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Travels With Nellie from Braintree Vermont on 3/30/2026 3:44:07 PM:
We don't have ebikes. We need advice on the most interesting parts of the trail - rural. Not invested in biking through cities.
 
Bill R. from Wentzville on 3/31/2026 6:49:02 AM:
Here is a very comprehensive book about the trail. Well worth the cost.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1835639275/the-complete-katy-trail-guidebook-hiking?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_ps-b-books_movies_and_music&utm_custom1=_k_Cj0KCQjw4a3OBhCHARIsAChaqJMm6Q1YljzuZe_9Im2PBT1BZwtXHMIY3gJdp1YRLHrIODb0QIVUuQ4aAiS_EALw_wcB_k_&utm_content=go_22195702280_177315946471_731791293836_aud-313421751817:pla-314262775427_c__1835639275_12768591&utm_custom2=22195702280&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22195702280&gbraid=0AAAAADtcfRJN70P1RJxnr7erZJtnylQR6&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4a3OBhCHARIsAChaqJMm6Q1YljzuZe_9Im2PBT1BZwtXHMIY3gJdp1YRLHrIODb0QIVUuQ4aAiS_EALw_wcB
 
Travels With Nellie from Braintree Vermont on 3/31/2026 7:41:02 AM:
Thanks for your help. I'll try to find the book.

Do you recommend any campgrounds right on the trail - Katy Roundhouse or Cooper's?
 
Bill R. from Wentzville on 3/31/2026 9:00:03 AM:
I've not camped so I really couldn't say. Others may wish to chime in. BTW - that book is very informative. I believe #11 is the current edition. Enjoy!
 
Anonymous on 3/31/2026 12:57:21 PM:
We've stayed at the Katy Roundhouse several times....it is convenient and quiet. Same with Steamboat Junction. Have not stayed at Coopers Landing but have stopped for drinks and snacks. They have bands from time to time which may or may not be desirable.
 
Bill in Columbia (was Houston) on 3/31/2026 2:49:21 PM:
I'm not sure exactly what you mean, but I would say that none of the trail would be considered "biking through cities."

How many days do you want to spend riding?
 
Anonymous on 3/31/2026 3:08:28 PM:
Agree and good point Bill.

The Katy passes through very small rural towns. Through them, for the most part you are still on the trail or designated streets.

Sedalia is near 22k. Boonville is near 8k.
 
Bill R. from Wentzville on 4/2/2026 2:59:44 PM:
Boonville is just as convoluted as Sedalia, IMO. But yes, Sedalia is a bit funny. In fact, in Sedalia if you look closely, you can actually see the old train track going through the woods next to the KATY Trail.
 
Anonymous on 5/11/2026 7:32:16 PM:
Just got notice that new 12th edition of the Katy Trail Guidebook is available May 15. See https://pebblepublishing.com/
 
Scotty Mac from OKC on 5/13/2026 7:48:03 AM:
Every time I tell people about the "awesome-ness" of the Katy Trial, and they show the slightest amount of curiosity...I send them this book!
 
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