Katy Trail Forum

Ate here in late June of 2010. The people in the restraunt were not very nice at all, no one but the cashier said a word to us. The food was pretty good, but it was over priced for the amount you get.

Ate here in late June of 2010. The people in the restraunt were not very nice at all, no one but the cashier said a word to us. The food was pretty good, but it was over priced for the amount you get.

I stopped here twice with my wife. I thought the prices weren't out of line - I ordered a hamburger, sweet potato fries and a drink for about $7 or $8 - can't remeber the exact price. I couldn't finish all of the sweet potato fries. I was looking for something to eat and some AC and Trailside Cafe was what fit the bill.

I stopped here twice with my wife. I thought the prices weren't out of line - I ordered a hamburger, sweet potato fries and a drink for about $7 or $8 - can't remeber the exact price. I couldn't finish all of the sweet potato fries. I was looking for something to eat and some AC and Trailside Cafe was what fit the bill.

We went last weekend. The breakfast was awful. We wanted to try

something different for our Sunday ride. We will stay with our ride to

Hartsburg and stop at Dotty's,

We went last weekend. The breakfast was awful. We wanted to try

something different for our Sunday ride. We will stay with our ride to

Hartsburg and stop at Dotty's,

Have eaten here a couple times before. The food was good and the restaraunt was clean. But I agree, the staff could use a little personality. But it was not bad enough to say I will never come back.

Have eaten here a couple times before. The food was good and the restaraunt was clean. But I agree, the staff could use a little personality. But it was not bad enough to say I will never come back.

Ditto to John's comments.

Ditto to John's comments.

We biked the Katy Trail last week and had a late breakfast here and after placing my order, I spoke to one of the workers and he did not respond. The breakfast was very good! Then I went outside and asked for air for our bikes but the guy in the repair shop I had spoke too earlier indicated he could not speak so I used sign language and he showed me where the hand pump was. The cashier came out and told me their air pump was out of service or we could have used that. I would recommend them.

We biked the Katy Trail last week and had a late breakfast here and after placing my order, I spoke to one of the workers and he did not respond. The breakfast was very good! Then I went outside and asked for air for our bikes but the guy in the repair shop I had spoke too earlier indicated he could not speak so I used sign language and he showed me where the hand pump was. The cashier came out and told me their air pump was out of service or we could have used that. I would recommend them.

We have stopped at the Trail Side Cafe on both personal trips and trips with boy scouts (through a couple of different owners)...the boys call it "cheeseburgers in paradise" b/c they are ready for a good burger after several days camping along the trail. We love it...and the location!!!

We have stopped at the Trail Side Cafe on both personal trips and trips with boy scouts (through a couple of different owners)...the boys call it "cheeseburgers in paradise" b/c they are ready for a good burger after several days camping along the trail. We love it...and the location!!!

A suggestion: this is a negative thread from 2010. Next time, you might want to start a new thread (and thanks for giving positive feedback. I'm often surprised by what people expect from a dinner in a small town!)

A suggestion: this is a negative thread from 2010. Next time, you might want to start a new thread (and thanks for giving positive feedback. I'm often surprised by what people expect from a dinner in a small town!)

My wife and I rode the trail over the Memorial Day weekend and stopped at the bike shop for a repair. Unfortunately it was something they couldn't handle (broken spoke), so we were forced to go elsewhere. Hard to do on a compromised bike. As for food; Abigail's in Rocheport was awesome. Small town or not, one shouldn't have to settle for bad quality food or service. Highly recommend Abigail's.

My wife and I rode the trail over the Memorial Day weekend and stopped at the bike shop for a repair. Unfortunately it was something they couldn't handle (broken spoke), so we were forced to go elsewhere. Hard to do on a compromised bike. As for food; Abigail's in Rocheport was awesome. Small town or not, one shouldn't have to settle for bad quality food or service. Highly recommend Abigail's.

A broken spoke shouldn't "compromise" your ride. Maybe if you had multiple broken spokes, but your bike being compromised because of a broken spoke is a bit of a stretch.

A broken spoke shouldn't "compromise" your ride. Maybe if you had multiple broken spokes, but your bike being compromised because of a broken spoke is a bit of a stretch.

Katy Trail users should be aware that MoDOT just awarded contracts for replacement of the bridge over Little Femme Osage Creek near Defiance and also for unspecified construction east of Highway 94 near the Missouri River. These projects begin in March and are expected to last through December. The trail will likely be closed at the creek. Not sure about the other project.

I've not yet been on the trail but plan to this spring. Will the traffic be detoured around the bridge. I hope so. Don

There are four Katy Trail projects being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). These projects are being administered by MoDOT, who has awarded the contracts for the four projects. The four projects include: culvert replacement over Taylor Branch in Cooper Co. near Pilot Grove, bridge replacement over Moniteau Creek in Rocheport in Boone and Howard counties, bridge replacement over Little Femme Osage Creek near Weldon Spring in St. Charles Co., and completion of the Machens section of Katy Trail in St. Charles Co.



Each of the projects are given a specific number of calendar days in which the work has to be completed, ranging from 30 days to 174 days, with all projects to be completed by Dec. 1, 2010. Because we haven't had pre-construction meetings with the contractors yet, we don't have any information regarding when each project will start and, as with any construction projects, there may be weather delays. There is a fairly strong likelihood that these sections of the trail will be closed during the construction, but we are in the process of determining whether or not detours are feasible and, if so, how to implement them.



Unfortunately, there is never a good time to schedule repairs on the Katy but we will be coordinating with the contractors so that these projects inconvenience Katy users and trail communities as little as possible. As we receive more information as to starting dates, etc., we'll be posting that information on our Web site: www.mostateparks.com and www.katytrailstatepark.com as well as providing periodic updates on bikekatytrail.com.

Forgot to add my name to the above comment.

My wife and I are traveling from Colorado to ride the Katy Trail end to end in June. I sure hope they allow a way for the bikers to pass through these construction zones....

I'm sure they'll have marked detours. June is the MO State Parks/DNR ride also, so there will have to be well marked detours. Are you and your wife doing the DNR ride (third week in June) or just the two of you?

There goes the every weekday night ride for 2010. I'd feel a lot better if someone with better credentials thatn MODOT were in charge.

If they close the trail, the only detour (short of building a temporary bridge is to re-route to 94 and that isn't realistic. Anyway you go, you have to cross the creek.

This just in:

Katy Trail project contract awarded

http://interact.stltoday.com/blogzone/chas-beat/politics/2010/03/katy-trail-project-contract-awarded/

The project will complete the 11-mile segment connecting St. Charles and the Machens area to the northeast . . . The work is expected to start this summer and be done by December.

Thank you, Dawn. I live near the bridge at Weldon Springs. Although, I don't see how they

could detour around the bridge, it's been down to one-way for almost a year and I'm glad

to hear they have repairs planned. I hope someone posts the closure here before me :-)

I have not been over the bridge yet, but we will be in May. Is it possible they can repair one half at a time to stay open, or do they need to shut it all down until?

OK, there is an old trestle that crosses Little Femme Osage Creek just upstream from the bridge that is being replaced. If you take the Hamburg Trail from where it joins the Katy and head toward Hwy. 94, it's just before you get to Hwy. 94. It's narrow, but it looks like it's in good shape (it's blocked off right now). Why can't they use that for a detour?

I was on the trail last weekend and passed through this area. I started at Weldon Springs and headed for Augusta not knowing about the bridge replacement. There is a very nice detour around the construction area. I have no complaints. Thank you for maintaining the trail. I love Katy Trail State Park!

That new bridge is now open. I have crossed it many times.

I'm finalizing plans for a family bike trip from Clinton to St. Charles. I'm having a hard time finding a possible restaurant in Pilot Groove or Windsor - or other places in those general areas (2 different days) along the trail.

Pilot Grove has a few other places to eat that are not listed in the planner, but if you can ride on to Boonville (11 miles more), there are scores of places to eat.

Click on these towns on the above interactive map. Windsor: Raymond's Family Restaurant and Pilot Grove: Becky's Burgers & Cones. These towns have Casey's too among other places to find grub.

Just remember the hours that they are opened are sporadic. Also, be sure to have plenty of water or other fluids from Sedalia to Boonville. There is absolutely NOTHING in that area. I learned the hard way.

Agree. In the little hamlets, there is food to be had in most places if you are not too picky(i.e. Casey's C-stores), but in Pilot Grove, and elsewhere, it's good to have more water than you need, and trail mix to bail you out just in case....... I carry 2 water bottles, a small CamelBak, and a rear bag with tools, camera, cell phone, and emergency rations.

There is also a store in Beaman, it's about 1/4 mile north of the trail. There is no water at the trail head in Clifton City, it is best to carry extra water from Beaman to Pilot Grove. Enjoy your trip.

Is this open? Has anyone been there lately?

?? plan on riding through there this weekend, would also like to know if this place is open or not

Memorial Day 2012, my wife and I were riding outside of Columbia, MO and there was a man on a 3 wheel recumbent riding with nothing but a g-string. Did anyone else see this spectacle and is he some usual character that rides this part of trail.

There's one thing i don't care to see in the wild.. LOL. Did the color match his bike at least?

You know, it was pretty hot on the trail last weekend, and dehydration can lead to hallucinations, but try to at least have pleasant hallucinations! :)

I was in that area, but missed that one. I thought I had seen something amazing when I saw a turkey, but you win. Your's is better.Wait, maybe not.

We rode that part in April and saw him then. We all had to do a double take and the kids were giggling. My husband said that he was wearing a speedo.