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Kaka Caliente from Bloomington, IN on 9/25/2018 10:14:53 AM:
My husband and I have been riding the trail from Sedalia back to St Louis for the last 10 years. We only have two days this year and I thought riding from Sedalia to Clinton and back would be nice since we've never biked that direction. Is it a worthy ride? Or do we just choose a favorite section East of Sedalia and ride that? (I love riding along the river).

We don't need a marching band to greet us in Clinton, but I do prefer forested areas to farmland which is how things start in Sedalia.

Thanks for your help!



 
Allen from Shawnee on 9/25/2018 11:54:36 AM:
I know I will probably get flamed for this but here goes anyway. Having ridden the whole trail many times this is my least favorite part of the trail. There is quit a bit of open area on this section, Windsor is a nice stop but not much else that interests me on this section. When I have limited time I usually look east of Booneville.

Have a nice trip,

Allen

 
Anonymous on 9/25/2018 1:47:42 PM:
I have not ridden that portion of the trail and have no plans to. I have ridden the rest of the trail numerous times.

If you want to say that you've ridden it, by all mean ride it.

Having driven that area and knowing there is little there other than farmland, there is no draw in that for me. I can see farmland around home everyday. I cannot see massive bluffs along the river. As always, I opt for Sedalia east.

 
PTM from St. Louis on 9/25/2018 2:29:55 PM:
I would agree with the others.
If you need to "check the box", do it that stretch and log it in the history books.
If you desire a more enjoyable stretch, keep huffing and puffing up the hill Sedalia to Booneville (or do our favorite stretch and head just east of Rocheport to Easley).
Clinton - Sedalia is pretty open and flat and not very interesting.
Don't shoot me either, I am a BIG fan of the KT but if you have limited time, i would not spend it on that stretch. Be safe.

 
Kaka Caliente from Bloomington,IN on 9/25/2018 7:36:44 PM:
Hi Allen, Anonymous and PTM!
Thanks for your advice. I had a feeling that was the case but needed confirmation. We'll drive to Jeff City, hop on the train and go to Sedalia then pedal back to Jeff City. I'll get to revisit some of my most favorite places on the trail.
Happy Trails,
Tyler

 
Hank on 9/29/2018 7:41:59 PM:
I agree the Clinton to Sedalia section is not as scenic as other sections, but I also find it quite pleasant and enjoyable. It has a different (some may say less desirable) character than the rest of the trail, but I find it quite nice in its own right. Windsor is a great town in the middle of it.

Having said this I do agree that Amtrak to Sedalia and then ride back to Jeff City cannot be beat.

 
Jody from Columba on 10/3/2018 4:42:04 PM:
There is always the Rock Island Trail that hooks up in Windsor. You could ride to Windsor and then do a portion of the Rock Island.