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Katy Trail in late September
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David from Richmond, VA on 9/9/2013 8:06:02 AM:
Hello,

Does anyone know if the facilities are still available in late September? I am thinking of making the ride; however, I will wait until next year if everything is closed for the season.
 
El Toro on 9/9/2013 9:15:28 AM:
In my experience, September is PRIME TIME for riding the KATY and I have found most facilities and businesses open and taking advantage of the multitude of riders.

I rode Clinton to St. Charles in early October a few years back with no problems accessing resources.
 
David from Richmond, VA on 9/9/2013 12:39:13 PM:
Thanks!
 
Dereckcycles from Topeka KS on 9/9/2013 7:45:35 PM:
That's good to know. I'm planning on riding from Topeka Ks to Clinton to start the Katy. Then ride to St Louis and catching the train back to KC. I'm leaving Topeka on October 9th and hope to be to Clinton on the 11th or 12th
 
Anonymous on 9/10/2013 11:39:10 PM:
If you're on the KATY on a Monday in October, in my experience, you will find VERY FEW places open for business in terms of food, etc.

Someone more knowledgeable that me can let you know when they shut the water off at the trailheads.

Have a good ride.
 
MidSouth from Rogersville, MO on 9/11/2013 1:52:39 AM:
Normally the restrooms with running water and drinking fountains are winterized and closed Nov 1 - Mar 31.
 
Anonymous on 9/11/2013 8:38:06 PM:
Thanks MidSouth. This is helpful information.
 
Anonymous on 9/19/2013 7:51:29 PM:
The water is usually turned off by October 15th. Also there are not many business open on Monday or Tuesday. Take your lots of food along.
 
MidSouth from Rogersville, MO on 9/19/2013 7:59:37 PM:
No, the water is not usually turned off by Oct. 15th. It is turned off Nov. 1st.
 
Doug from Bluffton on 9/19/2013 11:10:39 PM:
Mid don't you know by now that you can't argue with someone that doesn't know their own name? Facts are obviously irrelevant.
 
Dereckcycles from Topeka KS on 9/20/2013 9:09:21 AM:
I plan on carrying plenty of water and food along with me but only enough for 2 or 3 days to keep my load relatively light.
 
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