Boonville to Rocheport
- + It appears that the trail could be open from Boonville to Rocheport. Does anyone know that for sure (with NO detours)?
Discussion started 07/05/2019 08:46 AM by Jeff - 6 replies (last reply by DRick at 07/13/2019 12:26 PM)Jeff from Newalla, Ok on 07/05/2019 08:46 AM
It appears that the trail could be open from Boonville to Rocheport. Does anyone know that for sure (with NO detours)?
BikerBoy from Maryville, IL on 07/05/2019 10:06 AM
No way -- here is what that section looked like last week. The tree line next to the grain elevator is the Katy. Maybe put your bike in a canoe?
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2776023682425908&set=gm.2420460434663513&type=3&theater
Margie Hilburn on 07/05/2019 03:58 PM
Anyone know if the Katy Roudhouse campground (near old town of Franklin) is open?
Sharonbikes from Kansas City on 07/05/2019 04:15 PM
I don't know - but I seriously doubt it. I would guess they are still under water. The road between Boonville and New Franklin is still closed due to flooding and the part of the Trail that goes by the campground is still closed due to flooding as well.
Sharon
MLH from Joplin on 07/05/2019 04:19 PM
Is this the pepper mill near new Franklin?
BikerBoy from Maryville, IL on 07/05/2019 04:29 PM
Yes, it is the "peppermill" elevator.
DRick from Columbia on 07/13/2019 12:26 PM
The floodwaters have generally receded, U.S. 40 has reopened. However, the trail is currently closed west of ROCHEPORT. I do not have any info on the trail conditions/repairs needed, but the trail is physically fenced off at the Moniteau Creek bridge on the west side of ROCHEPORT as of yesterday (7-12).
Katy trail closures due to flooding
- + Does anyone know if the Katy Trail is closed between Defiance and Augusta due to flooding?
Discussion started 07/12/2019 02:07 PM by Diane - 2 replies (last reply by Avatar at 07/13/2019 07:15 AM)Diane from Des Peres on 07/12/2019 02:07 PM
Does anyone know if the Katy Trail is closed between Defiance and Augusta due to flooding?
Joe from Wildwood, MO on 07/12/2019 03:43 PM
Hi Diane,
From what I understand that section is open, however the bridge was "washed out" right at the section preceding the park forcing trail users to go in to Klondike Park and getting back on the trail on the other side. Which wouldn't be bad except that hill going into the park is BIG...
Avatar from St. Louis on 07/13/2019 07:15 AM
The bridge wasn't washed out. They were in the process of replacing it before the flooding.
Green Ridge
- + Can anyone suggest a safe place to lock our bikes overnight in Green Ridge? (We have a support vehicle to drive us back to our motel in Sedalia) Thanks!
Discussion started 07/12/2019 09:53 AM by Dougaroo - 1 reply (last reply by Bill in Houston at 07/12/2019 01:11 PM)Dougaroo from Chicago on 07/12/2019 09:53 AM
Can anyone suggest a safe place to lock our bikes overnight in Green Ridge? (We have a support vehicle to drive us back to our motel in Sedalia) Thanks!
Bill in Houston from Houston on 07/12/2019 01:11 PM
Soooo, it's 10.2 miles. Ride your bike back?
Dormitory at School House B + B in Rocheport
- + Excellent stay! Was quiet and relaxing and the gatden area was lush and beautiful. The bikes were ready for us, complete with water bottles and helmets! Loved it and will come again!
Discussion started 07/12/2019 05:58 AM - 0 repliesAnonymous on 07/12/2019 05:58 AM
Excellent stay! Was quiet and relaxing and the gatden area was lush and beautiful. The bikes were ready for us, complete with water bottles and helmets! Loved it and will come again!
Birthday Bike Ride
- + Does anyone know the current conditions of the trail from Rocheport to McKittrick? I'm planning a mid-August bike ride for my birthday! Thanks for any info!
Discussion started 07/11/2019 07:27 AM by Erika - 2 replies (last reply by Jonathan at 07/11/2019 11:18 PM)Erika from Olathe, KS on 07/11/2019 07:27 AM
Does anyone know the current conditions of the trail from Rocheport to McKittrick? I'm planning a mid-August bike ride for my birthday! Thanks for any info!
Gary from Near Tebbetts on 07/11/2019 12:24 PM
If I had a crystal ball, I would predict you may still encounter areas of flood damage and places where the DNR crews will be working on repairing. There is a link on the DNR website where you can donate to the Missouri Katy Trail Foundation to help in the repair costs.
Jonathan from Jefferson City on 07/11/2019 11:18 PM
I don't know what August will look like, but now here in Jeff City you'll need to bring you Kayak with you.
Weldon Springs to Marthasville
- + I'm assuming there is still a detour through Klondike Park, but can I make it to Marthasville?
Discussion started 07/11/2019 03:31 PM by Joe - 1 reply (last reply by Jonathan at 07/11/2019 11:17 PM)Joe from Wildwood, MO on 07/11/2019 03:31 PM
I'm assuming there is still a detour through Klondike Park, but can I make it to Marthasville?
Jonathan from Jefferson City on 07/11/2019 11:17 PM
I make that trek and a bit more a few weeks ago and it good they whole way.
Electric bikes
- + Can you use a electric bike?
Discussion started 07/11/2019 11:04 AM by Chris - 1 reply (last reply by Fary at 07/11/2019 12:16 PM)Chris on 07/11/2019 11:04 AM
Can you use a electric bike?
Fary from Near Tebbetts on 07/11/2019 12:16 PM
Yes, as long as you limit the max speed as posted on the DNR web site. I think it is around 18-20 mph, but you should check out the official DNR Katy Trail website to be sure. Probably wouldn't hurt to also check out the other rules while you are there.
"still clucking" (KFC, Sedalia)
- + just returned our chicken for a refund. Inside the juices still ran pink. did not feel that the shift supervisor was appropriately concerned about this culinary hazard. Will not return!
Discussion started 11/15/2004 06:26 PM by D.E.M. - 4 replies (last reply by Tim at 07/10/2019 03:50 PM)D.E.M. from Sedalia, Mo on 11/15/2004 06:26 PM
just returned our chicken for a refund. Inside the juices still ran pink. did not feel that the shift supervisor was appropriately concerned about this culinary hazard. Will not return!
D.E.M. from Sedalia, Mo on 11/15/2004 06:26 PM
just returned our chicken for a refund. Inside the juices still ran pink. did not feel that the shift supervisor was appropriately concerned about this culinary hazard. Will not return!
rawhide from saint louis on 07/10/2019 07:05 AM
Get the grilled next time.
rawhide from saint louis on 07/10/2019 07:05 AM
Get the grilled next time.
Dean from Columbia on 07/10/2019 01:01 PM
Or better yet, got to Fitters on 5th street.
Dean from Columbia on 07/10/2019 01:01 PM
Or better yet, got to Fitters on 5th street.
Doug from Bluffton on 07/10/2019 03:44 PM
Or even better, quit whining about something that has nothing to do with the Katy Trail here.
Doug from Bluffton on 07/10/2019 03:44 PM
Or even better, quit whining about something that has nothing to do with the Katy Trail here.
Tim from TN on 07/10/2019 03:50 PM
I have one better than that, quit responding to a post from 2004!
Tim from TN on 07/10/2019 03:50 PM
I have one better than that, quit responding to a post from 2004!
Trail conditions
- + I am planning to ride the Katy Trail from Clinton to Greens Bottom in St. Charles this Oct. 10-14 and enjoy a few hours at the Pumpkin Festival in Hartsburg on Saturday the 12th. I wonder if the affec...
Discussion started 07/07/2019 11:19 PM by Dogbert - 4 replies (last reply by Gary at 07/09/2019 11:17 PM)Dogbert from St. Louis on 07/07/2019 11:19 PM
I am planning to ride the Katy Trail from Clinton to Greens Bottom in St. Charles this Oct. 10-14 and enjoy a few hours at the Pumpkin Festival in Hartsburg on Saturday the 12th. I wonder if the affects of the Missouri River flooding will all be remedied by then.
Michael from mountains from London on 07/08/2019 02:45 AM
Hi Dogbert
When I read the recent posts below about the trail conditions, it seems to me that we just don't know. There is plenty of speculation, and some welcome optimism, but it looks BAD out there from the photos. In addition, the weather reports state there is more rain recently and we are told that the upstream dams will release water, so there will be damage and a mess to clear when the waters subside.
We're planning a ride Sedalia to St Charles 26 September to 1 October this year and we are just holding our nerve; we have Plan B to ride the western sections and the Rock Island Trail.
We've booked accommodation all the way; how about you? Are you hanging on or planning an alternative?
Michael
ps - it has stopped raining in London, for a while.
pps - for anyone who asks why we fly 3,500 miles to cycle, we have close family and friends in the Eastern USA so cycling over there is a bonus for us.
Dogbert from St. Louis on 07/08/2019 09:34 AM
I have not planned any alternative route. It is just easiest for me me to park my vehicle at my sister's house in St. Charles and have her drop me off at the other end of the trail. I've done that maybe 10 times now. It is such a nice, relaxing break from work.
Anonymous from Hartsburg, MO on 07/09/2019 12:35 PM
Can anyone tell us about the Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival, in October.
The Hackman's and Nahler's appear to be wiped out as far as pumpkin's are concerned. Will there be a festival?????????????
Gary from Near Tebbetts on 07/09/2019 11:17 PM
Probably; however, they will likely have pumpkins shipped in to Hartsburg from other places not affected by the floods.
Traveling on I70 this summer?
- + For those not familiar with the entire Katy Trail and considering riding some of it I would
highly recommend Rocheport to McBaine or visa versa. It has to be one of the most
spectacular parts...
Discussion started 07/27/2009 09:15 PM by Local from Columbia - 1 reply (last reply by JMJ at 07/09/2019 03:08 PM)Local from Columbia from Columbia on 07/27/2009 09:15 PM
For those not familiar with the entire Katy Trail and considering riding some of it I would
highly recommend Rocheport to McBaine or visa versa. It has to be one of the most
spectacular parts of the trail running along the Missouri River Bluffs with cool cave air
actually air conditioning the trail along the bluffs. If you are driving through Missouri on
I70 during a vacation Rocheport is located right off of 70 and has a bike rental shop called
Trailside Bike Shop that rents bikes. It is about an 8 mile ride one way and is worth the
stop on I70 for a break! I see vehicles traveling with bikes drive by this area on I70 all the
time, and if they only knew what they were missing I'm sure they would stop! Rocheport is
located approximately 15 miles west of Columbia Mo. right on I70. Give it a try you won't
be sorry!
JMJ from Cincinnati on 07/09/2019 03:08 PM
We would love to "sample" the Katy Trail while we are traveling west on I70. Can you suggest a campground anywhere near Rocheport or McBaine? THANKS
McKittrick to St. Charles
- + Is the trail from McKittrick to St. Charles open.
Discussion started 07/07/2019 07:09 PM - 0 repliesAnonymous from St. Charles on 07/07/2019 07:09 PM
Is the trail from McKittrick to St. Charles open.
Trail in good shape from CoMo to Rocheport
- + The trail from Columbia to Rocheport is in good shape with no water and no detours. Come on out for a fun ride on the best section of the Katy!
Discussion started 07/05/2019 10:35 AM by Kevin Barnett - 2 replies (last reply by Kevin at 07/07/2019 02:42 PM)Kevin Barnett from Columbia on 07/05/2019 10:35 AM
The trail from Columbia to Rocheport is in good shape with no water and no detours. Come on out for a fun ride on the best section of the Katy!
D. Rick from Columbia on 07/05/2019 02:05 PM
Rode the MKT Trail that connects downtown Columbia to the KATY Trail near McBaine. A 3/4 mile section of the MKT paralleling Perche Creek remains underwater and the City of Columbia has placed a no trespassing sign on the gracel road along the wetlands treatment ponds, which is the only way to Bypass the flooded section of the MKT..
Kevin from CoMo on 07/07/2019 02:42 PM
Not sure they enforce that sign. There are probably 200 cyclists using that route called “the bowl” every weekend. I use it all the time. The eagles perch up there quite often.
Weldon Springs to Machens
- + From Chesterfield I read I can't get all of the way to Augusta. Does anyone know trail condition from Defiance or Weldon Spring to Machens?
Discussion started 07/04/2019 03:49 PM by MammaMack - 5 replies (last reply by Avatar at 07/07/2019 07:53 AM)MammaMack from Chesterfield on 07/04/2019 03:49 PM
From Chesterfield I read I can't get all of the way to Augusta. Does anyone know trail condition from Defiance or Weldon Spring to Machens?
BikerBoy from Maryville, IL on 07/04/2019 04:43 PM
I don't know about Weldon Springs, but St. Charles to Machens is a no-go. Water over the trail and lots of washouts.
Avatar from St. Louis on 07/05/2019 07:33 AM
You can get to Augusta with a detour thru Klondike Park. The trail is a little rough once you get thru Klondike. There were a lot of trees down that they cleared off the trail.
BikerBoy from Maryville, IL on 07/05/2019 04:20 PM
MammaMack, here is a photo of the "washout" a mile from Machens. Pretty dramatic.
https://www.facebook.com/KatyTrailStatePark/photos/pcb.2108468022612869/2108462909280047/?type=3&theater
St. Albans Rider from St. Albans on 07/06/2019 10:13 AM
Is the trail open from the Chesterfield/ Daniel Boone Bridge access point to St. Charles?
Avatar from St. Louis on 07/07/2019 07:53 AM
The trail is open to St.Charles from 40.
flooding
- + Hi, I was wondering if anybody knows if the trail is open between Treloar and case?
Discussion started 07/04/2019 11:36 AM by Kerri - 2 replies (last reply by Kerri at 07/06/2019 04:06 PM)Kerri on 07/04/2019 11:36 AM
Hi, I was wondering if anybody knows if the trail is open between Treloar and case?
BikerBoy from Maryville, IL on 07/04/2019 04:48 PM
Not sure, but since half of that section is adjacent to the river, it is likely flooded.
Kerri on 07/06/2019 04:06 PM
Trail is open from Treloar to Portland.
Dramatic flood picture
- + Tip of the hat to Sharon for pointing out this Facebook picture (apologies for those who cannot view):
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2776023682425908&set=gm.2420460434663513&type=3&theater
...
Discussion started 07/04/2019 04:58 PM by BikerBoy - 4 replies (last reply by Sharonbikes at 07/05/2019 03:45 PM)BikerBoy from Maryville, IL on 07/04/2019 04:58 PM
Tip of the hat to Sharon for pointing out this Facebook picture (apologies for those who cannot view):
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2776023682425908&set=gm.2420460434663513&type=3&theater
It was taken last week. What you are viewing is the Missouri River floodplain between New Franklin and Rocheport, looking east towards Rocheport, near the Davisdale conservation area. The orange-ish grain elevator is a Katy landmark at the Pearsons stop. The river should not even be visible; it's normally way off to the right.
The line of trees adjacent to the elevator is our beloved Katy Trail. Typically, when the river floods like this, there will be a significant amount of sand and mud left behind. I have no idea how they clean up the trail, but it is going to be a mess. I am wondering if the MO Department of Natural Resources will call for volunteers to help with the cleanup? Because I would be all in for that.
Kevin Barnett from Columbia on 07/05/2019 10:39 AM
That is an awesome picture. Never would have thought that the river would be there. Rode there 20 times - but not yet this year.
Sharonbikes from Kansas City on 07/05/2019 01:20 PM
Thanks for figuring out how to post the link - that picture just blew me away. The river is at least a mile from the trail there. It has been underwater now for several weeks, I expect there will be major damage.
The DNR posted on Facebook today some pictures of the damage to parts of the Katy Trail where the water has receded some - a lot of damage. It's on the Katy Trail State Park facebook page.
I am worried about our Trail and the businesses along the way that are all affected by this flooding. I hope we can all get out and ride on the parts that can be ridden on and spend some money along the way to help out those businesses and communities impacted by this year's flooding.
Sharon
MLH from Joplin on 07/05/2019 03:32 PM
Sharon is it possible to repost the link so others can see the flood?
If I sent you my email address?
Sharonbikes from Kansas City on 07/05/2019 03:45 PM
It's on Facebook - look for COMO Photographers. It was posted on June 27.