Ashley's Rose Restaurant & Inn in Augusta
- + This place just ruined my whole weekend! We thought we'd take a small break from the trail, but after lunch I spent most of my time in the bathroom. Had to call a cab to pick me up cause my pants were...
Discussion started 06/20/2011 08:30 PM by trail trekkie - 10 replies (last reply by anonymous at 07/12/2011 07:52 AM)trail trekkie from Clifton City on 06/20/2011 08:30 PM
This place just ruined my whole weekend! We thought we'd take a small break from the trail, but after lunch I spent most of my time in the bathroom. Had to call a cab to pick me up cause my pants were ruined! And they charged me way too much! Unless you hate weekends, don't go here!
Anonymous on 06/21/2011 02:39 PM
Sounds like a fake report by someone who has an old boy friend working there.
Micky Z from Carbondale IL on 06/21/2011 09:00 PM
Might be fake but I had similar experience last fall after eating food at this same location.
Doug from Bluffton on 06/21/2011 11:37 PM
Similar in what way? Neither of you say what happened. Did you get sick from the food, the trots, spill something on you? Were you overcharged or do you feel the cost was too high? Just blank accusations with no substance don't help anyone and do hurt the business. Posting a legitimate complaint is one thing, but do it honestly, with specific details and in a manner that the business person can address either through an apology, an explanation, a defense, or tell you to urinate vertically on a manila line.
Anonymous on 06/22/2011 05:46 PM
IBS is a function of the type or kind of food eaten that acts as a trigger and not where it is eaten.
Micky Z from Carbondale, IL on 06/27/2011 10:47 AM
I apologize that my comment was so vague. I made an assumption that the first person that commented got a bad case of diarrhea. My bad for assuming. Let me clarify. Your place gave me a bad case of diarrhea. I had to stop at every restroom I passed on the way back home. I had no interest in contacting you about this. The best course of action for me is to never go there again. So if you want to tell me to go pee on a vanilla line thats ok but I will not do it because I do not know what that means.
Jim from St Thomas on 06/27/2011 12:52 PM
Manila line....not vanilla line. I think he was telling you to "go pi$$ up a rope".
Doug from Bluffton on 06/27/2011 03:46 PM
Boy you are just batting a thousand here. Another bad assumption in that I have no connection with Ashley's Rose, I simply rose to their defense and told you what a part of their response might be. I am well aware of the family nature of this website and tried to phrase accordingly.
Anonymous on 06/27/2011 05:31 PM
If you had a problem with any establishment, no matter where or what it was, and you honestly had no interest in contacting them about poor service, contaminated food, etc., why do you have interest in bringing it up on a forum that was unrelated to the food industry. If it meant nothing to you that you were ill treated, then why show up here? You would probably be more effective letting the establishment know at the point of service instead of making yourself look like a fool much latter here. But you did. Twice.
Dotty from hartsburg on 07/11/2011 06:06 PM
Thanks for standing up for one of the businesses on the trail Doug! We are all having a hard time right now and don't need bad reviews. If sometinig was wrong at my Cafe I would like to know about it myself first, rather than read about it. That's not really fair to the restaurant.By the way, Thanks to all of you who stop at Dotty's, We welcome you!!!!
Anonymous on 07/12/2011 07:52 AM
Dotty, you rock. Good wishes to you wonderful business and yourself.
Concord Hill B&B in Peers
- + Spent one night at the Concord Hill B&B with friends while riding the Katy Trail. George and Maggie are great, the Inn is large and comfortable, and the food is fabulous. We will look forward to sta...
Discussion started 07/11/2011 03:51 PM by CB - 1 reply (last reply by ct at 07/11/2011 04:08 PM)CB from Virginia on 07/11/2011 03:51 PM
Spent one night at the Concord Hill B&B with friends while riding the Katy Trail. George and Maggie are great, the Inn is large and comfortable, and the food is fabulous. We will look forward to staying here the next time through!
Do call ahead and get directions from the trailhead in Peers, as it's not self-evident which fork in the road to take.
ct from lisle on 07/11/2011 04:08 PM
My sister and I stayed there last year. I great place. Great view.
Cliff Manor Bed & Breakfast Inn in Jefferson City
- + Spent one night at Cliff Manor while riding the Katy trail with friends, and this place is great. A beautiful historic Inn, great food, and a very accomodating and friendly host (Thom). Highly recom...
Discussion started 07/11/2011 03:47 PM by CB - 0 repliesCB from Virginia on 07/11/2011 03:47 PM
Spent one night at Cliff Manor while riding the Katy trail with friends, and this place is great. A beautiful historic Inn, great food, and a very accomodating and friendly host (Thom). Highly recommend staying here.
Comfort Inn of Boonville in Boonville
- + So far, so good. Inexpensive (Sun-Tues $80.00 w/AAA disc for a King suite), clean (tub in our first floor room is new/clean; great for soaking after a bike ride on Katy Trail), friendly. Coffee is go...
Discussion started 07/11/2011 11:29 AM by Jed - 0 repliesJed from Las Cruces on 07/11/2011 11:29 AM
So far, so good. Inexpensive (Sun-Tues $80.00 w/AAA disc for a King suite), clean (tub in our first floor room is new/clean; great for soaking after a bike ride on Katy Trail), friendly. Coffee is good (real cream available) and breakfast a good selection. We are here to ride the Katy Trail, which is less than a mile down the road on Fuqua, the road that flanks the C Inn. Continue on Fuqua PAST/CROSSING Industrial Rd. into an area where the black top becomes a graveled path. May feel like you are trespassing but you’re not. Veer right and down a slight slope and onto the KTrail. A bit hidden & hard to find if you do not know what to look for.
Training for the entire Katy Trail
- + My husband and I want to ride the entire trail from Clinton to St Charles next May. We are both 62 and would like some input as to the best way to train for the ride.Thanks for any input!LJ
Discussion started 07/09/2011 11:12 AM by Leeann J - 7 replies (last reply by Leeann J at 07/11/2011 10:32 AM)Leeann J on 07/09/2011 11:12 AM
My husband and I want to ride the entire trail from Clinton to St Charles next May. We are both 62 and would like some input as to the best way to train for the ride.
Thanks for any input!
LJ
Darrell, from Jefferson City on 07/09/2011 07:00 PM
Saddle time Leeann! There are no really strenuous parts and it is mostly flat, so you have to pedal most all the time. It really depends on how far you plan to ride each day, for me about 40 or 50 miles a day at a leisurely pace and I'm ready for a break. But, saddle time will get you prepaired. Good luck and enjoy!
jd from gkc on 07/10/2011 01:44 PM
You'll want to at least check into other issues as well: what to take (camera, some food, water, medicated powder), outlets for food-camping-lodging, safety, insects, mosquitoes, shelter, poison ivy, sun/rain/hail/dust/wind, soft shoulders, Big Muddy, flat repair, extra tubes, water sources, and the like just in case. 'May' is a good time to do it. Enjoy.
Trek on 07/10/2011 04:38 PM
Darrell and jd are in the know. To add to Darrell's response, you need to be able to ride whatever daily mileage you choose for several days in a row. It may be easy to ride 40 miles while in training and have a 2 to 3 day window before you ride those 40 miles again. Riding the length of the trail, you will probably be riding that distance each day.
Anonymous from Independence on 07/10/2011 09:28 PM
You need to know there are some long inclines on the western part. Very doable but I didn't expect them on our first ride.
Cathy from Jefferson City on 07/10/2011 11:03 PM
I'm 59 and 2 years ago went from Rocheport to St. Charles with my daughter. My husband was our support in the car. I would suggest you figure out the longest you want to ride in a day first. Then when you have that figured out you can plan your trip around those distances. Do a ride from 20 to 40 miles and see how you feel. Would you want to do that 3-4 days in a row? If you have the luxury plan some time to enjoy things along the trail. All the above suggestions from other posters will help. Especially trying to do 2-3 days in a row of the distance you plan to do each day. If you don't have Bret Defur's book, get it. It think you may be able to order it on this web site. Finally, expect the unexpected - that's part of riding the Katy Trail, and part of the adventure.
ct from lisle on 07/11/2011 09:30 AM
riding is important, also the time of year. The cool weather is less of a stress. Sept/Oct and Apr/May.
Leeann J on 07/11/2011 10:32 AM
Thanks everyone, you made some really good points and I will sure pass this information on to my husband.
Leeann J
Weinstrasse Cabins in Augusta
- + My sister and I just stayed at the cabin and we loved it. This is a great place to stay if you have a big group. We enjoyed sitting on the front porch and reading. The owners were great too and acc...
Discussion started 07/10/2011 10:59 AM by Serena - 0 repliesSerena from Chicago on 07/10/2011 10:59 AM
My sister and I just stayed at the cabin and we loved it. This is a great place to stay if you have a big group. We enjoyed sitting on the front porch and reading. The owners were great too and accomodated our early schedule and got us in at mid-day. I would definitely recommend staying here as it was probably one of the more relaxing places we stayed at on the trail.
Captain Wohlt Inn in Hermann
- + My sister and I stayed here and we were very happy with the accomodations. We stayed in the Peters suite which has jets in the tub, which were so nice after a few days on the trail. We were given fr...
Discussion started 07/10/2011 10:56 AM by Serena - 0 repliesSerena from Chicago on 07/10/2011 10:56 AM
My sister and I stayed here and we were very happy with the accomodations. We stayed in the Peters suite which has jets in the tub, which were so nice after a few days on the trail. We were given freshly baked cookies upon arrival and they accomodated our early arrival with absolutely no problems. The breakfast was amazing and probably the best we had on our trip. The location is great as well as it is almost right off the bridge into Hermann.
Briar Rose Inn Bed & Breakfast in Jefferson City
- + My sister and I had a great stay here. We rode the trail early and so arrived to the bed and breakfast around mid-day. We called the owners and they came over right away to let us in. Everyone was ...
Discussion started 07/10/2011 10:53 AM by Serena - 0 repliesSerena from Chicago on 07/10/2011 10:53 AM
My sister and I had a great stay here. We rode the trail early and so arrived to the bed and breakfast around mid-day. We called the owners and they came over right away to let us in. Everyone was so friendly and they accomodated our early schedules with an early breakfast at 5:30am. I highly recommend staying here, especially as it is down the street from Central Dairy!!
Lococo House III in St Charles
- + We stayed here on the last night of our trip. The owners are very friendly and attentive. We were obviously hurting and so they shuttled us down to Main Street so we wouldn't have to walk. The brea...
Discussion started 07/10/2011 10:48 AM by Serena - 0 repliesSerena from Chicago on 07/10/2011 10:48 AM
We stayed here on the last night of our trip. The owners are very friendly and attentive. We were obviously hurting and so they shuttled us down to Main Street so we wouldn't have to walk. The breakfast was awesome as well and we even got "to go" cups for our coffee. I highly recommend staying here as they really know how to accomodate bikers off the trail.
eaglewing@charter.net
- + I check this site regularly and find myself disappointed in the lack of events listed. There has to be more events happening on the Katy than are posted (1). Why is this?Thanks.
Discussion started 07/02/2011 09:31 AM by Brian - 3 replies (last reply by Michael Rodemeyer at 07/09/2011 01:58 PM)Brian from Collinsville, IL on 07/02/2011 09:31 AM
I check this site regularly and find myself disappointed in the lack of events listed. There has to be more events happening on the Katy than are posted (1). Why is this?
Thanks.
Cunninghair from St louis on 07/03/2011 11:19 AM
There is the occasional Trailnet or charity ride. I believe there used to be a music festival associated with a ride. However, I don't feel the Katy is condusive to "events.". The trail is narrow. Last time we stumbled into a trailnet ride, we couldn't get out of there fast enough--too congested.
Check the small towns along the trail for festivals such as winery, pumpkin, something about catfish? Of course this also drive up hotel prices, which we also try to avoid.
Ray (webmaster) on 07/09/2011 08:24 AM
Yes, the event listing had grown a bit thin lately. I mostly rely on people to send in event info, which I then post on the site. But this morning I searched around the web and pulled together several events which are now listed. If you know of any other upcoming events on, along, or near the Katy Trail, just let me know.
Michael Rodemeyer from Hartsburg, MO on 07/09/2011 01:58 PM
The 20th Annual Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival will be held on October 8 and 9 if we are not under water (flooded by the Missouri River). We usually have 50,000 people attend the two day festival. Everyone is invited.
2 day ride
- + What is the most senic section of the trail for a 2 day ride?
Discussion started 07/08/2011 06:17 PM by jccarr - 1 reply (last reply by Danny at 07/09/2011 12:59 PM)jccarr on 07/08/2011 06:17 PM
What is the most senic section of the trail for a 2 day ride?
Danny from Willard,MO. on 07/09/2011 12:59 PM
Just did a two day from Sedalia to Hermann. Was a bit too much for my wife in two days.But in my opinion the most senic was from New Franklin to arround Hartsburg.
Hermann
- + Any recommendations for places to stay in Hermann?
Discussion started 06/29/2011 09:50 PM by Craig - 6 replies (last reply by Danny at 07/09/2011 12:53 PM)Craig from Springfield on 06/29/2011 09:50 PM
Any recommendations for places to stay in Hermann?
Lisa from Belton on 06/30/2011 09:19 AM
We were with a group of 12 riding the Katy Trail and stayed at The Wine Valley Inn in Hermann. It was quite nice! It's not cheap, but it's not the most expensive place in Hermann, either. It is centrally located and within walking distance of most of the restaurants. The innkeepers are friendly, and very accommodating. We ejoyed their courtyard and sitting area in the back. Breakfast was enjoyable and filling the next morning! We would stay there again!
Anonymous on 06/30/2011 05:56 PM
Without knowing any criteria every place in town is recommended. Are you a tight wad or a high roller? Or just a man of few words?
Todd from Kansas City on 07/01/2011 08:34 AM
check Heritage Lodging in Hermann. These are actually apartments above a historic building on 1st street. During our stay the rooms were clean and nice. The price ($95) was also good for Hermann. There are plenty of restaurants, shops, stores and bars within walking distance.
Carol from Lee's Summit on 07/07/2011 05:09 PM
We stayed in McKittrick at Meyer Hilltop Farm B&B about a year ago and had a lovely stay. They went out of their way to show hospitality; even transporting us in their car to a Hermann restaurant in the evening; then picking us up after we were finished. The B&B is very clean, well-kept and the breakfast the next morning was fantastic! We would highly recommend it and would return if we were ever in the area again. They aren't listed on this site now but you can find them online at meyerhilltopfarm.com
Brian L. from Wichita on 07/09/2011 08:56 AM
I tent-camped at the Harmann city park. It's a huge park with nice camping spots near picnic tables, lots of giant trees, a bathroom with showers, and a huge covered pavillion. A youth baseball game was happening in the park's ballfield that evening, so I had some free entertainment. There was a small fee for camping -- I can't remember how much, though.
Danny from Willard,MO. on 07/09/2011 12:53 PM
My wife and I recently road from Sedalia to Herman.We stayed at the Hermann Hotel. It was
fairly cheap, but not the most accomidating! Very small room.But if just need a shower and a bed, it works.
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American Legion Park (Hartsburg)
- + Do you know if people have weddings here? I think it would be pretty
under the gazebo!
Discussion started 01/18/2010 11:28 AM by Steph - 3 replies (last reply by Bud Ditzfeld, Mayor at 07/08/2011 02:14 PM)Steph from Missouri on 01/18/2010 11:28 AM
Do you know if people have weddings here? I think it would be pretty
under the gazebo!
Steph from Missouri on 01/18/2010 11:28 AM
Do you know if people have weddings here? I think it would be pretty
under the gazebo!
michael rodemeyer from Hartsburg on 04/20/2010 06:01 PM
The park is called Volunteer Park (for all the people from 32 states who helped rebuild Hartsburg after the 1993 flood). We have had several weddings in the gazeebo and they have turned out well. You should contact our new mayor Gary Caldwell for more info (573-657-7302) or GECALDWELL@centurytel.net
michael rodemeyer from Hartsburg on 04/20/2010 06:01 PM
The park is called Volunteer Park (for all the people from 32 states who helped rebuild Hartsburg after the 1993 flood). We have had several weddings in the gazeebo and they have turned out well. You should contact our new mayor Gary Caldwell for more info (573-657-7302) or GECALDWELL@centurytel.net
linda from Kansas City Metro on 07/08/2011 12:51 PM
I used this email address today, and it was not a current email address for the mayor of Hartsburg. The respondant said he was not connected with Hartsburg or the KT.
linda from Kansas City Metro on 07/08/2011 12:51 PM
I used this email address today, and it was not a current email address for the mayor of Hartsburg. The respondant said he was not connected with Hartsburg or the KT.
Bud Ditzfeld, Mayor from Hartsburg, MO on 07/08/2011 02:14 PM
Sorry about that, Linda. The previous post was bad information that never should have been posted. You may reach me at rditzfeld@bjc.org. Thanks.
Bud Ditzfeld, Mayor from Hartsburg, MO on 07/08/2011 02:14 PM
Sorry about that, Linda. The previous post was bad information that never should have been posted. You may reach me at rditzfeld@bjc.org. Thanks.
- + Planning on biking trail from Defiance to Dutzow for the first time, is there any shade on the trail or is it in full sun mostly?
Discussion started 07/07/2011 10:47 AM by Sandy - 2 replies (last reply by Sandy at 07/07/2011 10:43 PM)Sandy from Farmington, MO on 07/07/2011 10:47 AM
Planning on biking trail from Defiance to Dutzow for the first time, is there any shade on the trail or is it in full sun mostly?
SteveK from saint louis, MO on 07/07/2011 09:49 PM
I'd say 50/50 sun/shade if you are traveling midday, but much more shade in late afternoon/evening or early morning.
Sandy from Farmington, MO on 07/07/2011 10:43 PM
Thanks Steve!
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Dutzow Deli & Restaurant in Dutzow
- + We eat breakfast there every Sunday possible, after church. We see many of the same crowd every Sunday. The food is great, the owners arevery friendly and know us all by name.The waitresses do a fanta...
Discussion started 07/07/2011 08:19 PM - 0 repliesAnonymous from Foristell,MO on 07/07/2011 08:19 PM
We eat breakfast there every Sunday possible, after church. We see many of the same crowd every Sunday. The food is great, the owners are
very friendly and know us all by name.The waitresses do a fantastic job and seem to enjoy what they do.
Steamboat Junction Campground (Bluffton)
- + Camped one night here--great facilities--great price--beautiful location. Lots of bugs--so bring your spray. But I'll be back. The 2-story cabin looked great and was only $30.
Discussion started 06/21/2009 06:11 PM by duluth1200 - 2 replies (last reply by sharonbikes at 07/07/2011 06:18 PM)duluth1200 from St Louis on 06/21/2009 06:11 PM
Camped one night here--great facilities--great price--beautiful location. Lots of bugs--so bring your spray. But I'll be back. The 2-story cabin looked great and was only $30.
duluth1200 from St Louis on 06/21/2009 06:11 PM
Camped one night here--great facilities--great price--beautiful location. Lots of bugs--so bring your spray. But I'll be back. The 2-story cabin looked great and was only $30.
Sandra from Bluffton, Mo. on 07/07/2011 07:13 AM
One story cabin is $30, 2 story is $75.
Sandra from Bluffton, Mo. on 07/07/2011 07:13 AM
One story cabin is $30, 2 story is $75.
sharonbikes from Kansas City on 07/07/2011 06:18 PM
It is a beautiful setting, clean facilities, but oh, the bugs are something terrible. We stayed there a couple of years ago and we now refer to it as "mosquito gulch" We had bug spray and some fogger and a campfire and nothing deterred those bugs.
sharonbikes from Kansas City on 07/07/2011 06:18 PM
It is a beautiful setting, clean facilities, but oh, the bugs are something terrible. We stayed there a couple of years ago and we now refer to it as "mosquito gulch" We had bug spray and some fogger and a campfire and nothing deterred those bugs.