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Dean from Tucson on 4/8/2018 5:21:11 AM:
Five of us old, retired guys will be cycling slowly from Clinton to St. Charles in May, 2018. We like frequent stops to take in the local color, fortify our nutrition, and sample the area's wines and craft beers. Any tips of this nature would be appreciated. We are also wondering about Sunday business closings, specifically between Sedalia and Boonville. Are things pretty much up and running, or do we need to carry a lot of extra food and water?

 
BikerBoy from Maryville, IL on 4/8/2018 8:13:10 AM:
Plenty to eat any time of week in Sedalia and Boonville. In Pilot Grove, you can always fall back on Casey's (a convenience store chain). There is nothing in Clifton City. As for water, your longest stretch without it is between Sedalia and Pilot Grove.

Since you like to see interesting things, when you get to the Clifton City trailhead, ride your bikes a block north on highway 88. On the left are 3 old buildings that have seen better days. Do not go inside, but take a good look as some of the items have been there for 40+ years.

 
ArkyKenny on 4/8/2018 8:39:54 AM:
Consider a side trip into Columbia by way of the spur at Hindman Junction (10 miles). Tons or options there, but I highly recommend Flat Branch brewery.

Thai food from the trailer at Coopers Landing is always good, and so are the beverages: About the time you have "worked" off the effects of Columbia, Coopers is a great place to stop before staying at Hartsburg, or Jeff City, or the hostil at Tebbetts (if you don't camp at Coopers, which is also a good option).

The east side of the trail is easy: Options everywhere.

 
Stuart from Lee's Summit on 4/8/2018 9:36:19 AM:
Windsor is a good place to stop for food, water, lodging etc. It is also the junction of the KATY and RIT. If you wish to spend the night, I highly recommend Kim's Cabins.

 
Anonymous on 4/8/2018 12:34:54 PM:
Buy the Katy Trail Guide Book. Interesting commentary about villages and other locations along the trail. Take the book with you on the trip. Check out the Craft Beer Cellar in Sedalia. Microbrews. Ride through the state fair grounds. There is a trailhead on the southwest corner of the fairgrounds. Several of the buildings are from the early 1900's. Check out the BBQ place on US65 just north of the trail. In old RR cars and much RR history inside. Adjust your route through Sedalia so you ride north along the main street through the original downtown. Great old buildings. Good lunch at the Bothwell Hotel during the week. This route is probably easier than the official trail with its road crossings and reroute.

 
Cathy from Pittsburgh, PA on 4/9/2018 9:08:34 PM:
If you stop at Cooper's Landing or even just bike through, don't miss Boathenge. I think it is just west of Cooper's Landing north of the trail. It may not be clearly marked, but you'll know it when you see it.

 
Anonymous on 4/10/2018 4:10:08 PM:
May. particularly the first two weeks, used to be very wet. Not sure anymore. It always rains Memorial Day weekend.