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Riding from KC to STL this summer- late July / early August
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Steve from Carbondale Illinois on 5/27/2023 9:41:27 PM:
Hey everyone. Looking to ride from KC to STL this summer, starting in late July. Yes, I know it will be hot. Looking for any advice or tips, things to be aware of. I plan to camp most of the time. Anyone do wild camping along the trail? I am traveling alone and camp light. I have a tent and hammock, and leave no trace. Let me know if anyone else is interested in some or all of this. It would be nice to ride with someone else for portions of it.
 
Mapmedic from KCMO on 5/28/2023 3:06:10 AM:
I did a similar ride in September 2021 although I did not camp. I appreciated the leave no trace part and suggest you spend a few minutes googling how to protect tree trunks from hammock damage as it can permanently harm a tree. I will include a link to one way Philmont uses for tree protection from bear bag ropes. They have massive experience with this LNT principle. Also including a link to the route I took which included crossing the Mississippi by ferry. If you’re on Facebook the group Fans of the Katy Trail is the largest of the Katy groups and full of helpful and timely info. It’s a private group so you’ll have to request to join. This site is great, but response is slow and a fraction of what the other source can provide.

https://strava.app.link/p3xcy9QcaAb

https://philmont.fandom.com/wiki/Bear_Bags
 
Anonymous on 5/28/2023 3:22:08 PM:
Wild camping along the trail is against the law.

Camping is allowed in private campgrounds as well as some city parks as allowed.
 
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