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bikerLaura from Round Lake, IL on 7/3/2005 10:58:36 AM:
I am planning a trip for later this summer. I'm debating whether to start in Clinton or Sedalia. I rode the Katy before and started in Sedalia, which was convenient since the Amtrak stopped there. If I start in Clinton, any suggestions how to get from Amtrak to the trail? We would probably arrive about 7 PM on the train. Is it worth it to ride the extra part from Clinton to Sedalia?

 
Friend on 7/16/2005 11:37:27 PM:
Many want to start in Clinton because it is the beginning of the trail. You can get to Clinton from Sedalia by shuttle for a very reasonable rate. B&L shuttle is a shuttle service I have used. Their number is 660-221-4406

 
Dale Nimmo from Springfield mo on 7/21/2005 10:23:39 PM:
I too will be riding the WHOLE Katy trail from end to end and back again within the first week of august. This will complete my goal this year of 2000 miles on my new LeMonde road bike. Am very eager to begin and really don't have a care in the world about what happens. Except perhaps for laundromats!!

 
trinjboro from Jonesboro, AR on 7/22/2005 4:25:36 PM:
Unless you're simply wanting to say you rode the entire trail, I wouldn't waste the time and money to shuttle to Clinton. The portion of the trail from Clinton to Sedelia is boooooooring, and you stand a good chance of having to dodge horses and the resulting manure piles.

 
Sarah from Denver CO on 7/24/2005 10:17:24 PM:
2000 miles is a worthy goal--good for you! Have you considered commuting to work? I put 10,000 miles on my bike in less than 3 years commuting. It's fun to watch them add up.

 
Dale Nimmo from springfield mo on 7/24/2005 11:46:13 PM:
if gas prices don't drop I just might!!!



actually, I only live 1.5 miles from work, but sometimes have to use my car for business purposes.....



It would be good to try and use the bike instead tho for many reasons

peace to you....go carefully out there

 
J.B. from PITTSBURGH, PA on 8/8/2005 9:28:30 PM:
Take an earlier train out of St. Louis (arrive before noon) and head to Booneville or stay overnight at the Hotel Bothwell and depart east the following AM. A one-word answer to your question is, "No."

goodsrwe@netzero

 
Trek Biker from St. Joseph, MO on 8/9/2005 10:45:53 AM:
You may want to check with Amtrak......according to their website they do not stop in Booneville. Stops along the trail are in Sedalia, Jefferson City, and Herman.