Mokane Market
- + I had a map that said there was camping in Mokane. The day I hiked in was their "World Fair", so I wondered through and asked one of the vendors about camping and he said no. I went to the market a...
Discussion started 09/12/2013 05:43 AM by Tammi Gardner - 2 replies (last reply by Billy at 09/12/2013 05:04 PM)Tammi Gardner from Kansas City, MO on 09/12/2013 05:43 AM
I had a map that said there was camping in Mokane. The day I hiked in was their "World Fair", so I wondered through and asked one of the vendors about camping and he said no. I went to the market and asked the young lady behind the desk, who was very nice, she in turn asked the owner, who was rather unfriendly and told me and a couple other guys who'd biked in that there was no camping. The 3 of us were taken by how unfriendly she was. I got a snack and was rung up by the owner and it seemed like it might kill her to do it. I was kind of bummed I couldn't camp b/c the next place was another 8 to 10 miles and I wanted to see the tractor pull they were having later that night. Oh well, on a good note the store had a little bit of everything and a oouple tables to sit at and cool off a bit.
Hank on 09/12/2013 07:13 AM
The Mokane Market is clean and well kept but my daughter and I did not get a warm welcome when we were there either.
Billy from Mokane on 09/12/2013 05:04 PM
We Mokanians need to have a town meeting and learn to treat trail riders better. Our world's fair went over great. Just hate to see our town treating anyone bad.
Riding the 240 East to West
- + I am planning to ride the entire trail from Clinton to Machens middle October. I have not planned out the daily course of events and stops yet, but would like to stop near Boonville and Columbia and ...
Discussion started 09/12/2013 11:34 AM by Will - 1 reply (last reply by anonymous at 09/12/2013 02:44 PM)Will from Columbia on 09/12/2013 11:34 AM
I am planning to ride the entire trail from Clinton to Machens middle October. I have not planned out the daily course of events and stops yet, but would like to stop near Boonville and Columbia and then maybe Jeff City and Hermann. I have rode some in those areas. Any suggestions and at this point it will just be myself. I have a new Trek Verve 3, that I have rode 30 and 40 miles on in a day, but plan on riding 50 a day or so. I will have extra inner tubes and repair kit, too. And lots of water, a camelback, etc. Any suggestions of where to stay, stop, etc. I will NOT be camping outside. B&B or hotels, please!
Anonymous on 09/12/2013 02:44 PM
Bring a spare tire. I had a tire explode once and it couldn't be repaired. I had to borrow a tire from another rider.
Rendleman Home B&B in Bluffton
- + Doug is amazing -- after finding out I could not camp I headed towards his B n B. I had already hiked 25 miles that day and was hot and tired so I called him to see if I could come and day early and ...
Discussion started 09/12/2013 06:10 AM by Tammi Gardner - 1 reply (last reply by Doug at 09/12/2013 11:17 AM)Tammi Gardner from Kansas City, MO on 09/12/2013 06:10 AM
Doug is amazing -- after finding out I could not camp I headed towards his B n B. I had already hiked 25 miles that day and was hot and tired so I called him to see if I could come and day early and if he could come and get me. He said yes to both -- he saved my life -- my only options were to walk till I dropped or got to his place. He was more that willing to come get me and the ride was not expensive well worth it. He made a wonderful dinner and breakfast. The room was fine -- he was a very down to earth and easy to talk to. My favorite part of this place was the hike up the bluff to overlook the river and what I had been and would hike past. Thanks to the very nice, helpful young man next door for being my tour up the bluff and for the ice cream -- great kid. And many thanks to Doug for taking me in a day early -- I surely didn't want to have to camp alongside the highway or hike all night long. Doug's dogs are great too very friendly.
Doug from Bluffton on 09/12/2013 11:17 AM
Thanks Tammi. Dylon and his family are fantastic. There are thousands like him around but we only hear about the ten deadbeats on the news, so it is great to see the appreciation showing up here. The good ones need to know people DO care.
lost and found?
- + Is there a lost and found phone number or something? This morning at mile marker 44 a very sweet man was looking for his hearing aid that fell out. Several of us bikers and runners were helping him,...
Discussion started 08/24/2013 01:28 PM by Karen - 1 reply (last reply by Chetna at 09/12/2013 09:59 AM)Karen from St. Louis on 08/24/2013 01:28 PM
Is there a lost and found phone number or something? This morning at mile marker 44 a very sweet man was looking for his hearing aid that fell out. Several of us bikers and runners were helping him, but we never found it. I told him to post his name and contact information at the trailheads in St. Charles and Greens Bottom. I have his phone number also, so please respond to this post if you find it.
Chetna from St Charles on 09/12/2013 09:59 AM
Hi Karen,
Thanks so much for posting this. It was my dad looking for his hearing aid.
We did not find it that day. Does not seem very likely that we will find it.
Concord Hill B&B in Peers
- + Thank you Maggie for your kindness, all the little detail things and for graciously accommodating my silly requests and quirks. To me this place was a hidden treasure. It was beautiful inside and ou...
Discussion started 09/12/2013 06:19 AM by Tammi Gardner - 0 repliesTammi Gardner from Kansas City, MO on 09/12/2013 06:19 AM
Thank you Maggie for your kindness, all the little detail things and for graciously accommodating my silly requests and quirks. To me this place was a hidden treasure. It was beautiful inside and out, the food was perfect, the hot tub and the porch were just what I needed after a long hike. I appreciated the organic foods and toiletries and the notes from Maggie. Maggie was the first and only person on the trail who offered to carry my pack to my room -- she also came and got me at the trailhead at my request (I don't know that this is a service she provides everyone, but I asked bc I knew I'd be tired). Very peaceful here with lots of things to do indoors and out (she had games and common areas) it was amazing.
My stay (Baymont, Jefferson City)
- + The Baymont was decent, but some of the staff was terrible and unhelpful the night staff was awfully rude -- they just seemed to not want to be there. The hotel was not worth the money, it was old, d...
Discussion started 09/12/2013 05:59 AM by Tammi Gardner - 0 repliesTammi Gardner from Kansas City, MO on 09/12/2013 05:59 AM
The Baymont was decent, but some of the staff was terrible and unhelpful the night staff was awfully rude -- they just seemed to not want to be there. The hotel was not worth the money, it was old, dirty and in a neighborhood that did not seem very safe to me. It was within walking distance of downtown and there are some cute shops and food joints. The capital was impressive and well kept.
MKT trail
- + Good trail, the first couple miles into Columbia from Mcbaine were rather boring, but very scenic after that -- I seemed longer that 8.8 to me. Downtown was nice, lots of shops and food. There was a...
Discussion started 09/12/2013 05:54 AM by Tammi Gardner - 0 repliesTammi Gardner from Kansas City, MO on 09/12/2013 05:54 AM
Good trail, the first couple miles into Columbia from Mcbaine were rather boring, but very scenic after that -- I seemed longer that 8.8 to me. Downtown was nice, lots of shops and food. There was a hotel, but not in my price range so I took a cab out to the Howard Johnson's very nice staff there, decent hotel and right next to a grocery store and a couple food places, a mile or so down the road there's a wal mart, hy vee and shopping.
So Glad I Stayed Here (Globe Inn, Hartsburg)
- + I hiked the Katy Trail from West to East. This was the first bed n breakfast I had ever stayed at so I had no clue what to expect. I was not disappointed. I was greeted with a smile, a chair, a gl...
Discussion started 09/11/2013 09:24 PM by Tammi Gardner - 0 repliesTammi Gardner from Kansas City, MO on 09/11/2013 09:24 PM
I hiked the Katy Trail from West to East. This was the first bed n breakfast I had ever stayed at so I had no clue what to expect. I was not disappointed. I was greeted with a smile, a chair, a glass of water and a conversation which was exactly what I needed. The place was cozy, the food was great, but what made my stay was the owner. She is a lovely woman so kind, gracious and down to earth. We sat out and talked all evening and I enjoyed every minute of it. The room was great, the restaurant next door was wonderful -- you can get a professionally prepared healthy meal. The owner makes a some wonderful homemade muffins. This is by far one of my best memories on the trip thanks to that wonderful owner!!!!
Nice Staff Decent Hotel (Comfort Inn Booneville)
- + Hiked the trail West to East couldn't decide if I should do the Holiday Inn Express or the Comfort Inn, chose based on price but I was not disappointed. The staff was friendly and helpful and the acc...
Discussion started 09/11/2013 09:12 PM by Tammi Gardner - 0 repliesTammi Gardner from Kansas City, MO on 09/11/2013 09:12 PM
Hiked the trail West to East couldn't decide if I should do the Holiday Inn Express or the Comfort Inn, chose based on price but I was not disappointed. The staff was friendly and helpful and the accommodations were fine. The Russell Stovers next door was amazing and thankfully it closes fairly early. It was quite a ways off the trail, but I got a shuttle from the bridge across town for $5 and they were very nice as well.
public showers ?
- + does anyone know if there are any public showers in st. charles to start with and any other areas would also be helpful . I was not planning on staying the night ,so no hotel ect.i just don't what to ...
Discussion started 08/31/2013 06:41 PM by AB3 - 6 replies (last reply by ralph at 09/11/2013 09:06 PM)AB3 from pleasant hill mo on 08/31/2013 06:41 PM
does anyone know if there are any public showers in st. charles to start with and any other areas would also be helpful . I was not planning on staying the night ,so no hotel ect.
i just don't what to be all sweaty going to lunch or dinner.
kevin from Jeff City on 09/03/2013 01:43 PM
Consider carrying some baby wipes and just wipe the grime off you. Much easier than finding a shower on the trail. If you stop at a trailhead with water, you can always sponge yourself off.
AB3 from pleasant hill mo on 09/04/2013 07:44 PM
thanks ,but last week i had 40 miles of sweat and grime . i ended up washing in a park restroom (not it's intended use) . for future trips in looking for public / pay showers. i have since heard that the casino in st. charles may have showers . can anyone confirm or deny.
Anonymous on 09/04/2013 08:05 PM
The casino probably could.
MidSouth from Rogersville, MO on 09/04/2013 08:43 PM
Have done the whole trail several times and don't know of any public showers anywhere along the way.
Anon on 09/05/2013 11:45 AM
You can use the ones in the Turner Katy Trail Shelter in Tebbetts. Otherwise, some of the nearby campsites might let you shower for a fee.
ralph on 09/11/2013 09:06 PM
Take a bar of soap and jump in the river.
It's what we did before there was running water.
Great Little Place (Crossroads Motel, Windsor)
- + This was a great little hotel -- a bit of a walk from the trail, but worth well worth it for a bed and shower and it was very reasonably priced. They don't have breakfast, but it was clean, the staff...
Discussion started 09/11/2013 09:05 PM by Tammi Gardner - 0 repliesTammi Gardner from Kansas City on 09/11/2013 09:05 PM
This was a great little hotel -- a bit of a walk from the trail, but worth well worth it for a bed and shower and it was very reasonably priced. They don't have breakfast, but it was clean, the staff was helpful and friendly, and there's food within walking distance however I do not recommend the Sonic.
Acorn Ridge in Augusta
- + I hiked the entire Katy Trail and Acorn Ridge was one of the 4 bed and breakfasts I stayed at. I had never been in a BnB until this last week and they are all so different. Acorn Ridge was very comf...
Discussion started 09/11/2013 08:55 PM by Tammi Gardner - 0 repliesTammi Gardner from Kansas City, MO on 09/11/2013 08:55 PM
I hiked the entire Katy Trail and Acorn Ridge was one of the 4 bed and breakfasts I stayed at. I had never been in a BnB until this last week and they are all so different. Acorn Ridge was very comfortable, the house was amazing and Natasha and Mike were so wonderful. They were very down to earth, gracious and accommodating. My quirky requests were well received and fulfilled. The little touches made Acorn Ridge amazing -- the robes, organic toiletries, bed linens and towels were so amazing after a day of hiking 25 miles. The landscaping was amazing as well it had all those little touches of home. Mike was nice enough to let me borrow his bike so I could visit Klondike Park (which is was well worth the it) and gets some pictures before dark and to help me plan my next days hike. Out of all the places I stayed on my journey this one sticks out in my memory -- the bed, pillows and the robe were so comfy!!! And they completely forgave my hiker hunger. It's not right on the trail and the walk/ride to it is hilly so be prepared if your on foot/bike for an extra mile maybe.
Restaurant Recommendations
- + Any recommendations for Augusta or Hermann?
Discussion started 08/22/2013 07:42 PM by Dave - 3 replies (last reply by anonymous at 09/11/2013 08:40 PM)Dave from Kansas City on 08/22/2013 07:42 PM
Any recommendations for Augusta or Hermann?
NBSTL68 from Augusta on 09/09/2013 10:54 AM
The most convenient is the Augusta Brewery as it is right off the trail so it gets a lot of business. They have several mocrobrew beers and a really good home made root beer, (Rocket Rootbeer) but IMO the menu is very sparce and the food is very ho-hum.
The few options for dining in the town of Augusta are not very good IMO and\or may not be open plus you have a huge long hill to climb to get into town.
If you are coming from the North, just before Defiance there is a great place calle Wine Country Gardens, (lunch hours only and have to look for the gravel road to turn on that crosses the trail about 1 mi. before Defiance). Great food and atmpsphere.
Defiance has a decent place, (The Defiance Roadhouse).
Your other options off the trail past Augusta are in Dutzow, the Dutzow Deli which is ok \ basic IMO or a burger\brat at Blumenhoff winerty approx 1/4 mi up the road on 94 (bikeable) from there. They also have a steep trail through the woods off the trail just before coming into Dutzow).
Trek on 09/09/2013 05:45 PM
Simons, Stone Hill winery restaurant, or the patio at Hermannhof with a platter and a bottle of wine all work well in Hermann. There is a little deli type restaurant on the south side of the street across from the grocery store also. Jury is out on it though. It's not been real consistent in the past to me.
Anonymous on 09/11/2013 08:40 PM
I personally am not a big fan of the Dutzow Deli. Very, very average (or below) food in my opinion and the the prices aren't great either. That's just my opinion. That said, you can't beat their convenience/proximity to the trail and the staff have been quite pleasant.
Wingate
- + Great place to start the trail...We parked and went out and back.
Discussion started 09/10/2013 10:58 PM by Traci & Anthony - 0 repliesTraci & Anthony from Heber Springs,Ar on 09/10/2013 10:58 PM
Great place to start the trail...We parked and went out and back.
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which bike
- + I'm riding the entire Katy Trail the end of this month. Buying a new Trek bike. Does anyone have an opinion on Trek Neko SL vs. Trek 7.3 FX WSD for this endeavor. Thanks.
Discussion started 09/07/2013 11:11 AM by Jeannie - 6 replies (last reply by Rosanne at 09/10/2013 07:38 PM)Jeannie from Arkansas on 09/07/2013 11:11 AM
I'm riding the entire Katy Trail the end of this month. Buying a new Trek bike. Does anyone have an opinion on Trek Neko SL vs. Trek 7.3 FX WSD for this endeavor. Thanks.
Brent from Warsaw on 09/07/2013 12:41 PM
Trek 7.3 is great, I bought one 4 months ago, I have toured fully loaded 80lbs plus I my weight is 210Lbs.Only changes trek 520 rear touring wheel have 2300 miles on it.
Jeannie from Arkansas on 09/07/2013 06:38 PM
Thanks for the response. Did you look at the Neko SL? I've gotten two different opinions from two different bike shops and I'm running out of time. I'm a 64 year old 119 pound woman so don't know which way to go.
Brent from Warsaw on 09/07/2013 07:53 PM
Get on them and ride,very important put on your riding gear see which bikes fit you better.
ArkyKenny on 09/09/2013 08:34 AM
Either bike will do just fine. So will any number of other bikes. The Katy is not real demanding--it's a flat rail bed with a hard surface, and good shelter from the wind.
Anything you spend more than $400 on will work great, stay adjusted, etc. I personally think a hybrid with 32s or 37s is the best way to go for most people. I say start there. Then, if you get Into it, go buy what you want once you know what you want.
More importantly, spend as much time as you can on your new bike before you get to the Katy. Adjust it. Tweak it. Make it fit you. Get in shape to ride it. Learn how to drink when you are not thirsty, and eat when you are not hungry so you can ride as long as you want to ride. Make sure you can fix a flat, and adjust the tension on your new shifter cable (or bring someone with you who can). Buy a chain tool and a master link, and know what to do with them too.
Those things, not the type of bike you have, will make it a great trip
Billy from Mokane on 09/10/2013 11:07 AM
My favorite bike for riding the trail is my Trek 7.7FX. Not familiar with the Neko, think it has disc brakes, not sure how the brakes would fare on the trail, especially when dust and grime is bad.
Rosanne from Hannibal on 09/10/2013 07:38 PM
jeannie, I'm a 67 year old and also would like to ride the Katy. I've been checking out Trek bikes online, and the NEKO one looks like it would do the job. You can get on their website and compare up to three bikes. Read the reviews. And definitely go to a local bike store to get fitted. I have an Electra Townie 21 speed, which I first saw on the trail a few years back. With athritis etc it is very easy to ride. I appreciate Trek's philosophy, and closest they have is the Trek Pure with the forward crank. It sure makes a difference in riding. I can sit to climb hills, and rode 15 miles the very first day (after 30+ non-riding years) with NO knee or butt pain! I think Electra bikes are what the Defiance bike rental place uses, but I bet a Trek would be nice too. I plan to go check them out tomorrow--but I do love my Townie. Good luck with your ride.
- + Biked today from Rocheport to McKittrick. Had several flat tireson the stretch from Jeff City east. Apparently there are thorns hidden in the trail debris. No way around it. Bring at least two spa...
Discussion started 09/10/2013 05:49 PM by Jamie - 0 repliesJamie on 09/10/2013 05:49 PM
Biked today from Rocheport to McKittrick. Had several flat tireson the stretch from Jeff City east. Apparently there are thorns hidden in the trail debris. No way around it. Bring at least two spare tubes ( I only had one) and a fresh patch kit. Also, there are few places to buy cold drinks--mokane is one. Pack exyra gatorades/water. I had to ride last 15 miles on flat front tire because my tubes had tears by stem--can't be fixed.
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Does no one have a flat on this trail?
- + It just hit me that in the several years that I've been riding the trail I've never seen anyone broken down with a flat. You'd think I'd have seen someone pushing their bike instead of riding. Maybe...
Discussion started 09/09/2013 09:00 PM by Brad P - 1 reply (last reply by Doug at 09/09/2013 09:08 PM)Brad P on 09/09/2013 09:00 PM
It just hit me that in the several years that I've been riding the trail I've never seen anyone broken down with a flat. You'd think I'd have seen someone pushing their bike instead of riding.
Maybe then I would have put an extra tube on the bike. In my defense, no patch kit could fix this catastrophic failure. When I got the tire off the tube ceased to exist past the valve stem.
It was a great day to be hiking on the Katy Trail, though. Unintentional biathalon, 1-hour riding, nine miles hiking?
Doug from Bluffton on 09/09/2013 09:08 PM
Keep that attitude Brad! Here's to those that go and do and still see beauty when things turn blue.
Rivers Edge RV - Is open
- + They are open, very nice people who work during the week. Roll-in pitch your tent and they will catch up with you.
Discussion started 09/09/2013 04:27 PM by Russ Rushing - 0 repliesRuss Rushing from St. Joseph on 09/09/2013 04:27 PM
They are open, very nice people who work during the week. Roll-in pitch your tent and they will catch up with you.
Katy Trail Fall Colors Tram Tours
- + Missouri State Parks and Boone Electric Cooperative are hosting the fourth annual Katy Trail Fall Colors Tram Tours in Rocheport on Wednesday, Oct. 16. For more information about the tours or informat...
Discussion started 09/08/2013 07:17 PM by Dawn Fredrickson, Katy Trail Coordinator - 0 repliesDawn Fredrickson, Katy Trail Coordinator on 09/08/2013 07:17 PM
Missouri State Parks and Boone Electric Cooperative are hosting the fourth annual Katy Trail Fall Colors Tram Tours in Rocheport on Wednesday, Oct. 16. For more information about the tours or information about how to reserve your spot, visit http://mostateparks.com/page/59151/fall-colors-tram-tours.
Water fountain temporarily turned off at Rocheport
- + We apologize for the inconvenience, but we've had to turn off the water fountain at Rocheport Trailhead while we fix a water leak. Water is still available inside the trailhead restrooms.
Discussion started 09/08/2013 07:15 PM by Dawn Fredrickson, Katy Trail Coordinator - 0 repliesDawn Fredrickson, Katy Trail Coordinator on 09/08/2013 07:15 PM
We apologize for the inconvenience, but we've had to turn off the water fountain at Rocheport Trailhead while we fix a water leak. Water is still available inside the trailhead restrooms.
best eats on the Katy
- + Mulberry Bakery and Grill in Rocheportopen Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday 11:00 am till dusk
Discussion started 09/07/2013 04:42 PM by Carolyn - 0 repliesCarolyn from rural Howard County on 09/07/2013 04:42 PM
Mulberry Bakery and Grill in Rocheport
open Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday 11:00 am till dusk