DNR Ride starts in Clinton on June 18
- + I see several folks are talking about riding on the Trail the week of June 17. Just a heads up that the DNR ride is that week going from Clinton to St. Charles with overnights in Sedalia, Columbia, M...
Discussion started 06/09/2013 07:49 PM by Sharonbikes - 6 replies (last reply by Savage24 at 06/23/2013 11:15 AM)Sharonbikes from Kansas City on 06/09/2013 07:49 PM
I see several folks are talking about riding on the Trail the week of June 17. Just a heads up that the DNR ride is that week going from Clinton to St. Charles with overnights in Sedalia, Columbia, Mokane and Marthasville. If you are planning a solo trek that week, be mindful of the 300 riders who will be doing the state sponsored ride. Or, maybe you want to join in the fun as a day rider! http://mostateparks.com/2013-katy-trail-ride
Anonymous on 06/10/2013 07:33 AM
And conversely for all of the DNR riders, be mindful that there are others on the trail who would like to enjoy their ride also.
Pseudio on 06/15/2013 06:46 AM
You are correct Anon. Most of the annual DNR riders are newbies and trail etiquette has not been understood yet. Similar to the Pedalers Jamboree baby stroller group this year. Its all a good time though.
dave from lowrycity, mo on 06/15/2013 11:06 AM
you are so wrong about the dnr riders.
Sharonbikes from Kansas City on 06/15/2013 02:10 PM
I would say that most of the DNR riders are very experienced riders as many of them do this ride every year and have for years. There isn't much room for newbies on a ride like the DNR ride - you have to have some miles on the saddle to make it. Very different crowd then that of the Peddlars Jamboree.
Pseudio on 06/18/2013 06:40 AM
I happen to have some experience, as you may, doing the DNR ride and when the director asked who was doing it for the first time, over half the crowd in the Clinton school auditorium raised their hands in 2011. Also on the KT when stopping at organized water/food stops one could not get through the crowds "on the trail". Being able to do 40-50 miles in a full day is not the only qualifier for the DNR KT ride. Hope the storms didn't have the tent campers last night have to go into the buildings. Save ride this year newbies.
Savage24 from KC, MO on 06/23/2013 11:15 AM
We had people from all over the US and at least one from Canada on the DNR ride this year. Just because they are riding the Katy for the first time does not make them inexperienced trail riders.
Keys Found! June 19th
- + Keys Found! June 19th around MM160. That's about 8 miles west of Hartsburg, heading eastbound. I know the DNR group went through there earlier so I contacted them as well. We stayed at Hartsburg tha...
Discussion started 06/23/2013 09:59 AM by Tess - 0 repliesTess from OFallon on 06/23/2013 09:59 AM
Keys Found! June 19th around MM160. That's about 8 miles west of Hartsburg, heading eastbound. I know the DNR group went through there earlier so I contacted them as well. We stayed at Hartsburg that night so I turned the keys into the State Police, who was going to hand them over to the DNR ranger. Just hope the owner gets them back!
Rrecumbent Trikes on the Katy
- + How many ride the Katy on a recumbent tadpole trike? I'd like to hear how your trike is set up; what size and type of tires, tubes and if you use flat prevention liners such as Mr. Tuffy?Thanks
Discussion started 06/02/2013 05:46 PM by Gary - 2 replies (last reply by JC at 06/22/2013 12:09 AM)Gary from O'Fallon on 06/02/2013 05:46 PM
How many ride the Katy on a recumbent tadpole trike? I'd like to hear how your trike is set up; what size and type of tires, tubes and if you use flat prevention liners such as Mr. Tuffy?
Thanks
gabe on 06/03/2013 04:03 PM
Ive ridden the trail a few times on my old catrike. Overall i did not change anything. I like primo comet tires and have never had a flat. Only thing i recomend is to bring a few extra tubes, since recumbent wheels are sometimes an odd size. Also fenders are nice. The trail is sometimes light and dusty and you will end up covered in dust and dirt.
JC from Chesterfield on 06/22/2013 12:09 AM
I rode a TerraTrike Rover 8 from the Mo Research Center to Columbia and had Big Apple tires with tuffy liners - with no flats. I've since put Big Apple tires with tuffies on my Catrike Expedition and plan to ride the entire trail this summer. I suspect the wider BA's may be particularly helpful with any softer areas remaining after the flooding.
DNR Trailride
- + Just wondering how everyone was doing on the trail ride this week.
Discussion started 06/20/2013 08:46 PM by Rob - 1 reply (last reply by anonymous at 06/21/2013 06:19 AM)Rob from Troy,Mo on 06/20/2013 08:46 PM
Just wondering how everyone was doing on the trail ride this week.
Anonymous on 06/21/2013 06:19 AM
Most of them are doing okay. They're pretty tired by now though. There are several that are tiring pretty bad. They just weren't prepared and didn't realize how difficult the week long ride would be. They should recover and will have many stories to tell of their adventure.
Love Locks on the 364 bridge?
- + Rode the Highway 364 bridge to the Katy this am. At the center lookout of the Mo. River bridge, there are a number of padlocks attached to the fence. Is this the STL version of the "Love Locks Bridge"...
Discussion started 06/20/2013 05:29 PM by love2bike - 0 replieslove2bike from Chesterfield MO on 06/20/2013 05:29 PM
Rode the Highway 364 bridge to the Katy this am. At the center lookout of the Mo. River bridge, there are a number of padlocks attached to the fence. Is this the STL version of the "Love Locks Bridge" in Paris? If it is, the love of my life and I will be biking out there soon to attach our lock, and throw the key in the river. Does anyone know anything about this?
Wild Boars near Rocheport
- + Not the kind of wildlife I'd want to see. http://www.komu.com/news/wild-boars-spotted-on-katy-trail-near-rocheport/
Discussion started 06/19/2013 06:12 AM by Hank - 1 reply (last reply by Mike Rodemeyer at 06/20/2013 08:37 AM)Hank on 06/19/2013 06:12 AM
Not the kind of wildlife I'd want to see.
http://www.komu.com/news/wild-boars-spotted-on-katy-trail-near-rocheport/
Mike Rodemeyer from Hartsburg on 06/20/2013 08:37 AM
Those same boars were shot and killed by DNR.
Is MM87 area west of Treolar passable
- + The latest on trail conditions on this area from this site is from late the 13th. On the Katy Trail State Park site as of the 14th it says the only closure on the trail is east of St. Charles. Has an...
Discussion started 06/15/2013 09:19 AM by Jim W - 5 replies (last reply by Jim W at 06/18/2013 11:29 PM)Jim W from St Louis on 06/15/2013 09:19 AM
The latest on trail conditions on this area from this site is from late the 13th. On the Katy Trail State Park site as of the 14th it says the only closure on the trail is east of St. Charles. Has anyone been thru the area west of Treloar to confirm it is now reopened. Other washout areas have had amazingly prompt repairs to make them usable. Kudos to the DNR.
randy & penny on 06/15/2013 11:10 AM
We rode it last weekend. It was rough but open.
Jim W from St Louis on 06/15/2013 08:52 PM
Thanks for your response.
Laurel & David from Santa Barbara on 06/17/2013 09:35 PM
We started in St Charles on June 13th- and will finish in Sedalia on the 18th. We've hit some rough road at times, but everything has been rideable so far!! All the more amazing when you see the physical evidence of flooding all around. A big shout out to the crews keeping the trail clear. Thank you!
Pseudio on 06/18/2013 03:36 PM
That's a wash out area with big ruts, branches, rocks and sharp arrowheads. I went through Memorial Day weekend and there was a guy with a flat tire there. Better have protection, tire that is like kevlar linings.
Jim W from St Louis on 06/18/2013 11:29 PM
We went thru the area today and it was in good shape. They obviously had recently top dressed some areas but it was not rough any more.
antiques
- + Is there anywhere on the Katy Trail where you can get off the bikes and wander through some antique stores? (not St.Charles we know about those)
Discussion started 06/16/2013 03:16 PM - 5 replies (last reply by Michael Rodemeyer at 06/18/2013 11:09 AM)Anonymous on 06/16/2013 03:16 PM
Is there anywhere on the Katy Trail where you can get off the bikes and wander through some antique stores? (not St.Charles we know about those)
Anonymous on 06/16/2013 03:53 PM
We had fun in Hermann-- not to mention the charming old town feel and architecture.
Robbie M. from Tulsa, Ok on 06/17/2013 05:49 AM
Rocheport. Nice section of the trail on either side too.
Anonymous on 06/17/2013 05:52 AM
Augusta
Hahbeeb on 06/17/2013 06:52 AM
Boonville.
Cathy from Jefferson City may question the validity of the responses from "Anonymous" beings they didnt take the time to type a more human name in the box like "Geoff" or "Cindy Lou."
Michael Rodemeyer from Hartsburg on 06/18/2013 11:09 AM
The Yellow Moon in Jefferson City is the best antique shop closest to the KATY trail.Please look at moriverbluffs.org for more info. Tom, the owner and John the manager know more about antiques and can discuss it forever. Plus Tom has a fantastic arrowhead collection on display.
- + My wife and I along with Kevin and Esther from Highlands Ranch,Co. rode from Clinton to St. Charles on June 10th to June 16th and we wanted to commend all of the men and women that worked so hard and ...
Discussion started 06/17/2013 04:12 PM by Tom and Deanna - 1 reply (last reply by Laurel & David at 06/17/2013 09:26 PM)Tom and Deanna from Evergreen,Co. on 06/17/2013 04:12 PM
My wife and I along with Kevin and Esther from Highlands Ranch,Co. rode from Clinton to St. Charles on June 10th to June 16th and we wanted to commend all of the men and women that worked so hard and put in long hours to clear the trail of all the mud from the flood and all the downed trees that were across the trail. All of your hard work was really appreciated and made our ride one we will always remember. Thank you.
Laurel & David from Santa Barbara on 06/17/2013 09:26 PM
Here, here! Our ride from St Charles to Sedalia has been amazing. This trail is a gem!! And thank you for this website and forum. I have been pouring over it since we began planning this trip last October and now we are actually riding it. 50 miles today! The information, maps and comments have been so helpful. I never post to things like this (and have probably gone a bit overboard posting tonight)-- but its one way to say thank you. This has been a one of a kind vacation!
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Augusta Brewing Co. (Augusta)
- + Good beer however if you want food stay home because their service
sucks you can't even order food to go and eat it there they don't care
about customers and apparently they have never taken a...
Discussion started 10/16/2010 09:38 PM - 10 replies (last reply by Laurel & David at 06/17/2013 09:09 PM)Anonymous on 10/16/2010 09:38 PM
Good beer however if you want food stay home because their service
sucks you can't even order food to go and eat it there they don't care
about customers and apparently they have never taken a business
management course because they are loosing alot of good money by
not serving their customers
Rodney P from Orlando on 10/17/2010 06:35 PM
A couple of my friends and I ate their while staying at the Red Brick Inn. They recommended the Brewing Co. and we were very pleased. The food was great. The service was a little slow but ok. We were there earlier this month and it was slow everywhere. We were biking the Katy Trail. I would go back.
anderm00 from Winfield on 10/18/2010 09:07 PM
I thought their food was pretty bad when I was there, but the beer was great.
MAH on 10/20/2010 11:58 AM
Their rootbeer is some of the best.
CG from Springfield, Mo. on 11/01/2010 11:59 AM
Rode the Katy in May and had the same experience, Beer was great but service was extremely poor
Olivia from Alton on 11/22/2010 03:14 PM
I went to the Augusta Brewing Co. with some friends on a Saturday night in October for a beer which was good. It was very hectic, but hey had a seperate section for dinner guest which is understanable due to the vast nature of the facility. I had no problem placing my drink orders with the bartender, he was efficient enough. Obviously this is a seasonal facility, and I'm sure there is a method to the madness involving staffing/weather.
Dean Sullivan from Saint Louis on 07/17/2012 07:03 PM
The beer has always been great and the food has always been acceptable to me. On a recent ride, some of the group commented on recent improvements in the food. This is our primary lunch destination when we are riding in this area, which is at least a couple times per year for the past several years.
Tess from OFallon, MO on 07/18/2012 08:33 AM
I agree with Dean, this place is always a favorite. Food and beverages are always great!! Maybe the others don't understand that there isn't a regular wait staff. If you want something, you have to get up and get it!
Dry Rider on 4th of July on 07/18/2012 08:44 AM
I had heard it is under new ownership now an the new owners are learning customer service. I was through Augusta on the 4th of July and many dry and hungry holiday riders were very disappointed when they saw it was closed. It is a popular waterhole turnaround for riders from the St. Charles area.
D.W. from Fairbury, IL on 07/18/2012 11:51 AM
My girlfriend and I stopped for lunch here in June. It was one of our favorite stops on the Katy Trail. We split a brisket sandwich, and it was great. The beers were good and cold. We ate at the bar, and didn't have any complaints about service. Large fans in the outside covered bar area made the 100+ temps tolerable. We will definitely go back.
Laurel & David from Santa Barbara on 06/17/2013 09:09 PM
This place is about the beer-- if you love beer, don't miss it. The food is fine- I had a bratwurst that was a great compliment to the ale (a warm or toasted bun would have been nice...) and the mustard is GOOD. The service is fine...definitely slow if a big group comes in, but enjoy the convenience to the trail, the nice atmosphere and (did I mention?)- its about the beer!!
Hermann Motel
- + Has anyone stayed at the Hermann Motel recently? Their website shows nice renovation but comments from years past indicate problems. What's the story? I'm looking for a non-b&b where several guys c...
Discussion started 05/01/2012 06:29 PM by Larryray - 6 replies (last reply by Laurel & David at 06/17/2013 08:58 PM)Larryray from St. Louis on 05/01/2012 06:29 PM
Has anyone stayed at the Hermann Motel recently? Their website shows nice renovation but comments from years past indicate problems. What's the story? I'm looking for a non-b&b where several guys can bunk. Thanks!
Colorado Riders from Fruita, CO on 05/02/2012 08:55 AM
Stayed there last fall. It is funky-older but clean. We were looking for a bed, a shower, a safe spot, and it meet our needs. I'm sure folks will complain about the age or lack of amenities, but I thought we paid a fair price for the 3 things I was looking for. Dinner at the Mexican restaurant down the street was very good and the early morning breakfast at a local dinner got us off to a good start. Happy riding!
Basic but Good on 05/02/2012 06:02 PM
I stayed there a few years ago and as CO riders said it is pretty spartan but good and clean. If you are just passing through, it is all I needed. They have a continental breakfast, Owners are nice and friendly. Like a Motel 6 or Super 8.
Haank from New Haven, MO on 05/02/2012 08:22 PM
I've not been there myself but know of others who have. For couples I'd say look elsewhere. For guys needing a place to sleep no problem.
rich lauer from mckittrick on 05/30/2012 08:24 PM
Joey's Birdhouse in McKittrick has two rooms one with twin beds and a Queen sized air mattress is available. Self serve breakfast, well stocked fridge, right on the trail.
Upthehill from Edwardsville IL on 06/01/2012 02:34 PM
We stayed there about a year ago. It was fine. They had a mixup and gave us a smoky room at first but they quickly rectified it and got us a nice room. Continental breakfast was decent for the price, which is much less than the bed-and-breakfasts. Ditto on that good Mexican restaurant next door. Only whine .. riding up the hill to the motel after a long day on the trail! Haugen House is also a good value.
Laurel & David from Santa Barbara on 06/17/2013 08:58 PM
Clean and quiet- definitely a bit threadbare. The renovation couldn't have been much more than a coat of paint on our room. But the front desk was helpful, they had HBO, the bed was very comfortable and the breakfast was edible. The real winner is the town itself-- don't miss Hermann!!
Country Inn and Suites--St Charles
- + We recently stayed for 2 nights to ride the trail with our group of friends! Great location next to the trail and right in the historic district. Hotel staff was friendly and accommodating. Hotel was ...
Discussion started 04/23/2013 09:31 AM by Bike Rider - 1 reply (last reply by Laurel & David at 06/17/2013 08:52 PM)Bike Rider from Kansas City on 04/23/2013 09:31 AM
We recently stayed for 2 nights to ride the trail with our group of friends! Great location next to the trail and right in the historic district. Hotel staff was friendly and accommodating. Hotel was clean and rooms were spacious. Breakfast each morning was excellent with several choices for a hot meal. Hotel is within walking distance of several restaurants. It was a great place for our group! Can't wait to come back!
Laurel & David from Santa Barbara on 06/17/2013 08:52 PM
Yes- we loved this hotel. Adam, working the front desk, was so helpful- the bed was really comfortable and the breakfast was great. Couldn't ask for a better location.
Maggies Bar and Grill
- + Arriving in Booneville a bit famished around 3:00, we found nothing open till later within a short bike ride except Maggie's Bar and Grill. We must have looked pathetic because as we peeked in the win...
Discussion started 10/23/2012 04:18 PM by Jean Ann - 1 reply (last reply by Laurel & David at 06/17/2013 08:48 PM)Jean Ann from Southwest Colorado on 10/23/2012 04:18 PM
Arriving in Booneville a bit famished around 3:00, we found nothing open till later within a short bike ride except Maggie's Bar and Grill. We must have looked pathetic because as we peeked in the windows at 3:50 (10 minutes before opening time) she let us in. The food was real, not pre-frozen typical bar food. Service was quick and prices were right. She let us park our bikes in the entry alcove because strong winds kept knocking them down. I'd recommend Maggie's in a heartbeat.
Laurel & David from Santa Barbara on 06/17/2013 08:48 PM
Couldn't agree more- the food is straight ahead, the service was quick and the beer was a bargain!