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Family of five on 9/11/2007 9:48:34 PM:

Family of Five ages four(on tag along bike),eight, ten, and a couple of 40ish old parents that are new to the biking are considering a Katy Trail trip. The longest ride we have made is fifteen miles. Any suggestions as to a good beginner route? We do not want to camp but would rather overnight at a B&B or hotel. We would like to get our feet wet with a two day trip. Any advice or suggestions?

Cliff from Edwardsville KS on 9/13/2007 10:00:42 AM:

I would go to Rocheport and travel east. Hartsburg is a little under 25 miles so you might be able to make that in a day with the kids if you have ridden 15 miles before. You'd have all day to do it. There are benches all along the way to rest and trailheads and places like Katfish Katies and Coopers landing to stop at. The scenery is fantastic with several points of interest to stop and look at. You could stay at the Globe Hotlel or the Hartsburg Inn in Hartsbug then ride back to Rocheport the next day. Overall it's a very enjoybale ride with great scenery. Just be sure and check to make sure the places are open as alot of resturants and stores are closed along the trail at the first part of the week. Have a great ride.

El Toro on 9/13/2007 6:59:14 PM:

I would second the plan laid out above. Good idea. Beautiful part of the trail. Getting prettier every day this time of year.

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