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Camping

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Gary, Centralia MO	7/16/2019 4:53:39 PM
Nice camp grounds. Has port a pottys and a hydrant for water. No showers. Go to the chamber of commerce website to get the right phone number for the care taker
1 reply - "Hello, Gary, ..." by Andrew, Kansas City, Mar 17 2020 2:56PM
Tags: Rock Island Trail, Camping, Water, BikeKatyTrail.com

Chilhowee Corner Store

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JF, Lees Summit	6/14/2019 7:33:15 AM
I just wanted to advise that the Chilhowee corner store is closing today (6-14-19). That means that there is no place to get water or food between Pleasant Hill and Leeton. Please be aware of this when riding,especially on hot days.
3 replies - latest: "THERE IS A SPIGOT BEHIND THE CHURCH..." by GORDON, RAYMORE, Mar 4 2020 5:07PM
Tags: Rock Island Trail, Chilhowee, Pleasant Hill, Leeton, Restaurants, Water

Chilhowee Trailhead in Chilhowee

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Christopher A Wagner, Topeka	8/25/2019 9:29:13 AM
Is there water at the Medford and the Chilhowee Trail restrooms?
2 replies - latest: "THERE IS A CHURCH IN CHILHOWEE THAT..." by GORDON, RAYMORE, Mar 4 2020 5:06PM
Tags: Rock Island Trail, Chilhowee, Medford, Water, Restrooms

Raytown Phase 2

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Dakota, Raytown	10/23/2019 1:13:42 PM
Does anyone know if construction has started on phase to in Raytown. The rail runs right behind my house yet so construction.
4 replies - latest: "Jackson County - Missouri..." by Steve Tuggle, Mar 1 2020 9:09AM
Tags: Rock Island Trail, Running

Deer Season

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Joyce Bedford, Holden	11/20/2019 10:16:03 PM
This is not a complaint, just an observation. My son who hunts within view of the Rock Island Trail observed 6 riders, within a couple of hours duration, using the trail. It is deer season all this week. Would it be a huge problem to inform riders ... [ more ]

Tags: Route Suggestions, Animals and Plants, Rock Island Trail

Route takes surface streets in Pleasant Hill

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Michael Reuter, Kansas City, MO	6/30/2019 8:21:56 PM
I rode the Rock Island Spur from Pleasant Hill out 15 miles today and was surprised to learn that the trail doesn’t follow the railbed between the fairgrounds and HWY 7. There are signs directing users on two roads that have moderate traffic and not ... [ more ]
2 replies - latest: "The Pleasant Hill Trailhead is exce..." by Ernie Davis, Lee's Summit, Oct 17 2019 9:01AM
Tags: Rock Island Trail

Lee's Summit to Pleasant Hill

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Luke, Mission	7/24/2019 12:23:11 PM
Any word on when construction will start on the Lee's Summit to Pleasant Hill stretch?
5 replies - latest: "I am pumped for this trail! I went ..." by Mike, Raytown, Oct 15 2019 11:32AM
Tags: Rock Island Trail, Pleasant Hill

RIT Closed?

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TrailFan, Lees Summit	4/11/2019 11:01:54 AM
The signs that were put at trail entrance points as the construction was finished now all say "Trail Closed". Anyone know why? There are no barriers to the entrance points and there are many riders and walkers on the trail but the sudden appearance ... [ more ]
4 replies - latest: "The signs have been removed and the..." by Sean Nunn, Raytown, Sep 24 2019 12:01PM
Tags: Rock Island Trail, Hiking

Overall Trail Conditions

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KBLS, Lee's Summit	8/18/2019 7:46:58 PM
I rode the RI from Pleasant Hill to Windsor yesterday. With all of the recent rain the trail overall is in decent shape. Maybe a handful of trees down and I am sure someone will come along the next week with a chain saw. One major complaint I have... [ more ]

Tags: Rock Island Trail, Windsor, Pleasant Hill, Trail Conditions, Weather, Tires

Lees Summit and Pleasent Hill Ride

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Mike, Bluie Springs	7/8/2019 3:00:41 PM
Where can I rent bikes

Tags: Rock Island Trail, Lee's Summit

Trail Conditions

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Linda, Topeka	7/5/2019 7:53:25 AM
We will be riding from Windsor this weekend, can anyone tell me the conditions of the trail? Also the Katy out of Windsor. Thank you!

Tags: Rock Island Trail, Windsor, Trail Conditions

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CHRIS MUSTOE, KANSAS CITY	7/1/2019 10:36:05 AM
has anyone left their vehicle over night at Medford Trailhead please? Just want to make as sure as i can it will be safe there as it is somewhat remote. Thank you

Tags: Rock Island Trail, Medford

Trail conditions

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Mike , KCMO	6/16/2019 10:39:58 AM
Thinking of riding later this week. Any news on trail condition (flooding or wetness) would be appreciated. Thanks.
1 reply - "Trail is dry with no issues as of t..." by Michael Reuter, Kansas City,MO, Jun 30 2019 8:24PM
Tags: Rock Island Trail, Trail Conditions

Clinton to Pleasant Hill shuttle

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Richard, Kamloops BC	6/10/2019 2:28:10 PM
Is there a way to shuttle between Clinton and Pleasant Hill? We are thinking of biking from one to the other or doing an out and back from PH to St, Charles and then back to Clinton, but, would need to return to our vehicle in PH.
1 reply - "I don't think there is...." by MB, Lees Summit, Jun 10 2019 7:57PM
Tags: Rock Island Trail, Clinton, Pleasant Hill

Chilhowee Corner Store Closing

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Matt	6/7/2019 7:28:34 AM
I was sad to read today that the CCS is closing for good next week. Such an asset to the RIT. Thank you for all the drinks and snacks over the past two years when I rode through.

Tags: Rock Island Trail, Chilhowee

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