Thomas B Lee from Naperville on 5/5/2021 10:11:51 PM:
I just finished from West to East ride from Sedalia to St.Charles on May 2, 2021. In my opinion your 3 liter camelback should be sufficient. All water fountains (some are inside the restroom) are functional at the old train stations. As a matter of fact, water and flush toilets are very good and clean. I see people camping at the old stations instead of camp grounds where flush toilet may not be available.
I hope you are riding with other person because most B&Bs are not cheap. Splitting between two will help.
My impression is food and lodging are not enough, but I survived. As you go further West, there are less places for eating or sleeping.
It's a very good trail. Enjoy it. Thanks to Ted and Patricia Edwards who funded the project.