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Safety on the Katy Trail
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ma from Tulsa on 11/3/2006 9:21:14 AM:
Next week, I will be riding the full length of the Katy Trail by myself. I am just wondering as to the safety of a woman riding the trail by herself. Have there been any incidence of problems as a result of this, over the years? Of course, the ride will be during daytime hours and I will have a cell phone. Thanks for any comments.
 
Ray (webmaster) on 11/3/2006 9:54:48 AM:
Here's a similar thread from last year about safety on the Katy Trail. Consensus seems to be that it's very safe, and there are many solo riders out there of both genders.



Since you'll have a cell phone, you may want to bring this list of emergency phone numbers (Sheriff's offices serving the Katy Trail), for added reassurance. Just be aware that cell phone service is not available on some parts of the trail.

 
Jason from Huntsville, AL on 11/3/2006 10:17:13 AM:
We rode 290 miles on the trail last month and, for the most part, felt very safe. There are a lot of areas that are very desolate, but it wasn't too bad. As with anything nowadays, anything can happen. I think that during the daytime, the odds of something happening are very low. We were a little concerned some nights that we camped. I think you will be fine though. Just pay attention and definitely carry your cell phone. Have fun!
 
janet from lawrence kansas on 1/7/2007 10:25:58 AM:
The third week in October, I rode by myself from Sedalia to Hermann, taking four days, and hardly saw another soul the whole way. I missed lunch one day because several of the places mentioned in the Katy Trail book were no longer open, and there were few "signs of life" in many of the very small communities. I was more aware of the isolation of the ride than worried about being bothered by anyone.
I had my cellphone and wore a spray on my wrist.
 
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