To my disappointment I have been on the Katy Trail twice but it's always been for short walks. And I think what I remember is some sand, though you could probably choose a route or path. I remember thinking some of it was more gravelly than I typically chose to do on my hybrid. Did you ride on it Crankin? The scoop on it is that it has periodic Bed and Breakfasts and wineries on the route.

NW, the Katy Trail would take a little planning being in the next state ovder but it might be a nice summer weekend project.