RI & KATY Trails
- + I plan on a self supported ride in early September. I'm older and ride a class one ebike, if you don't peddle you don't go. It's not sacrilege it's an equalizer.
I have 2 questions. Does the St...
Discussion started 04/22/2019 07:38 PM by Urban Trekker - 3 replies (last reply by Gary at 04/23/2019 01:31 PM)Urban Trekker from Sparks, Nv on 04/22/2019 07:38 PM
I plan on a self supported ride in early September. I'm older and ride a class one ebike, if you don't peddle you don't go. It's not sacrilege it's an equalizer.
I have 2 questions. Does the State of Missouri allow ebike on the RI and KATY trails. Does anyone know how difficult it is to find power on the trails.
Happy Trails
Anonymous on 04/23/2019 07:49 AM
From DNR's website: Electrically assisted pedal-powered bicycles and tricycles (maximum speed of 20 mph) are allowed.
Am not sure about power sources along the way. Some of the restroom facilities may have power outlets, as well as campgrounds, hotels, B & B's.
Mark from Strafford on 04/23/2019 10:40 AM
Our group did the KT last October, Clinton to St. Charles over 5 days. Three people had Specialized Vado E-bikes, seems like same type as yours, you don't peddle, you don't go. We averaged 40-50 miles per day. They did not need to recharge during the daily ride, just recharged battery each night at the hotel. Not sure how you would recharge if primitive camping along the way, if that is what you mean by self-supported.
They found that they used 10-15% more battery riding on chat surface as opposed to pavement, however, no one depleted their battery on daily rides.
Gary from Near Tebbetts on 04/23/2019 01:31 PM
I would think several things could impact your ride:
1) How old is your battery?, they do lose power as they age.
2) How much do you rely on the assist?, keeping in mind gravel will not be like pavement.
3) Have you ridden other Rail to Trails on it and what’s the shortest mileage you have achieved before battery failed?
4) Do you have more than one battery in case you can not find power to recharge?
5) Is your charger a rapid charger or slower charger.
I would hate to be on the Clifton City to Pilot Grove section and had to pedal the heavier e-bike without the assist. That would be a bad ending for that day on the trail.
Raymonds Family Restaurant in Windsor
- + Raymond's is closed. Neither my wife nor I could read the new name on the sign. Went to Wagon Wheel instead.
Discussion started 04/19/2019 07:56 PM by Bill in Houston - 1 reply (last reply by Crystal at 04/22/2019 10:20 AM)Bill in Houston from Houston on 04/19/2019 07:56 PM
Raymond's is closed. Neither my wife nor I could read the new name on the sign. Went to Wagon Wheel instead.
Crystal from Kansas City on 04/22/2019 10:20 AM
Raymond’s is now the Houndstooth Eatery.
Mulberry Grill & Bakery in Rocheport
- + This place is no longer in business.
Discussion started 04/21/2019 08:05 PM by Bill in Houston - 0 repliesBill in Houston from Houston on 04/21/2019 08:05 PM
This place is no longer in business.
Katy Trail Bed & Bikefest in Rocheport
- + We stayed one night at the Katy Bed and Bikefest and absolutely loved it. We had the whole cottage to ourselves - so that was an extra treat for us. The main house is super comfortable and decorate...
Discussion started 04/21/2019 07:58 PM by J&B - 0 repliesJ&B from Houston on 04/21/2019 07:58 PM
We stayed one night at the Katy Bed and Bikefest and absolutely loved it. We had the whole cottage to ourselves - so that was an extra treat for us. The main house is super comfortable and decorated perfectly. The kitchen is well equipped and everything is self service (which I totally liked). There are plenty of snacks, breakfast grab and go foods, and drinks provided. We even did our laundry. The owner, Brett, sent an email with all the directions to enter the home and was close by if we needed anything. The city of Rocheport is very charming and the people we met while we were there were super friendly. We knew ahead of time that most businesses closed early, so we made sure we arrived in plenty of time to eat an early dinner. (Meriwether’s cafe was excellent). We loved our stay at the Katy Bed and Bikefest...only wish we were staying longer.
Meriwether Cafe and Bike Shop in Rocheport
- + Hours are a little short, but they have mercy on stragglers.
Cheeseburger, fries, fried green tomatoes, pimento cheese, and Loghead beer. We had a great early dinner, and plan to go there again fo...
Discussion started 04/21/2019 07:56 PM by Bill in Houston - 0 repliesBill in Houston from Houston on 04/21/2019 07:56 PM
Hours are a little short, but they have mercy on stragglers.
Cheeseburger, fries, fried green tomatoes, pimento cheese, and Loghead beer. We had a great early dinner, and plan to go there again for breakfast.
Staff was friendly and helpful and had ownership in the place.
There was a social ride that rolled out while we were there, but we were already too full of miles.
Casey's General Store in Pilot Grove
- + Casey's is reliably open, and the pizza isn't bad. Got a couple of slices and a sandwich and some chips and went to the park for a nice picnic.
Discussion started 04/21/2019 07:45 PM by Bill in Houston - 0 repliesBill in Houston from Houston on 04/21/2019 07:45 PM
Casey's is reliably open, and the pizza isn't bad. Got a couple of slices and a sandwich and some chips and went to the park for a nice picnic.
Deon's Bar & Grill in Pilot Grove
- + Great dive bar. Was in town for steak night, and it was pretty great. Very good onion rings. Didn't try the beer. Beats Casey's pizza.
Discussion started 04/21/2019 07:42 PM by Bill in Houston - 0 repliesBill in Houston from Houston on 04/21/2019 07:42 PM
Great dive bar. Was in town for steak night, and it was pretty great. Very good onion rings. Didn't try the beer. Beats Casey's pizza.
Main Street Diner in Boonville
- + Had lunch in the Main Street Diner.
Food was great. I had a Reuben and wifey had pancakes, french toast, and bacon. Staff was great.
Looks like it is open wayyyy more than most businesses on the...
Discussion started 04/21/2019 07:37 PM by Bill in Houston - 0 repliesBill in Houston from Houston on 04/21/2019 07:37 PM
Had lunch in the Main Street Diner.
Food was great. I had a Reuben and wifey had pancakes, french toast, and bacon. Staff was great.
Looks like it is open wayyyy more than most businesses on the trail. It's also right at the entrance to the bridge.
Would def stop here again.
Northwestern-most point?
- + 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, phase...
Discussion started 04/21/2019 12:25 PM by Christine - 0 repliesChristine from Denver, CO on 04/21/2019 12:25 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, early May 2019. Thank you!
Lindenhof Bed & Breakfast in Augusta
- + We spent the night of April 16, 2019 at the Lindenhof B&B with another couple in the midst of a two day ride on the Katy Trail.
Our host, Kathy, has done a wonderful job of repainting and redecorating...
Discussion started 04/20/2019 04:45 PM by Jan and Stephen - 0 repliesJan and Stephen from Savoy, IL on 04/20/2019 04:45 PM
We spent the night of April 16, 2019 at the Lindenhof B&B with another couple in the midst of a two day ride on the Katy Trail.
Our host, Kathy, has done a wonderful job of repainting and redecorating the B&B since she bought it last September. Beds are great, rooms spacious but cozy. The covered hot tub in the backyard was a gift after many miles on the bikes. Kathy made a fabulous breakfast designed to provide energy for a day of riding. It was creative, delicious, nutritious, and beautifully presented. Kathy was the personification of great hospitality. We plan to go back again.
Hotel Bothwell in Sedalia
- + Had an excellent overnight stay at the Bothwell. Very cool old hotel. Great location to the Katy trail. There are trains located nearby and did wake me up a couple times, but the bed is so comfor...
Discussion started 04/20/2019 04:03 PM by J&B - 0 repliesJ&B from Houston on 04/20/2019 04:03 PM
Had an excellent overnight stay at the Bothwell. Very cool old hotel. Great location to the Katy trail. There are trains located nearby and did wake me up a couple times, but the bed is so comfortable. The hotel restaurant, Ivory Grill, was amazing...from appetizers to desserts
Parkfield Inn Clinton in Clinton
- + We stayed at the Parkfield before hitting the trail on April 18th. This is a fabulous family owned hotel and the rooms were big and bed was super comfy. The breakfast was great, too. Highly recomme...
Discussion started 04/20/2019 03:57 PM by J&B - 0 repliesJ&B from Houston on 04/20/2019 03:57 PM
We stayed at the Parkfield before hitting the trail on April 18th. This is a fabulous family owned hotel and the rooms were big and bed was super comfy. The breakfast was great, too. Highly recommend the Parkfield.
Ivory Grille in Sedalia
- + Food was great. Was not cheap, but it was a nice place to have dinner after a loooong day of riding. You gotta try the gooey butter cake.
Discussion started 04/19/2019 08:04 PM by Bill in Houston - 0 repliesBill in Houston from Houston on 04/19/2019 08:04 PM
Food was great. Was not cheap, but it was a nice place to have dinner after a loooong day of riding. You gotta try the gooey butter cake.
Wagon Wheel Cafe in Windsor
- + We just had lunch here today. People were friendly, and the food was soooo good. Amazing cheeseburger. Great prices. Highly highly recommended.
Discussion started 04/19/2019 07:58 PM by Bill in Houston - 0 repliesBill in Houston from Houston on 04/19/2019 07:58 PM
We just had lunch here today. People were friendly, and the food was soooo good. Amazing cheeseburger. Great prices. Highly highly recommended.
Shuttle
- + A buddy and I are riding the Katy Trail in July. We want to shuttle from St Charles to Clinton on July 9th. I'm looking for a couple of people to share the shuttle service. Please email your interest...
Discussion started 04/19/2019 10:44 AM by Tom C - 0 repliesTom C from Nashville Area on 04/19/2019 10:44 AM
A buddy and I are riding the Katy Trail in July. We want to shuttle from St Charles to Clinton on July 9th. I'm looking for a couple of people to share the shuttle service. Please email your interest to tcampbell5151@gmail.com
post to Facebook
or share this link to just this thread:
Shuttle
https://bikekatytrail.com/talk.aspx?tid=9655&tonly=1
Katy Trail in May
- + We are planning to walk the Katy trail starting in St Charles and walk 8 hours a day for 2 weeks.
I would like to know if someone have done this before , are there places to stay overnight along the...
Discussion started 03/25/2019 08:38 PM by Ale Isa - 6 replies (last reply by anonymous at 04/19/2019 09:11 AM)Ale Isa from St. Louis Mo on 03/25/2019 08:38 PM
We are planning to walk the Katy trail starting in St Charles and walk 8 hours a day for 2 weeks.
I would like to know if someone have done this before , are there places to stay overnight along the trail? Facilities? Any link we can use for better planning?
Thank you
Russell Williams from Colorado Springs on 03/25/2019 11:35 PM
The APP on KT has links for answers to all your questions. It should be fun.
Michael conley from Camdenton on 03/26/2019 07:13 AM
I hiked the entire trail last October, I finished it in 16 days with one day off. It’s a great hike and their is somewhere to stay in almost every town. Enjoy your hike!????
Kim Henderson - Kim's Cabins, Windsor from Windsor on 03/26/2019 11:29 AM
That's awesome and you'll love it! If you want to contact me by email kimh_316@yahoo.com or 660-351-0905 I'm happy to hook you up with some other ladies from St Louis area who have hiked the whole trail.
Olive from Sparta, IL on 03/26/2019 03:09 PM
I plan to walk from Sedalia East and camp along the way. Is there somewhere I can camp near Clifton City? The campground at Pilot Grove is too far for a day's walk.
Michael conley from Camdenton, mo on 04/19/2019 08:01 AM
Which direction are you hiking?... I hiked the entire trail from Clinton to Machens. Pending on your direction there are plenty of places to stay and plenty o re-supply.
Anonymous on 04/19/2019 09:11 AM
Depending on which direction you walk there are plenty of places to stay?
Strange phenomenon. I've never experienced that on a bike or in a car. Never noticed the towns changing position or anything.
I guess I have noticed hiking in the mountains, that the return distance is exponentially greater than the distance hiking in. Maybe it is a walking/hiking thing.
Shuttle from St Charles to Clinton on 6/21/19 Friday
- + Looking for a shuttle service or couple riders to add to our group of two, to shuttle back in the morning of Friday 6/21 from St Charles back to Clinton. The shuttle services are expensive. I unders...
Discussion started 04/17/2019 03:17 PM by Anne - 1 reply (last reply by Jerry Whittle at 04/19/2019 07:40 AM)Anne from Cleveland on 04/17/2019 03:17 PM
Looking for a shuttle service or couple riders to add to our group of two, to shuttle back in the morning of Friday 6/21 from St Charles back to Clinton. The shuttle services are expensive. I understand why, but hope there is a driver out there that has space for two more (2 adults, 2 bikes plus cart)or a group of one or two more riders that wants to share in the cost. Thanks!
Jerry Whittle from Belleville IL on 04/19/2019 07:40 AM
One option would be to join the Katy Trail Ride. It's scheduled to arrive in St. Charles that day and has a shuttle back to Clinton. I don't think that they will take the cart, but as it's a supported ride, you shouldn't need the cart.
https://mostateparks.com/2019ktride
RV parks near the Katy Trail
- + Looking for places to pull the travel trailer where we can easily access the trail to ride bikes.
Discussion started 04/08/2019 01:36 PM by GP - 2 replies (last reply by savage24 at 04/18/2019 10:45 PM)GP from Jefferson City on 04/08/2019 01:36 PM
Looking for places to pull the travel trailer where we can easily access the trail to ride bikes.
Kim Henderson - Kim's Cabins, Windsor from Windsor on 04/09/2019 12:53 AM
Windsor is the crossroads of the Katy and new 47 mile Rock Island section so you can ride 3 directions. We have beautiful Farrington Park and lake with campground, shower house and shelter house.
savage24 from KC, MO on 04/18/2019 10:45 PM
Katy Roundhouse Campground in Franklin has pull-thru RV sites and is right on the trail between Boonville and Rocheport.
2 businesses
- + I own 5 and 10 Antiques on First Street in Pleasant Hill also a new AirBnb in Pleasant Hill. How can I get these on your list?
Discussion started 04/18/2019 04:52 PM by Linda Young - 0 repliesLinda Young from Pleasant Hill on 04/18/2019 04:52 PM
I own 5 and 10 Antiques on First Street in Pleasant Hill also a new AirBnb in Pleasant Hill. How can I get these on your list?
Camping in Rochport
- + Are there any camping spots in Rocheport
Discussion started 04/16/2019 08:39 PM by Jim - 2 replies (last reply by anonymous at 04/18/2019 01:58 PM)Jim from St.Charles,Mo on 04/16/2019 08:39 PM
Are there any camping spots in Rocheport
Anonymous on 04/18/2019 07:45 AM
Jim, The City of Rocheport does not allow camping... however there are many options for overnight sleeping, from full service B&Bs to homes for rent by the day.
Anonymous on 04/18/2019 01:58 PM
There a couple of conservation areas west of town that allow camping. Click on Rocheport in the map above to get info.
Clark Street Lodge in Rocheport
- + We had a wonderful Girl's Retreat at the Clark Street Lodge Loft. It was perfect for the four of us. Very relaxing and we all felt welcome and at home.
Discussion started 04/18/2019 01:48 PM by Pam Hendrix - 0 repliesPam Hendrix from Lenexa on 04/18/2019 01:48 PM
We had a wonderful Girl's Retreat at the Clark Street Lodge Loft. It was perfect for the four of us. Very relaxing and we all felt welcome and at home.
traveling from KC train station to the Rock Island Trail - need safe direcitons
- + I need safe directions from the downtown KC train station to the Rock Island trail.
Discussion started 04/17/2019 11:09 AM by Rick - 1 reply (last reply by Bobby at 04/17/2019 12:46 PM)Rick from Ste Genevieve on 04/17/2019 11:09 AM
I need safe directions from the downtown KC train station to the Rock Island trail.
Bobby from Fort Worth on 04/17/2019 12:46 PM
That is a tall order. Can you get off the train in Lee’s Summit? Much closer and a safter trip to trail head.
RI Trail conditions
- + My brother and I are planning a trip from Pleasant Hill to Machens next month. I've heard the section from Pleasant Hill to Windsor is a little rough, and services are limited. I've checked out the RI...
Discussion started 04/16/2019 10:00 AM by Dean - 1 reply (last reply by Adam at 04/16/2019 12:13 PM)Dean from Columbia on 04/16/2019 10:00 AM
My brother and I are planning a trip from Pleasant Hill to Machens next month. I've heard the section from Pleasant Hill to Windsor is a little rough, and services are limited. I've checked out the RIT website, but it's a little short on useful information. Anybody been on it much this year?
Adam from KC on 04/16/2019 12:13 PM
Hi, I recently rode the Rock Island Spur that you're referencing and it was fine. It is short on amenities in that water is tough to come by, but there's a little local shop near a trailhead in Chillhowee called The Country Store that will fill up bottles for you provided they're open.
Otherwise it's pretty easy and open, if not a bit washed out in small areas. Careful of larger rocks as my front wheel met one last summer and I wiped out!
Mokane Bar and Grill in Mokane
- + Stopped here 2 times on an out and back trip. Today I stopped here in the morning and they are now serving breakfast! Today was their first day serving breakfast, I really got lucky. Excellent service...
Discussion started 04/16/2019 09:31 AM by Fran T. - 0 repliesFran T. from Detroit on 04/16/2019 09:31 AM
Stopped here 2 times on an out and back trip. Today I stopped here in the morning and they are now serving breakfast! Today was their first day serving breakfast, I really got lucky. Excellent service from friendly folks and the breakfast is delicious.
Riding from Kansas City to Clinton, MO (trailhead)
- + Anyone have any suggestions re riding from Kansas City to Clinton MO? Looking for best route, lesser traffic/safer the better.
Discussion started 05/28/2014 10:04 AM by Jerry - 10 replies (last reply by gina greene at 04/14/2019 07:28 PM)Jerry from Maine on 05/28/2014 10:04 AM
Anyone have any suggestions re riding from Kansas City to Clinton MO? Looking for best route, lesser traffic/safer the better.
ArkyKenny on 05/28/2014 11:59 AM
The general thought on this topic is to not do it: The roads are not real safe. That doesn't mean it can't be done, but.....
There is a spur off the Katy that will eventually make it to KC, but it is not complete, so that is not really an option. One day....
Since you are a Maine guy, I am guessing that you want to fly to KC, then ride to Clinton and ride the rest of the trail. If that is what you want to do (thus avoiding shuttles, etc. to Clinton), what most people have taken is an eastern route around KC to Sedalia from the KC airport (which is quite a bit north of KC), then done an out and back to Clinton from Sedalia. To me, that is a better alternative than playing "Dodge the cars and bullets" in KC and "Dodge the cars on roads with no shoulder" elsewhere.
You could also take a wide 2 day counter-clockwise "3/4 of a loop Tour around KC", ending up in Clinton. That might be a fun way to do it.
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That said, IMO, there is not a good direct way to ride a bike from KC to Clinton.
Trek on 05/28/2014 01:02 PM
You may be able to ride to from KCI to Union Station and take the Amrak to Sedalia from there. It would be best to contact Amtrak about putting a bike on in KC, beings there is a fee for doing so.
An alternative plan would be fly to St. Louis, have Locco House B&B in St. Charles pick you up and at the air port, spend the night at the B&B and start your ride the next moring from St. Charles.
Jerry from Maine on 05/28/2014 02:46 PM
Anyone have any suggestions re riding from Kansas City to Clinton MO? Looking for best route, lesser traffic/safer the better. We will definitely be riding and do not want to shuttle or take the train. We are parking the car in KC (West 43 Street).
Trek on 05/28/2014 07:06 PM
Have you searched this site? This topic comes up over and over again. I'm guessing that either you don't like the prior suggestions or you haven't read other prior threads. I haven't the need to ride from KC to Clinton and haven't, but it's been done before. If you can't find a route by searching here, try searching on crazyguyonabike.com. Lots of transam riders have ridden the Katy and may have past through KC.
ArkyKenny on 05/28/2014 09:35 PM
The Trans-Am Trail is 20 miles north of Springfield--No where near KC.
I'm telling you, there is not a good direct route on bike from KC to Clinton. If I HAD to do it, I'd get on Google Earth and piece together a farm road route because the larger roads really don't have any shoulders in that area, and people fly down those curvy things at 75mph. NOT SAFE. Then there is also the whole KCMO situation too: I have never ridden with body armor, and don't want to try it.
Reconsider. Maybe start from Springfield. Ride the Frisco Highline Rail Trail to Bolivar, there is a good wide shouldered highway from Bolivar to Clinton, then have a great time on the Katy.
Trek on 05/29/2014 12:26 PM
You are absolutely right Arky. Following the ACA maps, the TransAmerican Trail passes south of Kansas City and the Lewis and Clark Trail passes around Kansas City from the north to the east side and then eastward. It was foolish to think that anyone on a transam route of their own making, or on either of the ACA routes would have ever passed through Kansas City who had journals on crazyguy. When riding 2,000 miles, an extra 40 mile detour would probably be totally out of the question.
ArkyKenny on 05/29/2014 03:24 PM
Trek, you are proving my point for me. Neither the Tran-am or Lewis and Clark trail go near KC. Why do you think that is?
Jerry wanted to know a good, safe, direct bike route from KC to Clinton.--all I'm saying is that some of those can be done, but I'm not so sure that all of them can be done at the same time based on what I know about the roads in that area.
1) I'd re- think that plan. That is part of what this website is about isn't it? 2) If he is going to do it anyway, the way I would do it is straddle the Kansas line on dirt or small farm roads south out of KC (a not-so-direct, but safer route), then once 30 or so miles out of town, I'd cobble together a route on farm roads to Clinton, staying off the larger (if that is what you want to call them) roads. I'd use google maps to find my route.
Or.........good luck. Do it your way.
Trek on 05/29/2014 05:48 PM
Well......I wasn't trying to help you out Arky. You wasnt the one who asked for help in a route.
My point was simply that bike travelers very often get off the route to see attractions, visit family, etc. A few extra miles when riding across country is petty. Even though there is no published ACA route through KC, there are several crazyguyonabike journals with routes from KC to the Katy, and there are some on this site as well. The opinion of those who have put the rubber to the road could be of greater value than one's hypothetical Google route.
Seek the knowledge of those who have blazed the trail before you. Or....good luck. Do it your way.
Bike Rider from Kansas City on 05/30/2014 02:34 PM
http://www.mapmyride.com/us/mission-hills-ks/kansas-city-to-clinton-mo-route-35228280
Jerry from Maine. Here is a link to a MapMyRide route that someone created in 2011. I'd take a look at it and see if it fits your purpose. I hope you do come to Misssouri and ride the Katy Trail, it will be wonderful to have you visit! Good Luck!
gina greene from ventura on 04/14/2019 07:28 PM
Please let me know what my options are for a shuttle ride to trail head in clinton from kansas city
Cecils Cyclery in Sedalia
- + Thanks for the nice words about my dad.
Discussion started 04/14/2019 03:08 PM by GC - 0 repliesGC from Sedalia on 04/14/2019 03:08 PM
Thanks for the nice words about my dad.
Lindenhof Bed & Breakfast in Augusta
- + We spent last weekend 4/07/19 at the Lindenhof with another couple.
Loved the home and patio area. Beautiful home and rooms. Luv the antiques and decor touches. Kathy was very welcoming and accommod...
Discussion started 04/14/2019 03:07 PM by Mark and Linds - 0 repliesMark and Linds from Chesterfield on 04/14/2019 03:07 PM
We spent last weekend 4/07/19 at the Lindenhof with another couple.
Loved the home and patio area. Beautiful home and rooms. Luv the antiques and decor touches. Kathy was very welcoming and accommodating. We highly recommend this B&B and will definitely return. Saturday was a perfect day, so we rode the Katy trail, hit the Defiance Winery and then drove to Augusta to the B&B. Rain was predicted for Sunday, but was light and blessed us with a double rainbow. It was a wonderful weekend. Do stay at the Lindenhof.
Katy Junction B&B in Pilot Grove
- + Our group stayed at the KATY Junction B&B recently and it was awesome. Jerry is the nicest and most helpful person you’ll know. He certainly knows what excellent customer service is. Rooms are stylish...
Discussion started 04/13/2019 12:13 PM by John - 0 repliesJohn from State College PA on 04/13/2019 12:13 PM
Our group stayed at the KATY Junction B&B recently and it was awesome. Jerry is the nicest and most helpful person you’ll know. He certainly knows what excellent customer service is. Rooms are stylishly appointed, clean with comfortable beds, and the breakfast was surperb. He’s a great chef. Jerry is also the town’s historian (official or unofficial, he knows the area). Stop and stay a spell. Ride safe.
Camping in Mokane
- + Do they allow camping at the trailhead in Mokane? The Katey Trail website shows a camping emblem but does not have a pin on the map showing where. I have tried calling the Mokane City Hall several tim...
Discussion started 03/27/2019 09:25 AM by Troy - 4 replies (last reply by Troy at 04/11/2019 10:38 PM)Troy from Monroe City, Mo on 03/27/2019 09:25 AM
Do they allow camping at the trailhead in Mokane? The Katey Trail website shows a camping emblem but does not have a pin on the map showing where. I have tried calling the Mokane City Hall several times but nobody ever answers the phone...
Allen from Shawnee on 03/27/2019 10:13 AM
Camping at trailheads is not allowed. I have never found camping in Mokane. Tebbits next town west has a hostel. Next town east Portland has camping.
Allen
Gary from Near Tebbetts on 03/27/2019 04:05 PM
The campsite emblem may be referring to the Mokane Missouri river access which would be accessed by dropping down to Hwy 94 from the trailhead, turning right, taking the second gravel road on the left (county road 479) and going to the end where there is a fairly large parking area and boat ramp. I do not know if any campsites are there.
Ray (webmaster) on 03/27/2019 10:39 PM
I'm sorry for the confusion - the camping icon at Mokane was incorrect. This was an error that occurred in the recent website update, but it is completely fixed now.
Here is a list of all camping locations that I know of along the Katy Trail: https://bikekatytrail.com/planner.aspx?scid=11&ecid=59&rt=0&svcs=|4|
Again, sorry for the trouble, and happy trails!
Troy from Monroe City on 04/11/2019 10:38 PM
City Hall in Mokane contacted me and said they allow camping at the Lions Club Park. Its on the North side of the trail head..
Planning Your Trip - Trail Closures
- + I didn't understand this when we planned our trip, and I think maybe it will help others who are planning trips.
The state parks department, without warning, closes sections of trail. They do lots o...
Discussion started 04/11/2019 02:35 PM by Bill in Houston - 0 repliesBill in Houston from Houston on 04/11/2019 02:35 PM
I didn't understand this when we planned our trip, and I think maybe it will help others who are planning trips.
The state parks department, without warning, closes sections of trail. They do lots of planned maintenance during the prime riding season.
Make sure that you check out this page:
https://mostateparks.com/page/58843/potential-flood-locations
and the closures listed on the right side of the page.
It can be pretty disappointing when you see the sections that are closed, but it's better to know ahead of time rather than being surprised.
Bluffton Barn in Bluffton
- + we will be in your area the first week in june and are interested in staying with you one night. we are not campers, and would prefer 2 beds. could you email us or post here with rates and availabili...
Discussion started 04/10/2019 04:36 PM by lambchop - 1 reply (last reply by Rider at 04/10/2019 10:04 PM)lambchop from northwest arkansas on 04/10/2019 04:36 PM
we will be in your area the first week in june and are interested in staying with you one night. we are not campers, and would prefer 2 beds. could you email us or post here with rates and availability for that week for 2 people.
thanks
Rider from Missouri on 04/10/2019 10:04 PM
You would be better off contacting him directly. He has an ad on the Bluffton page. I doubt if he has your email address and might not want to conduct business on an open forum.
Black Walnut Trailhead in Black Walnut
- + Safe to leave car here for 5 days?
Discussion started 04/09/2019 12:37 PM by Chris - 2 replies (last reply by BikerBoy at 04/09/2019 03:25 PM)Chris from Cuyyahoga falls ohio on 04/09/2019 12:37 PM
Safe to leave car here for 5 days?
Anonymous on 04/09/2019 01:02 PM
It may be, but I would not do it. It's in the middle of pretty much nowhere.
St. Charles is a much better choice.
BikerBoy from Maryville, IL on 04/09/2019 03:25 PM
No place there to leave a car. Not in Machens, either. Lots of parking in St. Charles.