2 miles · 4,861 scenes · RM 230 360° scene on Big Muddy to Chamois MO 360° Big Muddy to Chamois MO 70.9 miles · 3,663 scenes · RM 157 360° scene on Platte Park to LaBenite Park 360° Platte Park to LaBenite Park 30.6 miles · 2,025 scenes · RM 371 360° scene on Gasconade River Park Access 360° Gasconade River Park Access 0 miles · 6 scenes · RM 106