Rocheoort Detour
- + Be very careful with the detour around Rocheport, the detour takes you on highway 40 for a few miles and the traffic moves very fast and there’s little to no shoulder to ride on.
Discussion started 04/27/2019 03:39 AM by Mark - 5 replies (last reply by Anne at 05/21/2019 02:54 PM)Mark from Ellisville on 04/27/2019 03:39 AM
Be very careful with the detour around Rocheport, the detour takes you on highway 40 for a few miles and the traffic moves very fast and there’s little to no shoulder to ride on.
Ted from LA on 04/29/2019 04:34 PM
Is this still closed. Does anyone know. Thanks.
Anonymous on 05/08/2019 03:46 PM
Yep, still closed.
Anne from Cleveland on 05/21/2019 11:26 AM
Just looking for an update. Is this still closed? I am riding it Mid June.
Adam s from Kc on 05/21/2019 11:51 AM
Rode through it Friday evening (5/19) and it was all clear.
Anne from Cleveland on 05/21/2019 02:54 PM
Great news thank you!
visit
- + I'm interested in a first time visit to St. Louis. I would like to bike part of the Katy Trail. St. Charles to Augusta looks great. My questions are:
Is it best to rent a bike in St. Louis?
Do I bike ...
Discussion started 05/20/2019 09:29 AM by Dawn eatherly - 2 replies (last reply by Tyann (Katy Haus and Bank Haus) at 05/21/2019 10:28 AM)Dawn eatherly from Dallas on 05/20/2019 09:29 AM
I'm interested in a first time visit to St. Louis. I would like to bike part of the Katy Trail. St. Charles to Augusta looks great. My questions are:
Is it best to rent a bike in St. Louis?
Do I bike to St. Charles or is there transportation for my bike and I?
Thanks
Jerry Whittle from Belleville IL on 05/20/2019 01:39 PM
If you are going to rent a bike, your best bet is the Bike Stop Café which is in St. Charles right next to the Katy Trail.
https://www.bikestopcafes.com/bike-rentals
Tyann (Katy Haus and Bank Haus) from Marthasville on 05/21/2019 10:28 AM
I second Bike Stop Cafe for a bike rental or if you want a shuttle to pick you and your bike up. There are also bike trails in St. Louis that connect to the Katy Trail if you want to ride from the city.
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closures MM 182 to 178 (New Franklin to Rocheport)
- + Curious as to updates on this. I plan to ride entire trail mid June. Dread riding Hwy 240 to Hwy 40. Any advice? I already got hit by a car riding my bike last year, not looking forward to lightni...
Discussion started 05/20/2019 01:54 PM by Anne - 1 reply (last reply by Bill in Houston at 05/20/2019 09:00 PM)Anne from Cleveland on 05/20/2019 01:54 PM
Curious as to updates on this. I plan to ride entire trail mid June. Dread riding Hwy 240 to Hwy 40. Any advice? I already got hit by a car riding my bike last year, not looking forward to lightning striking twice!
If this is the only option, has anyone done it? Easy to find? Easy to ride?
Does anyone know of any shuttle companies that may be willing to shuttle riders for a fee of course?
Bill in Houston from Houston on 05/20/2019 09:00 PM
I think that if you scroll down you'll see someone who rode it recently and said it's open. You could text Katy Bed and Bikefest in Rocheport and ask if its open...
Globe Hotel Bed & Breakfast in Hartsburg
- + The Globe Hotel. Has become like “coming home”. Leaia and Mark r wonderful hosts The place is always clean, the breakfast is large and delicious. The local restaurant and bar are veey fun. I love st...
Discussion started 05/20/2019 05:34 PM by Marybeth - 0 repliesMarybeth from Kirkwood on 05/20/2019 05:34 PM
The Globe Hotel. Has become like “coming home”. Leaia and Mark r wonderful hosts The place is always clean, the breakfast is large and delicious. The local restaurant and bar are veey fun. I love stopping there. Always will
Boonslick Guest House in Boonville
- + What a pleasant suprise the Booneslick Guesthouse. Spacious, clean with lovely amenities and food and drink at the ready.
Sleeping was very comfortable. And a short walk to Frederic's Hotel Bar for d...
Discussion started 05/20/2019 04:59 PM by Mb - 0 repliesMb from Kirkwood on 05/20/2019 04:59 PM
What a pleasant suprise the Booneslick Guesthouse. Spacious, clean with lovely amenities and food and drink at the ready.
Sleeping was very comfortable. And a short walk to Frederic's Hotel Bar for drink great price. Would recommend to anyone
The Silos at Prairie Vale in Green Ridge
- + We stayed in the Punk Silo. The Silo’s are extremely cute. They have everything u need. Very clever storage, while providing everything
Wendy and Doug are down home peeps. The animals on the farm r f...
Discussion started 05/20/2019 04:51 PM by Mb - 0 repliesMb from Kirkwood on 05/20/2019 04:51 PM
We stayed in the Punk Silo. The Silo’s are extremely cute. They have everything u need. Very clever storage, while providing everything
Wendy and Doug are down home peeps. The animals on the farm r fun. Wonderful place, secluded and quiet. A great get away place
Tree Down
- + 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 Sou...
Discussion started 05/19/2019 06:33 PM by LS KB - 3 replies (last reply by LS KB at 05/20/2019 02:18 PM)LS KB from Lees Summit on 05/19/2019 06:33 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 someone will post when the tree is removed.
Chris from Leawood on 05/20/2019 01:43 PM
yes, it is down just East of South Dillon Road, you can see it from there. It is difficult to get around and i skinned up my shins doing it.
Chris from Leawood on 05/20/2019 01:50 PM
Just wanted to let everyone know that I sent an email to: contact@bikerockisland.com about the tree.
LS KB on 05/20/2019 02:18 PM
Thanks Chris, I spent 5 minutes evaluating how to go over, through or around...I did not see any way of doing so without getting into something that I did not want to experience, so I backed out and took the detour. Assume it just happened in the last day or so.
Rock Island Trail
- + If traveling from Lee's Summit Amtrak Station- How far down to the nearest RI trail head? Is there good overnight parking near the trail head? Or, is cycling to/from LS Amtrak to RI trail reasonable.
...
Discussion started 05/18/2019 04:15 PM by NWA Mark - 2 replies (last reply by Aaron at 05/20/2019 01:28 PM)NWA Mark from Bentonville on 05/18/2019 04:15 PM
If traveling from Lee's Summit Amtrak Station- How far down to the nearest RI trail head? Is there good overnight parking near the trail head? Or, is cycling to/from LS Amtrak to RI trail reasonable.
Tentatively planning a train out - cycle back trip. Hermann?
Does Amtrak still go to Washington?
Jharte from Raytown on 05/19/2019 09:58 AM
Hello Mark,
The nearest (continuous) Rock Island Trail starts in Pleasant Hill, MO. There is a Trailhead and it's safe for overnight parking. From the Lee's Summit Depot it's about a 20 minute drive via highway or about 1.5 hrs by bike via Smart Road. The Rock Island Trail from Pleasant Hill to the Katy Trail (and beyond) is an excellent ride and highly recommended. I've ridden across the state a few times from Pleasant Hill and really like it.
Sorry, not sure if Amtrak goes to Washington.
-Jharte
Aaron from Blue Springs mo on 05/20/2019 01:28 PM
Yes the Amtrak station does go to Washington Missouri, I just bought a ticket yesterday for a pick up next week on Friday.
Forum Daily Digest
- + BikeKatyTrail is now offering a "Daily Digest" email which summarizes all of the previous day's Forum activity.
This is a great way to keep up with the Katy Trail Forum, without having to keep comi...
Discussion started 04/03/2019 05:41 PM by Ray (webmaster) - 4 replies (last reply by Aaron at 05/20/2019 01:21 PM)Ray (webmaster) on 04/03/2019 05:41 PM
BikeKatyTrail is now offering a "Daily Digest" email which summarizes all of the previous day's Forum activity.
This is a great way to keep up with the Katy Trail Forum, without having to keep coming to the website and without getting individual "KT Alert" emails each time someone comments on the forum.
If you'd like to subscribe, just click in the "Forum Alerts" box near the top of this web page.
Anonymous from St Louis on 04/04/2019 06:18 AM
Wow, just visited the site to change my individual alerts to the digest option (thank you for that). This site looks great. Love what you've done. Very excited for the RIT. Thanks for all you do Ray! Signed, a happy cyclist
Jerry Whittle from Belleville IL on 04/04/2019 10:35 AM
Nice! I just signed up for it.
Jeepilot from Union on 04/04/2019 11:32 AM
signed up for the "Daily Digest" yesterday. It works great!Thanks
Aaron from Blue Springs mo on 05/20/2019 01:21 PM
Going to be heading out of pleasant Hill on the 29th of May around 6 am, riding to Washington Missouri slow and easy, any riders going that way that week that want to join me?
Tree Down on Rock Island Trail
- + 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 Sou...
Discussion started 05/19/2019 10:48 PM by LS KB - 0 repliesLS KB from Lees Summit on 05/19/2019 10:48 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 someone will post when the tree is removed.
Hart Creek Conservation Area in Hartsburg
- + Hi
Has anyone recently visited this campsite, want to more about the facilities available here. Called the number on their website, but could not reach anyone for more information. I am planning to vi...
Discussion started 05/16/2019 10:50 AM by Amit - 2 replies (last reply by steve at 05/19/2019 08:52 AM)Amit from St Charles on 05/16/2019 10:50 AM
Hi
Has anyone recently visited this campsite, want to more about the facilities available here. Called the number on their website, but could not reach anyone for more information. I am planning to visit here on memorial day weekend 2019.
Allen from Shawnee on 05/18/2019 04:50 PM
Unless something has changed, there are no facilities here. No toilet, no water, no picnic table just primitive camping
There is camping in Hartsburg volunteer park close to the trailhead. There is a picnic table and gazebo in park. Water and flush toilets at trailhead. There is also camping at Coopers landing in Easley. I don’t believe there are any camping facilities at conservation areas along trail other than primitive.
Allen
steve from saint louis on 05/19/2019 08:52 AM
Totally agree with Allen. I would add that I would only camp at Hart Creek if it was a time of year where you do not have ticks or mosquitoes, or I had a plan to deal with them.
Rocheport Tunnel Open
- + The closed signs were down and we were able to ride through the Rocheport tunnel! Hopefully it’s done officially and not just a one off, but wanted to let everyone know as we just passed through it.
Discussion started 05/17/2019 05:13 PM by Adam s - 2 replies (last reply by Allen at 05/18/2019 04:54 PM)Adam s from Kc on 05/17/2019 05:13 PM
The closed signs were down and we were able to ride through the Rocheport tunnel! Hopefully it’s done officially and not just a one off, but wanted to let everyone know as we just passed through it.
Flordian from Deltona Florida on 05/18/2019 10:31 AM
Sounds like good news. Planning to ride the trail in June and was kind of bummed out about not being able to see and go through tunnel.
Allen from Shawnee on 05/18/2019 04:54 PM
Thanks for the information, much appreciated.
Allen
Found glasses
- + Probably a long shot but did anyone lose a pair of prescription eyeglasses between Clinton and Windsor. We found a pair Thursday morning.
Discussion started 05/18/2019 03:45 PM by Jim - 0 repliesJim from St. Thomas on 05/18/2019 03:45 PM
Probably a long shot but did anyone lose a pair of prescription eyeglasses between Clinton and Windsor. We found a pair Thursday morning.
Globe Hotel Bed & Breakfast in Hartsburg
- + We stayed here 4/25/19, and had a delightful beginning to our hike on the Katy Trail at the Globe Hotel. Leaia and Mark were welcoming and accommodating. We were very comfortable. The rooms were imma...
Discussion started 05/17/2019 09:37 AM by Ruth & Michael - 0 repliesRuth & Michael from Petoskey, MI on 05/17/2019 09:37 AM
We stayed here 4/25/19, and had a delightful beginning to our hike on the Katy Trail at the Globe Hotel. Leaia and Mark were welcoming and accommodating. We were very comfortable. The rooms were immaculate and the breakfast outstanding. They went beyond the standard to keep us well fed with excellent food.
Jackson County Rock Island Trail Official Opening
- + The “Rock the Trail – Rock Island Ribbon Cutting” will take place on Saturday, June 1 at 10:00 a.m. at the 98th Street Trailhead located at 12600 E. 98th Street in Kansas City. Jackson County and the ...
Discussion started 05/17/2019 06:13 AM by Ray (webmaster) - 0 repliesRay (webmaster) on 05/17/2019 06:13 AM
The “Rock the Trail – Rock Island Ribbon Cutting” will take place on Saturday, June 1 at 10:00 a.m. at the 98th Street Trailhead located at 12600 E. 98th Street in Kansas City. Jackson County and the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) invites local officials, community members and media to celebrate the occasion and enjoy a great day on the trail.
...
The first 6.4 miles of the trail stretches from Jefferson Street, west of MO-291 in Lee’s Summit, to Brickyard Road, south of Blue Parkway in Kansas City.
...
[ more ... follow link below ]
Full Article: https://lstribune.net/index.php/2019/05/16/jackson-county-announces-official-opening-for-phase-one-of-rock-island-trail/
Source: Lee's Summit Tribune
Sedalia to Jefferson City
- + Is trying to ride the stretch from Sedalia to Jeff City in one day (& cath Amtrak back)a feasible plan for experienced/fit cyclists? We would be on hybrid bikes.
Discussion started 06/01/2013 06:55 PM by Mark - 9 replies (last reply by Karl Brand at 05/17/2019 05:53 AM)Mark from Bentonville, AR on 06/01/2013 06:55 PM
Is trying to ride the stretch from Sedalia to Jeff City in one day (& cath Amtrak back)a feasible plan for experienced/fit cyclists? We would be on hybrid bikes.
ArkyKenny on 06/02/2013 08:42 AM
The distance is not a problem, but linking up with the Amtrak ride and being on their schedule could be tricky. If you are worried about it, think about an out and back from Sedalia, eating lunch in Huntsdale, Rocheport, or some place like that. These long summer days allow for that, and I would much rather ride some extra miles than wait on a train.
FYI, Sedalia to Pilot Grove is my favorite part of the trail (because of the tree tunnels), but you climb to get to PG from both directions. Railroad grades wear on you very differently than those Arkansas hills. Not bad, just different. So be ready, and bring plenty of fluids because you will climb to PG twice if you do that.
Mark from Bentonville, AR on 06/03/2013 05:14 PM
There is an evening train scheduled to depart at ~6:30 pm. Is it that the trains often run behind schedule? I like your out and back idea but was also wanting to see as much of the trail in one day as possible
ArkyKenny on 06/03/2013 08:06 PM
My out and back suggestion is a reflection of my 1) my need to be early vs. 2) my utter disgust with having to wait. Since I have to be early, and hate to wait, and like to ride, the best solution for me is to do an out and back for a one day ride.
If it's your first time on the Katy, an out and back would also be a good option for you to figure out your preferred distance. I think that 80 on Katy is roughly equal to riding a century on the road, so that is what I consider a good full long, but fairly leisure day's ride. You will need to figure out your ideal day: The rolling resistance is more than I first expected, and there are NO hills to coast down, so there are no breaks. The Katy is both easier, and harder to ride than riding on the road. An out and back would be a good way to figure that out.
If you want to see the trail, which you will, get a ride to St Charles (maybe on Amtrak), and do a multi day trip back to Sedalia, or Clinton. That is how I did it. And I'm hooked!
Good luck!
Hank on 06/04/2013 05:04 AM
If you're an experienced fit cyclist then Sedalia to Jeff in one day should not be a problem. Just leave plenty early so you are not "on the clock" so to speak. Amtrak is often late though better than it used to be, when it was ALWAYS late. Don't forget with Amtrak, you MUST have a bike reservation, you can't just show up and put your bikes on. I agree with AK, Sedalia to Pilot Grove is sublime.
Mike from South of Clinton on 06/04/2013 07:48 PM
I have made the Sedalia - Jefferson City - Amtrak trip several times. That is close to a 90 mile day, I like the challenge. If things don't work out, you can stay the night and catch the morning train, or, just ride back...75 - 80 miles from your car can be a real problem if you break your bike or yourself. I still take time to stop and eat, talk to people, drink beer, etc. I have shown up with 5 minutes to spare before. I have had nothing but good experiences with Amtrak, even calling and changing my travel times the night before.
blatamy from st louis on 05/16/2019 09:24 AM
I want to ride from sedalia to jefferson city via the KT and Butterfield stage experience...anyone know where i can find a map with both listed?
Anonymous on 05/16/2019 01:39 PM
https://mobikefed.org/ButterfieldStageExperience/CrossStateRouteOptions has some static and interactive maps that may help.
Dean from Columbia on 05/16/2019 05:02 PM
Only reservation I might have are detours near Easley (3 miles on gravel roads) and Rocheport (4 mile detour, most of it on US 40). The Easley detour is rough, and slowed me down a bit last I took it. The section on 40 can be a little busy depending on time of day.
Karl Brand from Missouri City, TX on 05/17/2019 05:53 AM
I have ridden the entire trail 9 times, and the mileage and AMTK connection are very doable. I have to echo the sentiment; the Sedalia-Pilot Grove segment is my favorite.
Hart Creek Conservation Area in Hartsburg
- + Has anyone visited this area recently. Wanted to know more information about available facilities. I am planning to visit in memorial day weekend 2019.
Discussion started 05/16/2019 10:51 AM by Amit - 0 repliesAmit from St Charles on 05/16/2019 10:51 AM
Has anyone visited this area recently. Wanted to know more information about available facilities. I am planning to visit in memorial day weekend 2019.
GPS file
- + Since this forum is not searchable. Does anyone know where to get the GPS file for the Katy Trail. Thanks
Discussion started 05/15/2019 07:18 PM by JIm W - 3 replies (last reply by anonymous at 05/16/2019 08:21 AM)JIm W from Austin TX on 05/15/2019 07:18 PM
Since this forum is not searchable. Does anyone know where to get the GPS file for the Katy Trail. Thanks
Bill in Houston from Houston on 05/15/2019 09:56 PM
http://www.poi-factory.com/node/42537
Gary from Near Tebbetts on 05/15/2019 10:23 PM
Did you try the search button above? You can get GPS coordinates for the towns along the trail. Not sure if you are wanting something else?
Anonymous on 05/16/2019 08:21 AM
There is also a link on the Home page: GPS Coordinates.
No need to search, just click on the link.
Rivers Edge RV Park & Campground in Portland
- + do you have sites for hammocks?
Discussion started 05/15/2019 04:02 PM by Dewayne - 1 reply (last reply by Bill in Houston at 05/15/2019 09:57 PM)Dewayne from Paragould Arkansas on 05/15/2019 04:02 PM
do you have sites for hammocks?
Bill in Houston from Houston on 05/15/2019 09:57 PM
It's best to contact them directly.
Trail Condition
- + Hello Everyone!
I'm planning on riding from McKittrick to Columbia (round trip) over Memorial Day weekend- I know there's been a lot of rain this year- how are the trail conditions?
Discussion started 05/15/2019 03:54 PM by Adventure Cat - 1 reply (last reply by JIm W at 05/15/2019 07:21 PM)Adventure Cat on 05/15/2019 03:54 PM
Hello Everyone!
I'm planning on riding from McKittrick to Columbia (round trip) over Memorial Day weekend- I know there's been a lot of rain this year- how are the trail conditions?
JIm W from Austin TX on 05/15/2019 07:21 PM
https://katytrailmo.com/katy-trail-flood-advisory-may-2019/
Hartsburg
- + Here in hartsburg they have symbol stating that there is a restaurant where you can eat or get stuff from. But it's only open 4 days a week. And the only place really to get any food from it's the bar...
Discussion started 05/14/2019 05:11 PM by Resting a day or twoo - 1 reply (last reply by Bill in Houston at 05/15/2019 12:52 PM)Resting a day or twoo on 05/14/2019 05:11 PM
Here in hartsburg they have symbol stating that there is a restaurant where you can eat or get stuff from. But it's only open 4 days a week. And the only place really to get any food from it's the bar right down the street from volunteer Park. But the only thing they have there is an overcooked high price Pizza. The townspeople well let their kids say just about anything. As of me and my husband was walking back to our tent from getting us a pizza one little girl stated why are they coming this way. And a campsite we're staying at at the volunteer Park it's one BBQ pit playground kazeebo and a house. Even though the restroom is real convenient.
If you stop at hartsburg trailhead make sure you have plenty of food cuz nothing will be open until after 3:30 in the afternoon.
Bill in Houston from Houston on 05/15/2019 12:52 PM
Kind of fun that they have a bbq pit for a campfire and a gazebo you can sit under if it rains.
For a change of food, call the store over in Claysville and see what they have on offer. Just a nice little ride.
Rock Island Spur
- + Has anyone been on the RI Spur lately? My brother and I will be riding from Pleasant Hill to St. Charles next week. The MO State Parks web site advises about washouts and rough patches, which I can ha...
Discussion started 05/12/2019 10:41 AM by Dean - 2 replies (last reply by Dean at 05/15/2019 08:28 AM)Dean from Columbia on 05/12/2019 10:41 AM
Has anyone been on the RI Spur lately? My brother and I will be riding from Pleasant Hill to St. Charles next week. The MO State Parks web site advises about washouts and rough patches, which I can handle. But if there are significant sections of muck and mud, we may reroute and start from Clinton instead.
Kim Henderson - Kim's Cabins from Windsor on 05/13/2019 06:39 AM
This posted 5/9 on The Rock Island at Windsor FB page...
"Just rode the Rock island trail from Pleasent Hills to Windsor yesterday solo on a Surly LHT with 26x1.75&2 inch tires. Conditions were great , a few puddles here n there, some minor ruts, but overall the trail is 100 percent. Now on to Katy!"
Dean from Collumbia on 05/15/2019 08:28 AM
Thanks, Kim. We'll see you in a few days.
Steamboat Junction Campground in Bluffton
- + Is there shuttle service from bluffton to st.charles?
Discussion started 05/13/2019 09:29 PM by Dewayne - 2 replies (last reply by anonymous at 05/14/2019 10:15 AM)Dewayne from Paragould, Arkansas on 05/13/2019 09:29 PM
Is there shuttle service from bluffton to st.charles?
Gman from Erie PA on 05/14/2019 05:27 AM
Call Doug at the Bluffton Barn. 314-753-1521 or 573-236-4575
Anonymous on 05/14/2019 10:15 AM
Call
Bike Stop Cafe
Restaurant, Bike Shop, Water, Restroom, Shuttle
St Charles / St Charles MO
Mile marker 39.5
701 S Riverside Drive
636-724-9900
Bluffton
- + Had a great stay last week with Doug at the Bluffton Barn. He is a great guy with a lot of knowledge about the trail and any topic for that matter. If your looking for some good times, good cookin, an...
Discussion started 05/13/2019 07:17 PM by Gman - 0 repliesGman from Erie PA on 05/13/2019 07:17 PM
Had a great stay last week with Doug at the Bluffton Barn. He is a great guy with a lot of knowledge about the trail and any topic for that matter. If your looking for some good times, good cookin, and good conversation, this is your place. Doug will do anything for his guests; shuttle, cook, or pick up groceries before you arrive so you can cook for yourself. I recommend letting him do the cookin under the watchful eyes of his staff, Freckles and Spot