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A question for the locals
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David from Richmond, VA on 1/29/2014 9:51:15 AM:
REALISTICALLY, when is the earliest you could expect to make the trip from Clinton to Machens?

When are all the water stations turned on? Is there a "season" for the vendors/restaurants/B&B's along the way? I did the trail in October and would like to try it in the Spring this year.

Any input would be greatly appreciated.
 
Trek on 1/29/2014 4:40:08 PM:
David,
The water at the trailheads is normally turned on April 1 and off November 1. Our weather of course can vary greatly which makes for good riding well ahead of April 1 some years. And, later than Nov 1 too.

Some trail specific businesses may roughly follow April 1 to November 1, but to my knowledge most restaurants and B&B's are open year round. It's usually best to contact specific places for lodging, transportation, etc. to find their specific open/close dates and hours.
 
David from RIchmond, VA on 1/29/2014 8:30:23 PM:
Thanks - I was mostly interested in the water stations for the long areas, i.e. Sedalia to Pilot Grove.
 
Pseudio on 1/30/2014 10:46:30 AM:
As Ray has posted there are "winter facilities available" to March 31. So you can go year round.
 
Eddie Buchanan from South City on 2/3/2014 11:27:52 AM:
I just finished doing the whole trail this last week. The only problem I had was my water freezing. Plenty of nice folks along the way to let me fill up bottles at the convenience store (gas stations) and such.
 
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