I missed this as it is not in the plains section. I'm north of KC myself. A friend and I drove to Rocheport and got on the Katy trail. We rode to a small town past Columbia and before Jefferson City. About a 25 mile ride each way. I found out then the stress of a rail bed is more than the 50 milers I rode regularly on asphalt. Fine gravel takes more energy and no hills, just gentle grades. The nature aspect was great. Lots of critters when you are mostly out of towns. You can see the Missouri river from lots of places. It was a fun 25 out and 25 back. We stopped in an old river town and had lunch at a burger and soda joint. The railroad tunnel is just west of the station in Rocheport. You can still see the carbon on the walls and ceiling of the tunnel from the train engines. I may one day do the Katy trail ride across the state. Lots to see and do in the state of Misery. Good luck and Be Well, Bluesfrog.