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02-22-19 | 04:51 PM

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Advice Needed For The Katy Trail!

I’m considering riding the full length of the Katy Trail this August. I’m driving out to Oregon to do Cycle Oregon September 7-14 and can bring both a road bike and a gravel bike.

I’m thinking of riding the Katy Trail on the way out. My fabulous wife is willing to SAG although she might have to brush up on her skills from my cross country ride!

It looks like Katy is 237 miles long. How much elevation change is on the Trail? Is it fairly easy riding? Are lodging and food spots fairly close to the Trail?

I’m okay with 5 hours a day on the bike or maybe more. I’ll have support so there aren’t any issues with logistics like food or lodging.

Any thought on doing the trail in 3 days vs 4 days or more?

Another suggestion she’s made is to take a separate trip in July and ride Katy plus the Mickelson Trail in South Dakota. Or I guess GAP is another option ?? Being retired is so nice....

Anyone have any thoughts on the Katy Trail?

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