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Betsy from Quitman, MO on 1/4/2008 2:30:27 PM:
I prefer hiking to biking, but I don't see much comment about hiking the trail. Is hiking the trail advisable? What are the down sides of hiking as opposed to biking?
 
Trek Biker from St. Joseph, MO on 1/4/2008 4:11:51 PM:
Sore feet!
 
GC from Columbia, Mo. on 1/4/2008 7:39:05 PM:
Betsy,
A few of us have walked it end-to-end. Trek is right, sore feet! lol
There really aren't too many downsides to hiking it other than you need to plan a little more extensively when it comes to services such as water, food, potty-breaks, etc. What is a relatively short distance for a cyclist (ie "Just a mile or two off the trail") is a little more daunting for us hoofers. There are a few links in the ride report sections ot Doug K's blog and my own, even though come to think of it, I need to write up the last day's walk... it was only six months ago! Yikes!
Go for it!
 
DougK from Troy on 1/6/2008 9:10:12 AM:
Betsy,
Hiking the Katy is an experience that you will never forget. Bikes are okay but you really get to see the "small things" when you hike. It is a daunting endeavor but it can be done. The biggest setback is time because it will take about 3 weeks to complete and you will need water. My advice: Do it, GregC (I hope you don't mind the name dropping) and I will be glad to help in any way we can. And don't ever forget the cardinal rule of hiking the Katy: Hikers rule and bikers drool! (sorry Nary, I still luv ya).
 
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