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keo210 from Arkansas on 1/10/2013 9:49:04 PM:

I plan to take the Trail in June. Will there be any problems for me pulling a trailer behind my bike?

El Toro on 1/11/2013 1:47:29 AM:

Would think so unless there had massive rain and the trail was unusually soft. Have a fabulous trip.

Jim from St Thomas on 1/11/2013 4:15:11 PM:

I don't mean to make presumptions but I believe the esteemed El Toro meant to say "would NOT think so".

ArkyKenny on 1/11/2013 4:32:42 PM:

For further clarification, no, there should not be any problem pulling a standard one or two wheel bicycle trailer. The Katy is, for the most part, very hard compacted limestone with some loose material on the surface. I compare it to a sidewalk with kitty litter on it, because that is what it reminds me of. There are also frequent crossings of dirt roads and asphalt roads, so although the trail is good for a trailer, the transition zones and the crossings are potential "flat maker zones." Also, as is mentioned in numerous other threads on this site, your tires need to be able to withstand the limesone "arrowheads" and the thorns. Lots of thoughts on that subject, but puncture protection and/or Kevlar belting need to be up to speed on your trailer, as well as your bike.

Jeff from Olathe, KS on 1/15/2013 8:48:29 AM:

I saw lots of trailers on KT when I rode. As stated, the surface is fine for trailers and the the KT is plenty wide enough. Have Fun!!

El Toro on 1/16/2013 10:24:35 PM:

Good catch Jim. Sorry for any confusion.

Shouldn't be a problem at all in my opinion.

Manhk from Plano,tax on 1/20/2013 9:50:08 PM:

I've done it east to west with a 2 wheel trailer, and another time west to east with panniers. Each time I got one flat. Just be sure you have spare tube for the bike &the trailer. My preferance is to use panniers because you have less weight , less rolling resistence and less spares to carry.

Paul K from Florissant,MO on 2/25/2013 4:54:06 PM:

My friend and I left Machens this past June(29th) and did an out to Clinton and back to St Charles on July 7 with daytime temps never dropping below 102. I pulled a two wheel trailer with a gear bag weighing 35lbs and she had a small gear bag on the back of her bike. I guess we were lucky because we never had any flats in the 468 mile trip. Despite the heat we had a fantastic time and would do it again at the same time of year. Hydration is the key!

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