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CateS from St Charles on 8/27/2009 3:50:01 AM:
We are planning our first weekend trip on the katy trail and want to take it easy the first time out. Thinking about McBaine to Boonville. Anybody have any suggestions? Where is the most scenic parts of the trail?
 
ChrisJ from Centralia, IL on 8/27/2009 7:27:50 AM:
I think you picked right. You'll get a varity: bluffs, river, trees, towns, tunnel, forest preserve.
 
Trek on 8/27/2009 8:35:33 AM:
There's a lot to see around the Rocheport area. Plan time to take in the cave, bluffs, tunnel, etc. and the buzz around the trailhead and bike shop. The winery/bistro is a nice stop and has a good view also.

If you are spending the night in Boonville there are several nice B&B’s. The Hotel Frederick gives a discount to Katy riders. The downtown area has several good places to eat also.
 
Raleigh from Wooldridge on 8/28/2009 3:59:25 PM:
McBaine to Rocheport is a beautiful part of the Katy Trail. The Missouri River is beautiful and you ride along the bluff. There are many eagles and other large birds, hawks, etc., along the river which are fascinating. There is a cave east of Rocheport, not a deep one, but fun for the children to look in, and Rocheport is a quaint little town to bike around in to see the old houses. Great trip for first time out and take along a picnic lunch! As true in other comments, make sure you take ample supply of water and snacks, food, fruit etc as not always a place that is open to stop. Have fun!PS...I just read your inquiry again and McBaine to Boonville would be a long trip if children were going. Check the map for mileage...:)
 
CateS from St Charles on 8/29/2009 9:09:09 PM:
Thanks for your comments! I'm looking forward to it.
 
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