Directions from Jeff City trailhead to bridge?
- + I've searched in vain at the Jeff City trail head for directions to the new pedestrian bridge over the MO river. Just a small (but friendly) dig at the state for building it, but not putting directio...
Discussion started 11/08/2011 09:28 AM - 4 replies (last reply by Bridge Finder at 11/22/2011 09:59 PM)Anonymous on 11/08/2011 09:28 AM
I've searched in vain at the Jeff City trail head for directions to the new pedestrian bridge over the MO river. Just a small (but friendly) dig at the state for building it, but not putting directions to it on their trail head. That's beauracracy!
Seriously, though, has anyone biked from the trail head to the new bridge and what route did you use?
Colorado Riders from Fruita, cO on 11/08/2011 10:21 AM
During early October, we rode the KATY from east to west and stayed a night in Jefferson City. We followed the trail that leads from the KATY towards the river. There were arrows painted on the ground as well as a couple of signs along the way that led to the bridge. I remember we rode briefly on a road that went by a baseball practice field. What an awesome structure to accomodate bikes and walkers! Years ago, we had to pay for a taxi shuttle so this bridge was such a treat! (I tend to travel by 6th sense and have found that if you trust your instinct, it serves you well.)
Ed Schmidt from St. Louis on 11/08/2011 09:57 PM
The Cliff Manor B&B has directions on their website. Try http://www.cliffmanor.com/katy-trail.htm
Anonymous on 11/09/2011 02:54 PM
SIgns and arrows on the road are posted everywhere if not just look up and view the bridge and I think you can figure it out.
Bridge Finder on 11/22/2011 09:59 PM
Get off the trail on the Jeff city trail spur. Ride the spur for awhile and then at 4th St. close to the end of the spur by the campground turn right on 4th st. going west. There are signs as the others have said. Take 4th st. across Cedar City Dr first then across Mokane Rd continuing west. Then theres a sign to turn left on Cottonwood/Walnut St. It turns into Walnut which you stay on awhile and you will see the river and parking lot and the fine square pedestrian bridge over the river. I had to find it to get to a hotel by the capital by bike. But for these directions I found on Google Earth. Happy riding.
What is that Claysville store all about?
- + Is it just a restaurant? The signs they put on the trail promise a good lunch or dinner, but I've checked Yelp and Urbanspoon and they aren't on there. I don't eat at a place if I can't check out th...
Discussion started 11/08/2011 08:55 PM by Katy Trail Biker - 10 replies (last reply by Katy Trail Biker Too at 11/22/2011 06:14 PM)Katy Trail Biker on 11/08/2011 08:55 PM
Is it just a restaurant? The signs they put on the trail promise a good lunch or dinner, but I've checked Yelp and Urbanspoon and they aren't on there. I don't eat at a place if I can't check out there menu on Yelp/Urbanspoon first.
Katy Trail Biker Too on 11/09/2011 02:51 AM
You are kidding right? Yelp and Urbanspoon, come on you must be under 25 or haven't got out much in your life? Right? If you are a katy biker you must know the places along the trail for some have websites but most are good places that bring in good people by word of mouth and this forum. Take a chance in life and try something not found on the internet. It could change your life. Really.
Anonymous on 11/09/2011 08:57 AM
Back in the Pilgram days, those poor folks bout starved to death. With the internet, fat people were conceived. I almost starved until just a few years ago without having yelp or urbanspoon. Now I'm fat and sassy!
Anonymous on 11/09/2011 09:52 AM
The Claysville Store has been written up a few times in regional mags and papers. It's a fried-chicken place open fairly short hours on the weekends: evening dinner on Saturday and lunch-dinner on Sunday.
Their food is reportedly very good, esp their biscuits and desserts. A few Katy users have eaten there by walking-in. However, because the place depends on several locals, they like reservations ahead of time, if possible.
You can find their hours on the interactive map above by first clicking on Hartsburg, and then clicking on Claysville in that upper right corner.
Hess from Columbia on 11/09/2011 10:06 AM
I haven't ate there, so, I don't know much about it, but, it appears to be on urbanspoon: http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/116/1480929/restaurant/Columbia/Claysville-Store-Hartsburg
It's also talked about here on the site: http://www.bikekatytrail.com/claysville.aspx
Happy peddling!
Anonymous on 11/18/2011 03:18 PM
If you are an Urbanspoon or Yelp user, wouldn't you want to be the first to review a new spot? Take a chance.
KTB on 11/20/2011 04:12 AM
Thanks Hess! I can't believe that I missed the review on Urbanspoon and it's quite popular with 86% liking the food! I hope to try it soon. To the first replier: you don't have an iphone, do you?
Posted from my ipad 2
Katy Trail Biker Too on 11/21/2011 05:25 PM
KTB, I have an iPhone, iPad and mac air. Life is good outside the matrix sometimes. Ask Neo.
Dan from Iowa on 11/22/2011 11:54 AM
You call yourself Katy trail biker, I suggest you do not ride the Katy trail and save yourself the agony of no phone service or internet.
Jim from St Thomas on 11/22/2011 05:39 PM
What is it about the internet that brings out the troll in people? If the original poster doesn't want to eat at a place he can't find on yelp or urban spooon why the hell do I care. Yeah...they may be miising some opporitunities but it's no skin off my azz. To each their own.......
Katy Trail Biker Too on 11/22/2011 06:14 PM
Your right KTB and Jim, even though I would have tried the place without checking the web and 86% agreed on the food site, it has good food, an I do have direct access to those sites but not on the trail, I will be more tolerant. How about moving the OWS people to the katy trail? But I digress.
Keep on riding the trail.
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- + What happened to this bar in Steedman? New owner, closed forever?
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- + privv boo kok 445
Discussion started 11/20/2011 08:18 AM by Obsessvex - 0 repliesObsessvex on 11/20/2011 08:18 AM
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Who let the dogs out?
- + The hillbillies around Bernheimer(MM 88) and Gore(MM 94) that's who. I was chased coming and going through that area last week. The dogs at Gore even ran on the trail, but were relatively small. Th...
Discussion started 11/08/2011 07:28 PM by stevo - 9 replies (last reply by No Problem at 11/11/2011 09:55 PM)stevo from Saint Louis, MO on 11/08/2011 07:28 PM
The hillbillies around Bernheimer(MM 88) and Gore(MM 94) that's who. I was chased coming and going through that area last week. The dogs at Gore even ran on the trail, but were relatively small. The dog at Bernheimer was bigger and seemed a lot more vicious, but at least he kept off the trail. I was glad I was on a bike, so I was a little more of an elusive target. If you are hiking through this area, I would be "prepared" to deal with these animals if you know what I mean.
No Problem on 11/08/2011 08:27 PM
Stevo, during your rides in StL you have dogs too not on leashes right? No hillbillies live on or around the trail. Food tossed away, different sounds and other distractions works pretty well the dogs and other animals. Stay safe (and thirsty) my friend.
stevo from saint louis, MO on 11/09/2011 09:52 AM
No problem, not sure which planet you just came here from. However, Missouri, like a lot of other states, has an “adequate control” law for animals (Missouri. 578.012 RSMo) . It is for the protection of animals as well as the rest of the population. The dogs I encountered at Gore and Bernheimer, both coming and going, on two different days, I can assure you were not "adequately controlled", thus their owners, hillbilly or not, are potentially criminally liable for their actions. Throwing food, different distractions, etc. as you suggested is for fools with these animals.
Murf from Jeff City on 11/09/2011 11:44 AM
Fortunately I've never had a problem with dogs on the trail, even around Bernheimer and Gore, but I do carry some pepper spray that I can grab quickly if needed. I also carry a small air horn that some have said will scare a dog off long enough to get away.
Anonymous on 11/09/2011 12:30 PM
So, don't be a fool. When you encounter dogs on the trail do not try to create a distraction to escape. Do however, use your best city slicker voice and quote Missouri. 578.012 RSMo to the approaching animals, and then perhaps also let them know that their owner is at this very moment being potentially criminally liable for their actions. Problem solved. Thanks stevo!
Cathy from Jefferson City on 11/09/2011 01:14 PM
Stevo, thanks for trying to alert trail users to the dog problem around Bernheimer and Gore. I find it helpful to know there's a problem in an area where I will be biking. Like Murph I carry pepper spray to deal with problems. Somehow I've gotten the impression in the past that DNR staff have helped deal with problem dogs on the trail in the past.
Doug from Bluffton on 11/09/2011 05:48 PM
I think he'd have more credibility if he didn't start every comment with an insult. That kind of negative start puts a lot of doubt in my mind about everything said after.
Darrell from Jefferson City, MO. on 11/09/2011 09:42 PM
So to play it safe, I will be pedaling like crazy when a dog chases me and when I hear banjo music! Thanks for the headsup Stevo.
Anonymous on 11/11/2011 11:39 AM
The dogs at Bernheimer and at Gore have been trail regulars for a long time. No big deal. But if your attitude toward the people that live along the trail is they are "hillbillies" maybe the trail around Forest Park would be more suitable.
No Problem on 11/11/2011 09:55 PM
Looks like Stevo the dogs must have sensed your attitude before we did. Forest Park or that Edwardsville trail has some nice neighborhoods as mentioned.
Restrooms winterized
- + Restrooms along the trail with running water have been winterized and are closed for the season.
Discussion started 11/03/2011 08:10 AM by Ray (webmaster) - 4 replies (last reply by Healthy Relief at 11/08/2011 08:44 PM)Ray (webmaster) on 11/03/2011 08:10 AM
Restrooms along the trail with running water have been winterized and are closed for the season.
Doug from Leawood, KS on 11/03/2011 04:46 PM
When are the facilities re-opened in the Spring?
Anon on 11/05/2011 09:02 AM
April 1st. Think I read that somewhere.
Anonymous on 11/08/2011 09:21 AM
Good to see the porta-potty types are still open and the Jefferson City trailhead (the city one, not the state) is still open with running water.
Remember, biking with your bladder full is not good for your blood pressure or kidneys, so...
Healthy Relief on 11/08/2011 08:44 PM
Anonymous, it is good to use the facilities as much as possible but the woods or high weeds may be your only relief sometimes especially for your blood pressure or kidneys.