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claire from marine city michigan on 2/13/2008 10:41:22 AM:

I am a middle age woman planning to ride the trail, or some of it, alone. I have never ridden the Katy trail before and was wondering if anyone had any tips on a 3-4 day itinerary. I want to incorporate a visit to a friend who lives near Jeff city. What time of year is the best? Places to stay? I'm thinking its safe for me to do- any comments? Thanks!

Trek on 2/13/2008 11:40:27 AM:

Using the Milage Chart above might work well for you to see distances to Jeff City from both directions. That may help you with starting points, etc, beings you know how far you are comfortable riding per day. Spring and fall are usually "best" times to ride although....its all good. I would consider perhaps Hermann to Jeff and back, or Rocheport (Sedalia/Boonville) to Jeff and back. I've ridden solo round trip from Sedalia to Jeff and back and would consider it safe. I'm a middle age male and it was Thursday thru Sunday trip with few people on the trail other than around Rocheport and Boonville.

Parris Johnson from Boonville, Mo on 2/13/2008 3:00:36 PM:

I am the Manager of The Historic Hotel Frederick in Boonville, Mo. I have had quite a few single ladies that have ridden the trail alone as guests in the hotel. It seems that a good ride is from Sedalia to Boonville, Boonville to Rocheport, Rocheport to Hartsburg and then to Jeff City. There are great B & B's in Rocheport and Hartsburg and hotels in Sedalia and Boonville that accomodate singles with bike storage along the way.
May is a great time with spring blooming all along the trail.
Good Luck in Your Planning.

Anonymous on 2/17/2008 8:33:28 AM:

Hi, I am a "glup" hate to say it middle age women also.
I have never ridden alone, but have ridden with my 2 now teenage daughters when they where younger.
We usually rode from Columbia....McBain actually to Jeff City.
We then stayed the night in Jeff City and rode back the next day.
It was a fairly easy ride.
I think we could do longer ones now if I could ever get them together.
I do want to do a longer ride this summer and am working hard on getting in better shape.
Mom to 3

DougK on 2/28/2008 7:18:53 AM:

I hiked the trail last summer. I never felt nervous about being alone on the trail because someone is usually riding the trail. I had 2 days where I didn't see a soul for 6 hours but it should be considerably less if you're biking.

MAH from Blue Springs, MO on 2/28/2008 6:36:19 PM:

I rode the entire trail alone (woman 50 y/o in 2003), with my sister in 2004, with hubby in 2006 and with the DNR ride in 2007. I have also done numerus 2 day trips alone and too many day rides to count. I have NEVER felt 'threatened' by anyone on any of my rides. I will say occasionally (very seldom actually) some of the locals may seem unfriendly...but there's a difference between unfriendly and threatening. My only 'scares" have been by dogs. Once between Clinton and Windsor one came running out of the woods growling and chasing me (but never caught me), and last summer on a 2 day ride a dog ran out and cut in front of me causing me to hit it and crash.
I do carry Haltz (or however you spell it) in my front pack now. Hopefully won't have to use it.
Ride and enjoy. My only suggestion is to be aware of your surroundings, have a cell phone just in case and always know where your next stop will be.

Dolores from Pilot Grove on 4/13/2008 9:56:54 PM:

Hi Claire, I may be responding too late to your question, but I wanted you to know there is a safe B&B in Pilot Grove just 1 1/2 blocks from the Katy trail owned by a middle-aged woman. It is safe and I enjoy visiting with our guests. Give me a call at 660-834-4333 or 660-537-1786 if it is not too late to be of help to you.

Penny Garibaldi from Boonville, Mo on 4/21/2008 7:58:33 AM:

I am the owner/operator of the Garden Gate Bed and Breakfast in Boonville, MO. I have had female guests that have ridden the trail alone. They stated that they never felt unsafe on their journey, whether it be on a short ride or the entire trail. We have lovely bed and breakfasts in Boonville as well as a variety of hotel/motel accommodations. Enjoy your trip!

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