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cjt on 6/7/2009 7:19:12 AM:

How does one go about getting a dog to the trail. I plan to ride west to east on the trail late september...we were planning to take the Amtrak to get there, but they do not allow dogs on the train. Please advise!!!! if we drive we''d have to ride back as well, and we''re not going both ways

Anonymous on 6/7/2009 8:43:35 AM:

Rent a small u-haul truck one-way. It'll fit you, you dog, another person, and your bikes.

bikerstuff from Saint Charles, MO on 6/8/2009 3:03:23 AM:

You don't have to ride both ways if you drive. There are shuttle service along the trail.

Park your vehicle at St. Charles trail head and notify St.Charles PD (it's not required but they would keep an eye on it while you're riding).

Reserve in advance and have one of the shuttle service picking you up at Saint Charles trail head for a 1-way trip to Clinton (Western end of the trail).

The sooner you book the shuttle the better chance you have more riders tagging along and share the cost. You should spend more time on this site and read up on those "Ride reports" from previous riders/runners/hikers' experience.

cjt on 6/8/2009 7:44:36 AM:

Didn't think of a u-haul, good idea. The shuttles don't allow dogs i believe.....and they're pretty expensive. We are traveling one way, Clinton back to St. Charles. We have a cousin in St. Charles so we can leave a car there, we're just trying to figure out the most effecient way to get the dog to Clinton......

Anonymous on 6/8/2009 8:16:46 AM:

DNR State Park Rules: Keep your pet on a leash (not longer than 10 feet) at all times.
Even the best trained pets can be unpredictable when in a different environment. Other pets, people and wildlife can be a distraction. Keeping your pet on a leash ensures its safety as well as the safety of other visitors.

Keep your pet under control at all times and quiet. Do not leave a pet unattended.

Pets are not allowed inside any state park or historic site building, or in public swimming areas and beaches.

Clean up your pet's waste.
No one wants to step in the mess left behind. Or ride in the mess.

cjt on 6/8/2009 9:39:32 AM:

If/when he's even on a leash it will be attached to the bike. i'm pulling him behind me most of the time, since he's only going to be 9 months at the time we go, he can't run for that long without messing with his bones. and i know about the rest, i am a responsible pet owner, i know we're few and far between. Just trying to figure out how to get him to Clinton without spending an arm and a leg....thanks!!!

cjt on 6/8/2009 9:41:48 AM:

Doug from Bluffton on 6/8/2009 9:46:42 AM:

I can't believe a one way rental would be cheaper than a shuttle and nowhere near as convenient. Some of the shuttle operators even have their dog with them at times so yours should be acceptable to at least a few of them.

bikerstuff from St. Charles, MO on 6/8/2009 11:14:37 AM:

I agree with Doug. Try Katy Bike Rental in Defiance(www.katytrailbikerental.com). They have shuttle service regularly and are pet owner. Their cats always roam the shop every time I stop by. I would be disappointed if they tell you "NO".

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