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Ned from manhattan on 8/24/2020 6:01:58 PM:
A group of 8 of us want to take a first time ride of two days about 50 miles round trip. We're thinking of Rocheport to Sedalia, spending the night in Sedalia at the Hotel Bothwell. What, please, is the Trail like there? Any thoughts or advice will be appreciated. Thank you. Ned
 
Jim from St. Thomas on 8/24/2020 7:24:13 PM:
A couple of thoughts. First while the Katy is, for the most part, fairly flat there are a few long grades and they are all on the section between Rocheport and Sedalia. They are not killer hills by any means but if you’re not used to gearing up they can be less than enjoyable. Second, I personally don’t find that section of the trail all that interesting since it’s mostly farmland but a lot of people would disagree. I think the section between Rocheport and Hartsburg or Jefferson City has a lot more variety.
 
Anonymous on 8/24/2020 7:47:49 PM:
As always, good advice. There is also a detour west of Rocheport that you’ll have to maneuver around. It is not a bad ride, but Rocheport East does have more points of interest/variety.
 
Ned from manhattan on 8/25/2020 6:55:52 AM:
Thanks to you both. We'll likely take your advice and go east from Rocheport. Ned
 
Hotel Bothwell from Sedalia, MO on 8/30/2020 1:08:54 PM:
If you need any assistance in booking a room let us know. Don't forget to mention you are riding the trail so you can take advantage of our Katy Trail discount of 20%. We also have a bike repair kit and bike washing station available for use as well. We do have guest laundry, a lounge and a restaurant as well.
We hope you enjoy your trip!
Laura Erganian, GM
 
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