Our journey off-route to the Katy Trail has been absolutely worth the trip! The trail actually turned out to be incredibly well maintained, and covers almost half the state of Missouri. Its actually a part of the Missouri State Park system.
As we ride down the abandoned railway right-of-way, I have the feeling of being removed from time, as though it could be 100 or more years ago. Much of the path is shrouded by a series of wonderful deciduous trees which guard us not only from the sun, but the wind as well. Many of the historical rail features remain, including dilapidated locomotive turnabouts, signal indicators, and old tunnels. The wildlife here is incredibly abundant! Frogs and toads dart left and right as we ride along, hares and small rabbits are copious, and we even saw what appeared to be a juvenile turkey vulture sitting on the side of the path!
Juvenile Turkey Vulture? Katy Trail, Missouri.
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Katy Trail, Missouri. Remnants of the Old Railway Remain Everywhere.
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Sunday, July 19, 2009
Katy Trail Update [This Post Written and Edited by Doug Lybeck]
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doug this is kay i rode with you guys from windsor to sedalia. i'm sorry to read that amanda and nick left you all. how do you like the trail so far? i think its the greatest place in the united states to ride but that is the only place i have ever rode. you all have been so many other places. is heather and jackson still with you? i got to meet them at subway. it was so nice to get to visit with you guys it was kinda boring going home after talking with all you all. my e-mail address is dkdegraffenreid@hotmail.com please let me know how you are doing and i will continue to read your web site. some of the stories were really funny and you will have memories you will never forget.
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