Rock Island Trail, Lees Summit to Pleasant Hill route
- + We'll be taking the Amtrak from Kirkwood, MO to Lee's Summit this fall and riding the Rock Island Spur and Katy back to Kirkwood.
There are a couple options (on road or on primarily bike trails) to g...
Discussion started 08/12/2022 06:18 AM by Kevin - 5 replies (last reply by Kevin at 08/18/2022 09:05 AM)Kevin from Wisconsin on 08/13/2022 08:16 AM
We'll be taking the Amtrak from Kirkwood, MO to Lee's Summit this fall and riding the Rock Island Spur and Katy back to Kirkwood.
There are a couple options (on road or on primarily bike trails) to get from the Amtrak Station in Lee's Summit to the Comfort Inn in LS and we're not concerned about this segment.
My question is about riding from the Comfort Inn in Lee's Summit to Pleasant Hill. I've seen a couple suggested routes that start a ways west of the Comfort Inn. We've mapped out a more direct route. Does anyone know of any issues riding the highlighted route below? Some of it may be gravel..not concerned with that as long as it's reasonably ridable.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ujxX8S1CwYFsVOQ9R4as6a82W0JIUlis/view?usp=sharing
Mark from Lee's Summit on 08/16/2022 01:40 PM
I love biking the rail trails in Wisconsin and you will love riding both the Rock Island and Katy trails in Missouri. Your mapped out route is fine, but you do have to be prepared for the big, winding hill along Browning Road just before you reach Smart Road. Browning Road has a long "S-curve" that drops down to a creek bridge and then you have to climb back up out of that low point by going back uphill after using your brakes to control your winding descent. If you are carrying backpacking gear then that hill is a monster. The rest of the hills along your route are rolling and there is almost no gravel to worry about except right before Smart Road intersects the MOPAC trail near Pleasant Hill lake. I have custom mapped routes from the Katy Trail to both the Kirkwood Amtrak station and the Downtown St. Louis Amtrak station so let me know if you are interested in either of those.
Kevin from Wisconsin on 08/16/2022 09:14 PM
Thanks Mark! I was hoping you'd respond as I think I ran across one of your posts offering directions to the Comfort Inn (first link). We may take the one on our RWGPS route..not sure yet..as we wanted to stop at the Quik Trip just north of Hwy 50. There's about 600 feet of possibly non-bike territory under Hwy 50 that we may have to walk.
The second link is our entire route. You'll note the last 18ish miles from St. Charles to Kirkwood. I honestly don't remember where I pulled the route from, and I made a few changes based on satellite views. If you wouldn't mind taking a look I'd appreciate it.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40459301
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38132319
(I'm glad you've made it up to Wisconsin. We do have a number of very nice trails and we've ridden many of them. In general, WI is a pretty bike-friendly state.)
Mark from Lee's Summit on 08/17/2022 07:59 PM
I would avoid the QT along Hwy. 291 just north of 50 Hwy. The 291 bridge over 50 Hwy. has no sidewalks and no shoulder so your only option is to take over a full driving lane as you ride over 50 Hwy (it is impossible to just walk across 50 Hwy) and head south towards the Comfort Inn on the south outer road. Although it isn't quite as nice as a QT, there is a Shell gas station and convenience store just 5 blocks west of the Lee's Summit Amtrak station at 3rd Street and Grand Avenue. Old Downtown Lee's Summit runs right along 3rd Street so that is pretty scenic to ride down anyway.
Mark from Lee's Summit on 08/17/2022 08:17 PM
Here is my preferred route from the Katy Trail to the Kirkwood Amtrak station by riding through Chesterfield, Clayton, and Kirkwood:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=16HHgzK1r47L2sJpmm6wAZDFVVLwSed8&usp=sharing
Here are some of the highlights: the river crossing and levee trail are nice and paved, crossing the interstate and cutting through the shopping mall parking lot is not difficult, the zig zag route through the Chesterfield Valley is not bad and often there is a nice sidewalk available if you want to take a break and get out of traffic, especially going uphill, the one way 40 Hwy outer road has a nice wide shoulder, it is fun crossing Hwy. 141 and taking the "secret" Salt Mill Road connection to Old Woods Mill and connecting to Clayton Road, take the sidewalk on the north side of Clayton Road east for just over 1 mile and then that sidewalk turns into a nice paved trail for the next 3 miles, Ballas Road south of Clayton Road has a nice bike lane all the way south down to Manchester Road (Route 100), and finally you just cross Manchester Road at a signal and zig zag through the nice residential streets of Kirkwood to the train station.
Kevin from Wisconsin on 08/18/2022 09:05 AM
Thanks Mark, I'll take a look.
Hartsburg Trailhead in Hartsburg
- + It must have been a bad night, which all little towns have occasionally, especially with us having no on site law. Most of the time we are quiet and peaceful. We don't want a bad rep like this.
Cathy ...
Discussion started 08/15/2022 07:37 PM by Michael A. Rodemeyer - 1 reply (last reply by Cathy at 08/15/2022 10:53 PM)Michael A. Rodemeyer from Hartsburg Mo on 08/15/2022 07:37 PM
It must have been a bad night, which all little towns have occasionally, especially with us having no on site law. Most of the time we are quiet and peaceful. We don't want a bad rep like this.
Cathy Bordner, did you leave us because of this review? We miss you and Dave.
Cathy from Pittsburgh on 08/15/2022 10:53 PM
Hi Mike (and Nancy), We moved to Pittsburgh in Nov. 2017 to help our daughter and her husband with childcare. They now have 2 kids. Our son and his family now live in Texas, and have 2 kids. You may remember their oldest daughter, Amara. I used to bring her to MRBA meetings when she was 3 years old. She's now 11. I bike on the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) trail now, and other trails in Western PA. But I really miss the Katy Trail and places like Hartsburg and all the great little towns we went to. And I miss you and Nancy. My new email is cathy.bordner@gmail.com. I would love to re-connect with you guys.
I'm not sure about the review you are referencing. But I know from experience what a wonderful town Hartsburg is, and the friendly welcoming people there. It is a very special place.
Trail conditions
- + I intend to ride the Katy Trail from Clinton to St. Charles beginning Oct 6th. I am looking for input regarding detours or closures of the trail. Any information will be helpful and appreciated.
Discussion started 08/15/2022 10:05 PM by J. Q. Public - 0 repliesJ. Q. Public from St. Louis on 08/15/2022 10:05 PM
I intend to ride the Katy Trail from Clinton to St. Charles beginning Oct 6th. I am looking for input regarding detours or closures of the trail. Any information will be helpful and appreciated.
Shuttle Clinton to Clifton City
- + Can anyone guide me to a potential shuttle from Clinton out to just west of Clinton City? TIA!!
Discussion started 08/15/2022 09:56 PM by Allyson - 0 repliesAllyson from Alton Il on 08/15/2022 09:56 PM
Can anyone guide me to a potential shuttle from Clinton out to just west of Clinton City? TIA!!
Claysville Store in Hartsburg
- + It's been a while since anyone has mentioned the Claysville Store. It is stll great and so are it's owners Mark and Laura Hooibrink. Nobody beats the experience of this eatery. Not even annanomous, ab...
Discussion started 08/13/2022 12:43 PM by Michael A. Rodemeyer - 0 repliesMichael A. Rodemeyer from Hartsburg Mo on 08/13/2022 12:43 PM
It's been a while since anyone has mentioned the Claysville Store. It is stll great and so are it's owners Mark and Laura Hooibrink. Nobody beats the experience of this eatery. Not even annanomous, above, can dis them. They are located, on the katy Trail, about 3 miles east of Hartsb
Closure from Jung Station Rd to Pitman Hill
- + The Mo State Katy Trail Park advisory site is stating the trail is closed from mm 44 to 48 due to extensive storm damage. Can anyone update this, and are there any detours?
Discussion started 07/29/2022 05:11 PM by Dean - 8 replies (last reply by Avatar at 08/12/2022 05:40 PM)Dean from Columbia on 07/29/2022 05:11 PM
The Mo State Katy Trail Park advisory site is stating the trail is closed from mm 44 to 48 due to extensive storm damage. Can anyone update this, and are there any detours?
Anicius from Knightdale Nc on 08/02/2022 03:11 PM
The Greens Bottom closure. It looks like riding Greens Bottom road is the alternative. There's a substantial paved shoulder. Anyone know what the traffic is like. We expect to hit that stretch a little after midday on Aug. 11 going west, and again on Aug 21 going east. I can't find any discussion of this closure anywhere on the web, except for the state park advisory map statement saying the closure is due to extensive storm damage.
Avatar from St. Louis on 08/03/2022 07:20 AM
Rode by that section yesterday. The trail is posted as closed. I did see some people riding that section though. There are some areas of some pretty good washouts. They are working on repairs. You can ride the shoulder of Jungs Station Road. In some places the shoulder is narrow but rideable. It isn't a very busy road during the week. You may run into more cars on the weekend.
Anicius from Knightdale Nc on 08/03/2022 01:06 PM
To Avatar: thanks very much. We were on the trail last year in July and threaded our way through various washouts. And learned to avoid fresh limestone before it sets up. I appreciate your response.
Anonymous on 08/11/2022 07:41 PM
2022-08-11 Just rode the Green Bottom section. It's not closed on the ground. Some loose chat, but it's eminently rideable.
Anonymous on 08/11/2022 07:42 PM
2022-08-11 Just rode the Green Bottom section. It's not closed on the ground. Some loose chat, but it's eminently rideable.
Anonymous on 08/11/2022 07:42 PM
2022-08-11 Just rode the Green Bottom section. It's not closed on the ground. Some loose chat, but it's eminently rideable.
Karen from Indianapolis on 08/12/2022 04:33 PM
My group of 10 will also want to pass through mile markers 44 to 48 on September 8th and again on September 11th. You say it is 100 % rideable? We are hoping not to have to add mileage with a detour. Plus, I am with a few who are not fans of road riding. Thank you in advance for your feedback.
Avatar from St. Louis on 08/12/2022 05:40 PM
Rode today with no real issues. Some loose stone pat Greensbottom trail head.
Weldon Springs to Mokane Aug 11
- + Planning an overnight trip to Mokane from Weldon Springs. Plan to camp in the park in Mokane. Any suggestions for water/restrooms along way and in Mokane? Any issues with trail from Weldon Springs ...
Discussion started 08/08/2022 09:48 PM by JM - 1 reply (last reply by BikerBoy at 08/11/2022 05:35 PM)JM from Wildwood on 08/08/2022 09:48 PM
Planning an overnight trip to Mokane from Weldon Springs. Plan to camp in the park in Mokane. Any suggestions for water/restrooms along way and in Mokane? Any issues with trail from Weldon Springs to Mokane? Thanks for any insights - first bike camping trip.
BikerBoy from Maryville, IL on 08/11/2022 05:35 PM
Weldon Springs to Mokane is about 69 miles. Since this is your first "bikepacking" trip, keep in mind of the extra weight you will be carrying with you. That's a LONG ride if you are not used to it. As far as supplies, you can pick up everything you need at McKittrick at the Loutre Market before riding the last 24 miles to Mokane. I have never camped at Mokane, so I am not sure of the facilities there. However, there is a bar at Mokane (Muddy Bottoms) that has good food and is very bike-friendly. Call ahead to make sure they are open.
Water Fountains on Rock Island Trail
- + Traveling on the Rock Island Trail/Katy Trail in early September. Doing my homework as to where we can find water and where we will go for long stretches. I am just trying to verify that there are w...
Discussion started 08/09/2022 03:22 PM by Mama Lou - 1 reply (last reply by Kim Henderson - Kim's Cabins at 08/10/2022 03:33 AM)Mama Lou from Mason, Ohio on 08/09/2022 03:22 PM
Traveling on the Rock Island Trail/Katy Trail in early September. Doing my homework as to where we can find water and where we will go for long stretches. I am just trying to verify that there are water fountains open at the Medford Trailhead and Leeton Trailhead. Thanks!
Kim Henderson - Kim's Cabins from Windsor on 08/10/2022 03:33 AM
Yes water at both trailheads. In Chilhowee just 2 blocks from the trailhead is Hometown Convenience Store. Closed on Sunday
Infrastructure
- + Not sure if bike trails are considered infrastructure but with all this $$ floating around now, would that failed bridge around Rocheport be a nice candid for repair? I did the ridable portion of the ...
Discussion started 02/04/2022 09:31 AM by DS Douin - 8 replies (last reply by John Brett at 08/09/2022 11:25 AM)DS Douin from Outside of MO on 02/04/2022 09:31 AM
Not sure if bike trails are considered infrastructure but with all this $$ floating around now, would that failed bridge around Rocheport be a nice candid for repair? I did the ridable portion of the Rock Island trail last summer and I noticed several fairly new trail concrete bridges, so there are several good contractors ready to get the job done. Also I've been reading about the Hoffmann Family Companies coming to the Augusta area purchasing all these wineries and businesses. I know they've bought 2 bike shops, "Kickstand" on the KT.
Why don't we get these two groups together and then after completion hopefully in 2022 have a commemorative opening of the "Hoffman Memorial Bridge" Or the MO DNR "Build Back Better" Bridge. We have the resources but do we have the desire?
TC from tucson on 02/04/2022 04:48 PM
Construction of the replacement Salt Creek Bridge project that you are referring to has started. I have been told by a local B&B owner in Rocheport that the scheduled date of completion is in April of this year. The owner did also say not to count on it!
DS Douin from Outside of MO on 02/07/2022 09:19 AM
Anybody including Ray have any recent intel about the Salt Creek bridge construction? I would think it would take at least 6 months if govt process is being done. I'd manage the work if a contract is let now.
Karen C. from Harrisburg, Mo on 02/07/2022 04:05 PM
No special intel, but a friend and I periodically ride down there from Rocheport to check the progress. All the debris has been moved, a driveway has been built to get vehicles back and forth, and there are steel uprights in the ground. We have not been back since the snow.
DS Douin from Outside of MO on 02/16/2022 05:31 PM
Great news folks when I noticed the Pedaler's Jamboree was scheduled for this year I inquired and was told by a PedJam reliable source that the Salt Creek bridge is scheduled to be completed by early May. The wheels of progress keep turning for us KT hard cores. Now lets hope the MO river stays at a reasonable level.
Anonymous on 07/26/2022 12:01 PM
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DS Douin from Out of State on 08/08/2022 10:48 AM
The MODOT website still shows a bypass route around the Salt Creek Bridge effective 6/22. It crosses Rt 40 and then gets back on the trail going west. The drawing shows construction fence on both ends. Any current news as on Mon 8/8?
Ava from Columbia on 08/09/2022 05:51 AM
The Salt Creek bridge on the trail is complete and it is open. There’s a short detour on a gravel road at the west end of the new bridge, related to nearby construction of a highway bridge.
John Brett on 08/09/2022 11:25 AM
That detour will be in place until December.
https://www.modot.org/SaltCreekBridge
Lee's Summit to Pleasant Hill route
- + I've seen a suggested route from LS to PH, but it's a ways west of the Comfort Inn where we'll be staying. (We're taking Amtrak into LS from Kirkwood, south of St. Louis) I've mapped out a fairly dir...
Discussion started 08/09/2022 09:34 AM by Kevin - 0 repliesKevin from Wisconsin on 08/09/2022 09:34 AM
I've seen a suggested route from LS to PH, but it's a ways west of the Comfort Inn where we'll be staying. (We're taking Amtrak into LS from Kirkwood, south of St. Louis) I've mapped out a fairly direct route from the Comfort Inn to Pleasant Hill, see link below. Does anyone know of any issues with this route? The roads look lightly traveled per google street view. There looks to be a gravel section..that's fine as long as it's reasonably good riding surface (not 3 inch railroad ballast). Good? Bad? Better options? thx..
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ujxX8S1CwYFsVOQ9R4as6a82W0JIUlis/view?usp=sharing
PARKING CAR IN CLINTON
- + Looking for somewhere to park a car in Clinton for 8 days. Plan to ride first week in Sept. from Clinton to Machens and back to Clinton. Is there anywere that is safe to park a car at for 8 days. Tha...
Discussion started 08/08/2022 07:16 PM by MICHAEL - 1 reply (last reply by Ron Roberson at 08/09/2022 05:19 AM)MICHAEL from DENVER on 08/08/2022 07:16 PM
Looking for somewhere to park a car in Clinton for 8 days. Plan to ride first week in Sept. from Clinton to Machens and back to Clinton. Is there anywere that is safe to park a car at for 8 days. Thanks
Ron Roberson from PLANO on 08/09/2022 05:19 AM
Contact Clinton Parks & Rec. I parked there for a week with no issues.
Lindenhof Bed & Breakfast in Augusta
- + The Lindenhof B&B is a fantastic place to stay. Excellent accommodations and great service. Breakfast was wonderful and I appreciated the secure place to put the bikes overnight. It was everything we ...
Discussion started 08/05/2022 12:34 PM by Jeff & Heather - 0 repliesJeff & Heather from DFW on 08/05/2022 12:34 PM
The Lindenhof B&B is a fantastic place to stay. Excellent accommodations and great service. Breakfast was wonderful and I appreciated the secure place to put the bikes overnight. It was everything we wanted our stay to be. I would stay again and definitely recommend.
Katy Retreat in Boonville
- + Just wanted to give a huge shout out to Katy Retreat in Boonville, MO where we stayed for the night recently when doing a ride across the state. Of all the Airbnb's we've stayed in throughout the US,...
Discussion started 08/05/2022 10:03 AM by Mark - 0 repliesMark from St. Charles, MO on 08/05/2022 10:03 AM
Just wanted to give a huge shout out to Katy Retreat in Boonville, MO where we stayed for the night recently when doing a ride across the state. Of all the Airbnb's we've stayed in throughout the US, this one was definitely a top 3! It was about 1/4th of a mile from the trail, just ride past the Depot, hang a left and down the street.
Not only did we have plenty of space for all 6 of us with 3 bedrooms, but also a huge kitchen with just about everything you'd ever need - I'm not kidding, you could have cooked Thanksgiving dinner here with ease!
They also have a huge, secured garage to store bikes in so literally you can "ride right in". Plus, tools to work on bikes and a bike jack/holder that came in real handy when having to do some emergency work on a friends bike. This alone saved us huge amounts of time as we weren't sure where we were going to find some place to repair the bike. Then whala! Right there!
All in all, just a great place for Katy riders!
- + My wife and I are Looking to share ride from St Charles to Clinton 9/7 or 8.
Email aguatrekker@gmail.com
Discussion started 08/03/2022 01:56 PM by Piet - 0 repliesPiet from Sebago Lake, ME on 08/03/2022 01:56 PM
My wife and I are Looking to share ride from St Charles to Clinton 9/7 or 8.
Email aguatrekker@gmail.com
post to Facebook
or share this link to just this thread:
https://bikekatytrail.com/talk.aspx?tid=13242&tonly=1
Pilot Grove Lodging
- + I recently stayed at the Katy Junction Bed and Breakfast in Pilot Grove. It is steps from the Katy Trail and was a great place to stop for the night. Jerry, the owner, was very welcoming, providing ...
Discussion started 07/30/2022 04:32 AM by Mike D - 1 reply (last reply by R C at 08/03/2022 12:55 PM)Mike D from Portland OR on 07/30/2022 04:32 AM
I recently stayed at the Katy Junction Bed and Breakfast in Pilot Grove. It is steps from the Katy Trail and was a great place to stop for the night. Jerry, the owner, was very welcoming, providing a cold drink upon arrival. He also gave me a great tour of this historic property. The home is expertly decorated in period detail while still being very comfortable. Jerry whipped up some delicious food and I felt like I had my own personal chef. On top of that the cost was very reasonable for the services provided.
R C from St. Louis on 08/03/2022 12:55 PM
This is the second time that we have chosen to stay with Jerry in Pilot Grove. He is an excellent host, and he made sure that we had everything we needed for our Katy Trail adventure. The hot breakfast that Jerry cooked (very early in the morning, at our request) -- a fresh omelet with ham and cheese, toast and great coffee -- sustained us well for the next 25 miles of our ride. Jerry also shared what he knew about current trail conditions, so helpful! Highly recommend!
Katy-Rock Junction in Windsor
- + Just camp here, the location is perfect, facility is beautiful, everything here is what you might need.
Discussion started 08/02/2022 01:07 PM by DaveC KC - 0 repliesDaveC KC from Leawood, KS. on 08/02/2022 01:07 PM
Just camp here, the location is perfect, facility is beautiful, everything here is what you might need.
Condition of the KATY from Marthasville to Rocheport
- + Planning on riding from St Charles to Rocheport tomorrow. I have a sense of what the trail is like to Marthasville but want to know if there is anything I need to be aware of from that point west. H...
Discussion started 07/29/2022 07:18 AM by WFMDC - 2 replies (last reply by WFMDC at 08/01/2022 08:16 PM)WFMDC from St Louis on 07/29/2022 07:18 AM
Planning on riding from St Charles to Rocheport tomorrow. I have a sense of what the trail is like to Marthasville but want to know if there is anything I need to be aware of from that point west. However, if anyone is out on the KATY today between St Charles and Marthasville I would appreciate any updates.
Avatar from St. Louis on 07/29/2022 04:57 PM
Didn't run into any issues between Defiance and Marthasville. The was a tree down just past Klondike Park but it was cleared when I came back.
WFMDC from StL on 08/01/2022 08:16 PM
Rode on Saturday July 30th from the outlet mall in Chesterfield to Rocheport (mm51-mm178). The trail was in good condition. Some soft spots and ruts in mm 120-129 otherwise no problems.
Bridge construction to close part of Katy Trail Monday Aug 1
- + Portions of the Katy Trail near Rocheport will be closed Monday as work is being done near the trail, officials with the Missouri Department of Transportation said Friday.
The contractor overseeing c...
Discussion started 07/31/2022 09:38 AM by Ray (webmaster) - 0 repliesRay (webmaster) on 07/31/2022 09:38 AM
Portions of the Katy Trail near Rocheport will be closed Monday as work is being done near the trail, officials with the Missouri Department of Transportation said Friday.
The contractor overseeing construction of the Lance Corporal Leon Deraps I-70 Missouri River Bridge in Rocheport will be pouring the final drilled shafts on the east side of the river, near the Katy Trail. This work will require the Katy Trail to be closed from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday.
This work will not require any lane closures on Interstate 70.
More information and updates on the Rocheport bridge project can be found at www.modot.org/RocheportBridge.
Source:
https://www.newstribune.com/news/2022/jul/30/bridge-construction-to-close-part-of-katy-trail/
Flooding
- + How is the trail holding up with the recent flooding
Discussion started 07/28/2022 10:55 AM by The Colonel - 2 replies (last reply by Mark at 07/28/2022 07:04 PM)The Colonel from Robie Creek - ID on 07/28/2022 10:55 AM
How is the trail holding up with the recent flooding
Peter from Columbus Ohio on 07/28/2022 12:04 PM
We are also planning a trip on the Katy starting Aug 5, and would also appreciate any updates you readers could provide on the condition of the trail.
Mark from Lee's Summit on 07/28/2022 07:04 PM
The flash flooding has been centered around the St. Louis area and especially St. Charles (where the trail ends just to the northwest of St. Louis). The trail is a little soft with some sandy spots right now, but after this weekend they are calling for 10 days of 90 degree weather across the state so the Katy Trail will dry out and firm up really quick the first week of August.
Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce in N. Jefferson
- +
are there any hotels that are close to the trail in Jeff. city?
Discussion started 07/23/2022 06:29 PM by Jim - 8 replies (last reply by Jim W at 07/28/2022 05:57 PM)Jim from Topeka on 07/23/2022 06:29 PM
are there any hotels that are close to the trail in Jeff. city?
Michael A. Rodemeyer from Hartsburg Mo on 07/24/2022 12:34 PM
At your advanced ages, 70's, you probably won't make it to Jeff City in one day. How about trying the B & B in Hartsburg. They even have bathrooms and running water. It's the Globe Hotel and is owned by nice folks.
Anonymous on 07/25/2022 08:46 AM
Yes there are....the Capitol Plaza Hotel is just a few blocks from the south side of the bridge. It is bike friendly and close to the Capitol grounds and places to eat.
35 miles is a reasonable distance to travel in one day with many more lodging and food options in Jefferson City.
Anonymous on 07/26/2022 10:14 AM
Globe Hotel Bed & Breakfast - Temporarily CLOSED until further notice
Not everyone in their 70's is burdened by the use of a walker are they?
Anonymous on 07/26/2022 11:55 AM
Michael, are you attempting humor or are you just dumb?
Dave from Sacramento, CA on 07/26/2022 02:12 PM
Yes and no. There is nothing right next to the trail like in some of the other cities you pass through, but there are some hotels that are a very short distance away (a little over 2 miles, I believe), with a bike-friendly route to get there.
I just did an up-and-back of the entire trail and stayed at the Capitol Plaza and the DoubleTree by Hilton, which are just down the street from each other. To get there, you just have to take a brief offshoot from the main trail, and then ride a couple blocks through a park-like area with really wide streets and almost no traffic, and that gets you to a bike trail that takes you over the bridge (in a bike lane that is completely separated from the vehicle traffic) and into Jefferson City.
Once you cross the bridge, you are only a few blocks from the hotels, and you can take side streets or ride carefully on the main streets. I absolutely hate riding near cars, and I never felt like there were any safety issues doing this.
Michael A. Rodemeyer from Hartsburg Mo on 07/27/2022 10:37 AM
At least I signed my name.
BikerChick from Topeka on 07/28/2022 03:46 PM
There's a very nice place just 2 blocks off the bridge in Jeff City called Katy Cottage. It's a small 2 bedroom duplex. Very clean, super friendly owners. Loved it. Nice pub just down the block and breakfast at the airport the next morning makes for a great place to stay!!
Jim W from Kansas City on 07/28/2022 05:57 PM
I rode from St Charles to Windsor in early July. Stayed at the Baymont in downtown Jefferson City. They were good with taking bike to room. Their included breakfast had no protein. It was about 3 miles from trailhead to downtown on a good connector trail.
Please ignore Michael Rodemeyer. At 70 years young, you can easily ride from Rocheport to Jefferson City. I’m 66 and completed 240 miles in 5 days.
Roachport to Jeff North
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Three of us guys in our 70's are planning a ride from Roachport to N. Jeff City. Going out one day and back the next. we will probably stay at a hotel in columbia since it doesnt look like there i...
Discussion started 07/23/2022 05:58 PM by Jim - 3 replies (last reply by BikerChick at 07/28/2022 03:50 PM)Jim from Topeka on 07/23/2022 05:58 PM
Three of us guys in our 70's are planning a ride from Roachport to N. Jeff City. Going out one day and back the next. we will probably stay at a hotel in columbia since it doesnt look like there is much lodging in
roachport. We want private rooms and it looks like all they have are B&B's. Also, can anyone reccomend hotels in N. Jeff City?
brad wilson from st louis on 07/23/2022 07:11 PM
B&Bs are private rooms, are they not?
Also, they wouldn't like being called ROACHport :)
Anonymous on 07/25/2022 10:42 AM
The Dormitory at the Schoolhouse B&B in Rocheport offers inexpensive lodging that may meet your needs.
BikerChick from Topeka on 07/28/2022 03:50 PM
Katy Cottage in Jeff City has 2 bedrooms - one with a queen bed and 1 with 2 twin beds. If that would meet your needs, it's a really nice place with laundry and it's super clean and comfortable.
Rocheport
- + Planning a trip to Rocheport 1st week of August is the Bridge construction causing any of the trail to be closed?
Discussion started 07/27/2022 07:45 AM by Kathy - 0 repliesKathy from Shawnee Ks on 07/27/2022 07:45 AM
Planning a trip to Rocheport 1st week of August is the Bridge construction causing any of the trail to be closed?
Rocheport
- + Planning a trip to Rocheport 1st week of August is the Bridge construction causing any of the trail to be closed?
Discussion started 07/27/2022 07:44 AM by Kathy - 0 repliesKathy from Shawnee Ks on 07/27/2022 07:44 AM
Planning a trip to Rocheport 1st week of August is the Bridge construction causing any of the trail to be closed?
July 26 Flooding
- + I am an out-of-stater following the Missouri flooding on the news today, and was just wondering if the locals can provide any reports.
I rode the trail up and back from July 10-19, and it seemed like...
Discussion started 07/26/2022 06:25 PM by Dave - 0 repliesDave from Sacramento, CA on 07/26/2022 06:25 PM
I am an out-of-stater following the Missouri flooding on the news today, and was just wondering if the locals can provide any reports.
I rode the trail up and back from July 10-19, and it seemed like there were a lot of areas that had been flooded in the past, but were in very good condition then because of the great maintenance. I hope there isn't too much damage now.
I got rained on for most of one day, and started riding at sunrise on the other days to avoid the extreme heat of the afternoons. The Katy Trail was an amazing experience that I hope to relive in a couple years or so.
I hope everyone in Missouri is safe, and that the trail and all the nearby people and businesses are doing ok during the flooding.