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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

Tags: Rock Island Trail, Camping, Water, BikeKatyTrail.com

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

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 ]

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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.

Tags: Rock Island Trail, Chilhowee, Pleasant Hill, Leeton, Restaurants, Water

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

Is the trail rideable?

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will, chillicothe	6/4/2019 9:43:54 PM
Looking for current trail conditions? Is it rideable? Im going to try and tackle it in the next couple of days. Current trail conditions would be great. Thanks.

Tags: Rock Island Trail, Trail Conditions

Tree Down

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LS KB, Lees Summit	5/19/2019 6:33:13 PM
A very large tree is down 5 miles south of the Pleasant Hill/Purvis Rd Trail-head. I could not see a way to get around or over with the tree with a bike. Easy detour by taking East 217th Street to South Dillon Rd back to the trail. Hopefully someon... [ more ]
3 replies - latest: "Thanks Chris, I spent 5 minutes eva..." by LS KB, May 20 2019 2:18PM
Tags: Rock Island Trail, Pleasant Hill, Trail Conditions

shuttle

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Kathy Flynn, Troy. MO	5/10/2019 9:38:12 AM
Planning a bike trip from Windsor to Pleasant Hill, needing a shuttle(bikes and people) to Lees Summitt or some sort of place to spend the night, then returning to Windsor the next day so another shuttle back to trailhead at Pleasant Hill. Can anyon... [ more ]

Tags: Windsor, Pleasant Hill, Lee's Summit

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 ]
3 replies - latest: "I was on the RIT yesterday 5/4/19 s..." by Jharte, Raytown, May 5 2019 10:02AM
Tags: Rock Island Trail, Hiking

Northwestern-most point?

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Christine, Denver, CO	4/21/2019 12:25:55 PM
Is Pleasant Hill still the northwestern-most point where I could start or has anything been constructed more northwest of that? I don't know the area and I'm confused reading about construction, phases, etc. I'm coming out there in a couple weeks, ea... [ more ]

Tags: Rock Island Trail, Pleasant Hill

ATV usage Rock Island Trail

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Quantrill, Holden	12/22/2016 6:16:02 PM
The trail should be available for all Missourians. I would be willing to have specified days for ATV's and horses or specified sections of the trail for these special uses. We all pay taxes not just people that ride bikes. On the Rock Island Trail fr... [ more ]
23 replies - latest: "We have trails in Iowa that allow h..." by J, Ames iowa, Mar 26 2019 7:07AM
Tags: Windsor, Rock Island Trail, Horseback

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