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Marianne from Columbia, MO on 6/27/2009 3:22:44 PM:
I usually go jogging long distance in the Katy Trail, however I'm new in town and am not sure of the safety in the trail for single women jogging/walking/running etc?
 
Robert Johnson from Columbia on 6/27/2009 5:41:53 PM:
Probably the safest place in town. Far fewer rapes and murders than say the gas stations in
town.

I think there has been one rape on the MKT trail since it opened. That might sound bad but
like I said its probably the safest place in town.

I routinely see women miles away from a trailhead on the trail.
 
DB on 6/27/2009 7:47:30 PM:
Being a single woman I was also concerned about biking on the Katy alone. I carry pepper spray and a mini-stun gun in my pockets; both give me a feeling of empowerment if I need to defend myself.
 
Speedy on 6/28/2009 6:52:08 PM:
I mostly bike the trail but have done some jogging in the winter months. Two things you can do that are simple are to always carry Mace and make sure you're always aware of your surroundings. I agree with the other poster - it's probably one of the safer places in town but you never know and it's good to always be prepared.
 
ET from Columbia on 6/28/2009 8:47:24 PM:
I live right on the trail and feel very safe. There have been a few incidents over the years, though, so it is best to be sensible. I wouldn't run alone when it is dark or near dark. The whole trail has pretty heavy traffic at popular times, like weekends, but out past Scott Blvd. may be more sparsely used in the middle of a week day, or when the weather isn't so great. If you think it's a low use time, there will be more people around from Flat Branch Park to Scott Blvd. If you have a dog, that's a great additional source of security. I walk my two big dogs even late at night and never worry!
 
DougK from Troy on 7/3/2009 10:36:05 AM:
My wife did her long runs on the Katy while training for a marathon. She always felt very safe and at ease.
 
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