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Cheri Castleberry from Amarillo TX on 1/31/2010 7:24:29 PM:
Help! We are planning a Katry trail ride June 2010 and trying to decide on how much mileage to do daily with 3 teenage girls. Should we ride most of the day because there isn't much for teenagers to do at the stops or should we cut our riding short (30miles/day?) so we can take our time along the way? We have ridden "Freewheel" in Oklahoma (50-70 miles/day) but are usually exhausted when we get to camp. Don't want bored teenagers, but don't want to miss stuff along the way! Any time estimates would be helpful.

 
Chris on 1/31/2010 8:46:37 PM:
Try maybe doing between 30-50 miles, that way your not overly exhausted by days end & will also avoid having alot of extra free time & getting too bored. This amt. should give plenty of time for photos, picnic lunch & other stopping opportunities.

 
EB from Greenwood on 2/1/2010 12:09:30 AM:
I agree with Chris on the mileage. Make sure to stop in Rocheport and try to stay at the dorms at School House and you should really eat at Abigails. Good luck!

 
Gene from LaPorte, IN on 2/8/2010 11:52:38 PM:
You'll probably find more than 30 miles is better. I rode Freewheel in 2007 (great ride) and
the rolling terrain in OK is not the same on the trail. It is flat with slight grades and you can
make good time. You can look at 40-60+ miles and still have time to do things. Have a
good trip.

 
familyof4 from Pineville, MO on 2/14/2010 3:47:48 PM:
Having ridden the trail several times w/ pre-teen boys (after having trained extensively
beforehand), we have found that 30-50 miles/day is realistic. To try to exceed 50 miles/day
would be difficult if you plan to stop along the way for lunch, snacks, pictures, etc. While the
trail is mostly flat, there are some areas where you will encounter gradual inclines ----
particularly the stretch between Clifton City-Boonville. In addition to the gradual inclines,
you could also encounter winds which could also slow you down. Be conservative and plan
ahead (e.g., lodging, food, snacks, water) since many stores & restaurants are closed during
the week.