ArkyKenny on 9/19/2013 12:58:42 PM:
I don't think you will have any problem getting from Clinton to Sedalia, even if you don't start until 1:00. The sun goes down about 7:00 now, so next month that should give you at least 5+ hours to do it. It's about 35 miles, you are likely to have a tail wind (or no wind at all because of the tree tunnel), and there is no elevation to speak of (rail bed). You might lose a mile or so mph on the Katy surface, but you should still average close to the10 mph you do on the road when rolling.
Make sure you see old downtown Sedalia. It is about 5-6 blocks west of the old train station. It looks like a 1930's movie set! Then, the next day, you get to do my favorite part of the trail: Sedalia to Booneville. slightly up hill from Clifton City to near Pilot Grove with no water, so have plenty of water and food, enjoy the ride, and stop in Pilot Grove for a bite to eat.