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riverdogdan from Grapevine, Tx on 6/17/2007 12:23:21 PM:
We are planning a one day bike ride on the Katy on our way up from Texas to Ontario in July. Any suggestions on which section of the trail is the most scenic in regard to river views, bluffs, shade/trees, and beautiful landscape? So much Katy, so little time! Thanks.

 
Paulie from Knoxville TN on 6/17/2007 3:15:06 PM:
If I only had one day on the Katy, I'd start in Rocheport, ride east until I felt I was at a halfway point. Then turn around and go back. Its a shame you only have one day.

Paulie

 
missouri resident on 6/17/2007 5:38:53 PM:
what paulie said. have fun, be safe

 
Norm from Raymore, MO on 6/17/2007 9:21:42 PM:
I've ridden several segments of the Katy trail in one-day trips myself and have been back to the Rocheport trailhead many times because of its scenic attraction, especially southeast towards Jefferson City. It won't disapoint you, have fun.

 
riverdogdan on 6/21/2007 11:37:24 AM:
Thanks for the information, guys. It seems to be fairly unanimous at this point! I appreciate your time and opinions.

 
El Toro on 6/23/2007 11:10:44 PM:
Add one more vote to the Rocheport - east idea. The bluffs and the river along there are really pretty. Make sure to read the signs about Lewis and Clark campsites and their cave, etc.

Enjoy!

 
PJA from St. Louis on 6/25/2007 12:54:29 PM:
Just rode the whole trail from Clinton to St. Charles in two days. I think I liked the section from Clinton to Boonville the best. The trail was in much better condition than east of New Franklin. I liked the rolling farm land and more small towns to visit. The bluffs are nice near Rocheport, but you have to stop to look up at them, where as the rolling hills can be viewed as you ride.

 
RAT from Overland Park, KS on 6/25/2007 4:29:19 PM:
Augusta to St. Charles is just beautiful... (the Rocheport stretch is great, I think I'm just tired of it). I have to add that the Pilot Grove to Boonville ( a small stretch) is just great - it's beautiful and a wonderful downhill grade into Boonville. Maybe it stands out because of the uphill grade into Pilot Grove, and the hot, barren stretch from Boonville to just before Rocheport.