Two-day stretch
- + We're only going to have a couple of days to spend on the trail. Which stretch of the trail would you suggest we ride?
Discussion started 09/03/2011 09:47 AM by Molly Plantz - 4 replies (last reply by KCSkeeter at 09/16/2011 09:36 PM)Molly Plantz from Indianapolis on 09/03/2011 09:47 AM
We're only going to have a couple of days to spend on the trail. Which stretch of the trail would you suggest we ride?
Julie from Lee's Summit, MO on 09/04/2011 05:04 PM
I would choose to go between Rocheport & Jefferson City. It's a scenic area. I haven't been there this year, so I'm not sure what the conditions are like, with the flooding and all. Have a great trip!
Julie
Molly Plantz from Indianapolis on 09/04/2011 08:17 PM
Thanks, Julie, I appreciate the suggestion. So is there anyone out there who can tell me the condition of the trail between Rocheport and Jefferson City?
Anonymous on 09/04/2011 09:56 PM
I agree. I don't know specific conditions at the moment, but I think the 25 miles from Rocheport to Hartsburg is one of the prettiest sections of the KATY.
KCSkeeter from Cass County, MO on 09/16/2011 09:36 PM
We just rode the trail for the first time from Rocheport east to the 159 mile marker on Thursday, 9/15, and found the trail in good shape. A few rough spots, a pot hole here and there and some puddles but nothing unreasonable. Considering the proximity to the river, it was in great shape. More tree coverage than we were expecting, so take a light jacket & some gloves. Can't wait to go back when the leaves start changing!!!
Trailside Bar & Grill in Rhineland
- + We planned to stop here on our third day of riding, which was a Monday. They closed at 2pm. We had to ride four additional miles to a grocery store down on Highway 19. Be prepared if coming through on...
Discussion started 09/15/2011 11:25 PM by Scott C. - 2 replies (last reply by Anon at 09/16/2011 09:00 PM)Scott C. from Troy MO on 09/15/2011 11:25 PM
We planned to stop here on our third day of riding, which was a Monday. They closed at 2pm. We had to ride four additional miles to a grocery store down on Highway 19. Be prepared if coming through on a Monday...I am not sure if they close early on every Monday, but it was quite disheartening to see the place closed when we pushed hard to get to Rhineland to eat...
justsayin from KC on 09/16/2011 06:41 AM
Consider yourself lucky. Many places are closed on Mondays along the trail.
Remember, a lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part. Or a crisis or a problem etc. You're disheartened because you let yourself down.
Anon on 09/16/2011 09:00 PM
Yeah. And their food is fairly good too. But this happens all the time even tho this cafe is good about being open. Don't be too disappointed. It's all part of this trail's experience.
The simplest/best overall plan is to carry your own emegency/energy food, and then tank-up at whatever is open when you passby there. :)
The Pilot Grove Bed and Breakfast in Pilot Grove
- + 5 of us stayed in the Pilot Grove B&B. Delores was awesome, the place we clean, laundry facilities were great, indoor bike storage, an awesome breakfast - plenty of food for 5 men, and great conversat...
Discussion started 09/15/2011 11:14 PM by Scott C. - 1 reply (last reply by Pam at 09/16/2011 12:55 PM)Scott C. from Troy MO on 09/15/2011 11:14 PM
5 of us stayed in the Pilot Grove B&B. Delores was awesome, the place we clean, laundry facilities were great, indoor bike storage, an awesome breakfast - plenty of food for 5 men, and great conversation. I would recommend this B&B to anyone!
Pam from Independence on 09/16/2011 12:55 PM
Delores is a gem. Wonderful place to stay also. Very homey!!
Super 8 Washington MO
- + I would highly recommend this hotel to everyone who comes this way.It's clean, comfortable and the staff treats you like family. A wonderful overnight stop.
Discussion started 09/06/2011 07:24 AM by Robin Mundt - 1 reply (last reply by justbreathe at 09/15/2011 04:42 PM)Robin Mundt from Tulsa, OK on 09/06/2011 07:24 AM
I would highly recommend this hotel to everyone who comes this way.It's clean, comfortable and the staff treats you like family. A wonderful overnight stop.
justbreathe from st. louis on 09/15/2011 04:42 PM
I have to agree! We stayed there this past weekend and will use this hotel again on our Katy Trail Trip! The room was quiet and the bed was comfortable! Front desk staff was helpful and the chocolate chip cookies are a nice touch!
camping
- + Can anyone suggest a good place to camp around the Hartsburg area?
Discussion started 09/14/2011 09:18 PM by Molly - 1 reply (last reply by SteveK at 09/14/2011 09:58 PM)Molly from Indianapolis on 09/14/2011 09:18 PM
Can anyone suggest a good place to camp around the Hartsburg area?
SteveK from saint louis, MO on 09/14/2011 09:58 PM
Molly, Volunteer Park is a very small park right on the trail in Hartsburg that you can camp at. It has a Gazebo that you can set up under. American Legion Park, which is a mostly a softball field, located south of the trail is another possiblity in Hartsburg.
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Tebbetts dining options
- + We will be staying in Tebbetts on Tuesday Sept 20. As I understand it, there are no options for dining in town. Can anyone suggest a grocery stop on the way from Rocheport to Tebbetts?.Thanks in adva...
Discussion started 09/02/2011 08:58 AM by ChuckM - 10 replies (last reply by Lynda at 09/14/2011 02:27 PM)ChuckM from Houston on 09/02/2011 08:58 AM
We will be staying in Tebbetts on Tuesday Sept 20. As I understand it, there are no options for dining in town. Can anyone suggest a grocery stop on the way from Rocheport to Tebbetts?.
Thanks in advance,
Chuck
Anon on 09/02/2011 03:11 PM
Some of the campgrounds there carry a few supplies: Katfish Kates, Coopers Landing, Wilton Store. Might want to get your stuff before starting out.
Gary Near from Tebbetts on 09/02/2011 09:53 PM
There are several places in Jefferson City, a short side trip from the trail and easy to get to now that there is a bridge bicycle/pedestrian path addition. Paddy Malones, Aris Pizza, Madison Cafe, and Prison Brews to name just a few.
Billy from Mokane. on 09/02/2011 10:02 PM
Stay on the trail and eat at Dotty's in Hartsburg.
ChuckM from Houston on 09/12/2011 08:46 AM
Thanks for the suggestions. What is the best way to get into Jefferson City. On the map it looks like a nightmarish highway cloverleaf is the only route into town from the trail.
Chuck
Anonymous on 09/12/2011 10:22 AM
Naw. Take the southbound spur just a few yards west of the trailhead to Airport Road (or whatever that road is called now). Then go east to cross the mentioned bridge. The business district is a block or two SSW from the Capitol bldg.
Pam from Independence on 09/12/2011 01:31 PM
Take the Greenway into town. It has signs marked to follow. The bridge now has a bike/pedestrian lane on the side of the bridge. Follow the ramp up and you can cross into Jeff City
Cathy from Jefferson City on 09/13/2011 01:36 AM
Pam is so right. Just look and you will see the trail from the North Jefferson Trailhead to the new pedestrian/bike path marked. If you want to see a video of the new pedestrian /bike path go to www.bethehistory.com and click on the "In 100 years" link. The video will not win an academy award or any spelling bee trophies but hey , I had fun making it. The bridge over the Missouri River at Jejjerson city is now safe and enjoyable for all. It is so safe that a few days ago I met a little old lady who had tone in her late 70s, in a wheelchair with her care giver on the bridge.
ChuckM from Houston on 09/13/2011 08:06 AM
Cool video Cathy. So up the winding ramp is how you access the bridge? Its hard to tell from the video but is there enough room for a tandem bicycle to make the turns on the ramp?
Cathy from Jefferson City on 09/13/2011 11:00 PM
Chuck, I don't know the answer to Your question. I hope someone else can answer it.
Lynda from Wichita, Ks on 09/14/2011 02:27 PM
Dotty's is a great place to eat. But, they are only open Wed thru Sun 7 am to 2 pm.
Katyrest Caboose in Hartsburg
- + I stayed at the caboose last Friday during a cycling trip and I was not disappointed. The accommodations were exactly what I needed, Bill was very friendly and Hartsburg is a great stop. I can't recom...
Discussion started 09/14/2011 01:16 PM by Sean - 0 repliesSean from Lees Summit on 09/14/2011 01:16 PM
I stayed at the caboose last Friday during a cycling trip and I was not disappointed. The accommodations were exactly what I needed, Bill was very friendly and Hartsburg is a great stop. I can't recommend it more.
Wilton Store
- + I biked from Jeff City to McBaine and back Sunday and found a new gem on the trail. There's a faded overgrown sign at Wilton that says there's a store just off the trail. I'd seen the sign before bu...
Discussion started 09/13/2011 11:00 AM by Brad Patton - 1 reply (last reply by Cathy at 09/13/2011 10:58 PM)Brad Patton from Pea Ridge AR / Versailles MO on 09/13/2011 11:00 AM
I biked from Jeff City to McBaine and back Sunday and found a new gem on the trail. There's a faded overgrown sign at Wilton that says there's a store just off the trail. I'd seen the sign before but it always looked like a gamble.
Let me tell you that the store there is for real. Modern it was not, but it had lots of atmosphere, cold drinks, and friendly service.
Cathy from Jefferson City on 09/13/2011 10:58 PM
I'm so glad to see someone mention that little store. To me that kind of place makes the Katy Trail so much fun. The couple who own the store are Native American. They are mentioned in the Katy Trail book. The lady did illustrations of birds and maybe plants for a book about nature along the trail. I like the jewelry she makes.
- + HelloMy wife and i are looking to backpack the kt can any one tell give an idea as to the miles between tows a rough guide would do and is it to hot to hike the trail in Aug
Discussion started 09/08/2011 08:48 AM - 3 replies (last reply by anonymous at 09/13/2011 04:18 AM)Anonymous on 09/08/2011 08:48 AM
Hello
My wife and i are looking to backpack the kt can any one tell give an idea as to the miles between tows a rough guide would do and is it to hot to hike the trail in Aug
Pistolero45 from Columbia on 09/08/2011 11:02 AM
The mileage chart on this web site will give you an accurate mileage count between towns.
GaryR from St. Louis, MO on 09/09/2011 08:29 PM
August is not the best time to be backpacking the Katy Trail unless you like sleeping naked on top of your pad, sweating and praying for a breeze. The end of August starts to see some cooling. Wait until October for the change of seasons and the wineries' October fests, or at least until mid-September for cooler and less humid weather.
Anonymous on 09/13/2011 04:18 AM
Hello to Gary & Pistolero thank you for your answers to our questions we will look again and decide when to come.
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Dotty's Cafe
- + I've been told that there was an ad in Jefferson City's Sunday paper saying Dotty's will be sold in an online auction in late September. Is this true?
Discussion started 09/06/2011 12:31 AM by Cathy - 9 replies (last reply by anonymous at 09/12/2011 06:15 PM)Cathy from Jefferson City on 09/06/2011 12:31 AM
I've been told that there was an ad in Jefferson City's Sunday paper saying Dotty's will be sold in an online auction in late September. Is this true?
Anonymous on 09/06/2011 02:53 PM
Google confirms that it is up for auction. It makes no mention that it will be sold though.
Gary Near from Tebbetts on 09/08/2011 10:29 PM
Dotty is retiring and the business is being sold online at Atterberry Auction September 19-26:
http://www.atterberryauction.com/index.php?subp=1&sct=1560&pg=ap&pid=23326&ap_sub=det&det=1
Hope someone that knows how to cook down home meals gets it.
Billy from Mokane on 09/09/2011 08:17 PM
Love you Dotty. Enjoy what ever you are going to do. Will miss your place. hope someone buys it and runs it half as well as you do.
Anonymous on 09/11/2011 10:19 PM
I agree Billy. Lets hope that someone from Mokane does not buy it.
Billy from Mokane on 09/12/2011 06:58 AM
Have to go along with you on that one, we have enough to take care of here in Mokane.
ChuckM from Houston on 09/12/2011 09:13 AM
Is Dottie's already closed? We will ride through there on Wednesday September 21 and had hoped to eat there.
Pam from Independence on 09/12/2011 01:32 PM
She was opened on Sept 9th when we called. But got there too late to eat.
Greg from Kansas City on 09/12/2011 01:54 PM
We ate there on 9/10 and she was still open.
Anonymous on 09/12/2011 06:15 PM
Wow. Happy for Dotty, but sad for the rest of us. Like others - hoping there is a buyer who opens for business quickly and does it any where near as well as Dotty. All best wishes Dotty.
Lucy's
- + Our first stop for food on our 172 mile 3 day trip was Lucy's. The food was great and we'll stop here again if and when we ride the Katy Trail.
Discussion started 09/12/2011 02:30 PM by justbreathe - 0 repliesjustbreathe from st. louis on 09/12/2011 02:30 PM
Our first stop for food on our 172 mile 3 day trip was Lucy's. The food was great and we'll stop here again if and when we ride the Katy Trail.
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Bikers Cross Country
- + I am following an old childhood friend and his companion who are biking across country following much of the Rails to Trails routes. They are currently on the Katy Trail and it looks like one of the n...
Discussion started 09/11/2011 04:01 AM by David - 1 reply (last reply by kevin at 09/12/2011 12:31 PM)David from Parkville on 09/11/2011 04:01 AM
I am following an old childhood friend and his companion who are biking across country following much of the Rails to Trails routes. They are currently on the Katy Trail and it looks like one of the neatest routes out there. You true bikers are my heros. God Bless You All and keep on biking.
kevin from Jefferson City on 09/12/2011 12:31 PM
Hey, David, does your friend have a blog or webpage about his ride? We'd love to hear about it.