Lodging near train station in Sedalia

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John from East Jordan on 2/27/2010 6:59:37 PM:

I'll be getting to Sedalia around 8:00 P.M. and would like to stay the night before I start my ride. Is there a good (cheap) place to stay near the train station?

Thanks,

John

Gene on 2/28/2010 1:50:13 AM:

Are you camping on this trip? If you can get on the trail and head west, you'll cross over the
main Hwy in Sedalia. The next exit a few hundred yards (+/-) west is the Missouri State
Fairgrounds which has available tent camping nearby. It might be free. Check the ladies at
the Katy Train Museum as they are excellent resources. Also, the Best Western Motel is near
the Fairgrounds (about $70) and they have a breakfast buffet for guests. After riding Amtrak,
you'll probably want better arrangements than camping.

Skyguy9999 on 2/28/2010 2:02:09 AM:

From looking at a quick listing of hotels/motels, it seems the thing that's the shortest distance away from where you would end up is the Hotel Bothwell (and shortest away from meeting up on the trail proper).

All the others will be on the main highways going through Sedalia (50 and 65). If you want to take these the best way would be to find the trail and then go west until you run into the fairgrounds and then go north or south as necessary.

The best option if you do camp is indeed the Fairgrounds. http://www.bikekatytrail.com/site.aspx?sid=127 . It's a $10 fee, security will usually pick it up. Be careful, though, that you are in the right place and are ready to pay the fee, because camping elsewhere would be illegal.

But given you will be going in at 8pm, it will be dark on the day you indicated you were going (in previous posts). Be mindful to have adequate lighting when/if you travel, and that (technically) using the trail at night is illegal and someone might have something to say.

Skyguy9999 on 2/28/2010 2:07:58 AM:

To clarify another comment I made previously (awaiting moderation for submission as I write this one), by lighting I mean something you can legitimately use to see in front of you in darkness and not something meant more for pointing you out to others. Especially for the Katy Trail at dark, there will be little to no light.

John from East Jordan on 2/28/2010 4:39:11 AM:

Thanks Gene,

Yes, I'll be camping, but because I expect it to be dark, or near dark, when I arrive, if the train's on time, I thought it best to get a motel room that night. In fact I'll have way more equipment than I'll need as the trip is a shake down trial of all my gear that I'll eventually use on a long term trip. I want to try everything out.

How close is the Best Western in terms of miles? It sounds like it's pretty doable.

Since I'm going to try to shuttle the next day to Clinton, is it possible to get a shuttle at that time of day to Clinton. That way i could start right out in the morning from the end of the trail.

Thanks,

John

Skyguy9999 on 3/1/2010 6:38:54 AM:

>How close is the Best Western in terms of miles? It sounds like
>it's pretty doable.

It looks like the best to do if you wish to go there is go down the Katy going west. It's about 0.4 mi to get to the Katy from the train station. Then go down the Katy until you hit Clarendon Road (the equestrian loading area, about 2.8 miles).

Then from there my best guess would be to go south on Clarendon slightly then go east on SouthWest Blvd (left turn) and then follow it south and then take a left turn onto Plaza Ave which will put you relatively close to it on 65 highway. A little over 4 miles one way, all told.

Hope that helps.

Trek on 3/1/2010 11:16:35 AM:

The Bothwell is only .3 from the Amtak station.....Holiday Inn Express is 5 miles. It appears that the Bothwell is about $20 less than the HIE. There are places to eat in the area also. I'd save riding in the dark (and a few $$'s) and have an easy nite at the Bothwell with quick access (a few blocks east) to the Katy the next morning.

Linda @Sedalia Katy Depot from Sedalia on 3/1/2010 2:01:20 PM:

If you are coming in by Amtrac, the closest Hotel(only 4 blocks ) from the station is the Hotel
Bothwell. They do give Katy Trail riders a discount(just mention it when you call). They are
part of the Clarion chain of hotels. They are only 6 blocks from the Trail Head here at the
Katy Depot. You can check them out on line at Hotel Bothwell, Sedalia, Mo.

John from East Jordan on 3/2/2010 1:39:40 AM:

Thanks for all your replies. They've been very helpful. I've decided to take a shuttle to Clinton the night I get into Sedalia. I'll be able to start the ride the next day with a good nights rest in Clinton.

I'll do a search to find a good motel in Clinton.

Again, thanks to all who replied.

John

Gene on 3/11/2010 9:38:32 PM:

John--you got me thinking. I'd get in the Hotel Bothwell or other places in Sedalia. The
Union Pacific Railroad has two lines to Kansas City with so many trains they use directional
operating--except for Amtrak. Amtrak trains get put on sidings so freights can clear. The
UP RR, State of Missouri and the Federal Railroad Administration are paying to have sidings
extended to 10,000 feet to facilitate their trains and Amtrak too. Plugged is a railroad term
where not much moves. I hope you're on time but if you're not, you'll know.

Doug from Bluffton on 3/12/2010 6:43:22 AM:

John, not sure from your comments but if you have not contacted a shuttle to be sure they can be there you should. Without a reservation with one you might not be able to get one at the time you arrive.

John from East Jordan on 3/14/2010 9:46:09 AM:

Doug,

I've contacted a shuttle and have pretty much decided to stay at the Bothwell. All that being said, it would appear I'm going to have a job interview that week and may have to delay my plans.

Again, thanks for all the good advice.

John

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