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Suggestions Wanted for KATY Trip
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Joe Masonick from Elgin, IL on 5/22/2007 6:56:10 PM:
My wife and I have never ridden on the KATY. We are planning a four day bike ride on the KATY for mid-June, two days out and two days back. We plan on starting either in St. Charles or in Jefferson City. Which are the most scenic sections of the trail and which sections do you recommend for a such a trip?
 
MLH from Overland Park KS on 5/22/2007 10:47:25 PM:
Most people consider the Rocheport-to-Jeff City section to be the most scenic overall. It's only 35 miles though. Rocheport may be a good place to start your trip as it has great parking and other facilities and is a nice place to coast into after a long ride. Using the mileage chart link that Ray has provided above, you can plan your trip much easier.

Consider parking in the middle of your planned route with your out and back trips in each direction as that way your vehicle is just that much closer for whatever unexpected need may arise.

Sounds like a great trip for you and have a great time!
 
GC from Columbia, Mo. on 5/23/2007 12:00:08 PM:
If it were me, I would do the Boonville to McKittrick (Hermann) stretch of the trail. Nice bluffs, you get to hit Boonville, Rocheport, a side trip to Columbia and Hermann. I think it is the most scenic part of the trail.
 
Cliff from Edwardsville Kansas on 5/29/2007 4:40:33 PM:
I would start at Jeff City and go west. I just got back from a two day ride starting at St Charles and it was not very scenic. I believe that the trail form Hartsburg to Rocheport is the most scenic part of the trail. Rocheport is my favorite town on the trail. Abagails, The General Store, and the Winery east of Rocheport are all great places. I would also recommend the Katy Trail Bed and Bikefest as a place to stay. Have a great ride. At McKittrick you can go over to Hermann and it is a neat place also.
 
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