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JC on 7/13/2004 10:08:31 AM:
We are planning a trip from Sedalia to St. Charles. Any suggestions on how to get back to Sedalia with our bikes?

 
Ray (webmaster) on 7/13/2004 10:12:29 AM:
You basically have two options: you can use a shuttle service, or take the train (Amtrak).

There are a handful of shuttle services whose business is to simply transport riders and their bikes from point A to point B on the trail. They all serve any point on the trail, so any of them should be willing to take you & your bike from St Charles to Sedalia.

This link will give you a list of all shuttle services


Regarding taking the train, one problem is that you would have to get from trail's end in St Charles to the Amtrak station in Kirkwood, which is about 15-20 miles of street riding. If you're comfortable with street riding in areas where you may not be familiar, then it's no big deal. But some riders are not up for such a challenge, in which case shuttles are the only option.



This entry on our FAQ page discusses using Amtrak to get to some point on the trail



And here's a page discussing how to get to the Katy Trail from the Kirkwood Amtrak station



Well, there's always a third option too: make it a round trip and ride back to Sedalia! Most riders are pretty well worn out by the time they have covered the 190 miles from Sedalia to St Charles, but it's always an option if you have the time and energy. Everything really does look different coming from the other direction. Here's a ride report from a couple who did the Clinton-to-St Charles-to-Clinton round trip.


 
Jim Winkelmann from St. Louis on 7/19/2004 3:05:57 PM:
take the train back to Sedalia

 
Rhona+Lococo from St Charles mo on 3/10/2011 2:47:04 PM:
call 636-946-0619 ask for Rhona we provide shuttle service

 
Anonymous on 3/11/2011 7:57:41 AM:
We walked back and made it safely just about 5 1/2 years ago. Thanks anyway Rhona.

 
Jules from Lake Saint Louis, MO on 3/11/2011 2:51:48 PM:
Call the nice folks at Katy Bike Rental, http://www.nibordot.addr.com/
They can take you back to Sedalia.