Jacob R. from Jacksonville, IL on 5/31/2014 5:09:08 PM:
Hello! A friend and I are planning to go backpacking for a week on the Katy Trail this summer. We're thinking we'll get dropped off at Weldon Spring, head west, and see how far we get in 7 days before being picked up. Open to suggestions if anyone knows a better place to start.
Does anyone know what camping is like along the trail? Will we be able to stop every night in a campground, or could we just find somewhere off the trail in some trees to camp?
We're planning to bring 3-4 days of food and restock at either Marthasville or McKittrick, depending on how fast we hike. Any suggestions would be wonderful.
Am I correct in assuming that water is reliably available along the whole trail?
Finally, we're open to suggestions as far as points of interest or things we should try to see along the way--parks, restaurants, etc. Thanks!