Papa Jake's Donut Shop in Sedalia
- + Stopped in on our way to Boonville. After a 630am start at Windsor and some cold temps, we'd pedaled up a bit of an appetite. Papa Jakes greeted us w/ hot coffee and fried dough. The marshmallow fluff...
Discussion started 05/16/2011 03:46 PM by LTB - 6 replies (last reply by maggie at 05/30/2011 09:36 AM)LTB from KC on 05/16/2011 03:46 PM
Stopped in on our way to Boonville. After a 630am start at Windsor and some cold temps, we'd pedaled up a bit of an appetite. Papa Jakes greeted us w/ hot coffee and fried dough. The marshmallow fluff filled long john came recommended by a young man we rode w/ on the trail...very good choice. The white iced cake was a fine sample as well. Their plain glazed are fried a bit lighter than most shops and really leave a yeasty, dinner roll-like taste in your mouth, a nice choice as well. These old donut shops are institutions. Papa Jakes even had a table full of old men solving the world's problems on a Saturday morning and free coffee refills. A large coffee, 4 donuts, 1 long john, 1 apple fritter, and a milk came to $6. Make sure you stop in on your next pedal through Sedalia.
maggie from Kansas on 05/16/2011 04:14 PM
Where is this in Sedalia? I love donuts. I will stop if I know where to go. Coffe too! thanks!
maggie from Kansas on 05/16/2011 04:20 PM
OK I found it on the Sedalia page! It's been a while since I have been here and the site is so much easier to navigate! Thanks!
Linda from Sedalia on 05/24/2011 08:59 AM
I may have to start buying them up in the mornings and have them here at the Katy Depot for the riders who don't have the time to get off the trail (its a nice ride but about 10-12 blocks from the trail ).
Pamela from Independence MO on 05/24/2011 01:58 PM
Linda, please do.
maggie from kansas on 05/28/2011 10:21 AM
WE'll be coming through Sunday and Monday! Hope there is some waiting! That would be awesome! Motivation for me,lol!
maggie from Kansas on 05/30/2011 09:36 AM
We found it and the crowd was huge and they moved very fast! Awesome place, they got a good thing going on there! Glaze were my favorite!
memorial wkend ride
- + Is anyone riding the trail this memorial day weekend? Any word on weather? We are riding pilot grove to rhineland.
Discussion started 05/27/2011 05:18 PM by mlchan - 4 replies (last reply by mlchan at 05/29/2011 08:13 PM)mlchan from ky on 05/27/2011 05:18 PM
Is anyone riding the trail this memorial day weekend? Any word on weather? We are riding pilot grove to rhineland.
Memorial Weekend Rider on 05/28/2011 07:56 AM
Related post for you too.
I think there's a link to conditions on this website, or you can go directly to DNR's site: www.mostateparks.com/advisories and get the most recent updates. The one dated today sounds worrisome. DNR staff do a great job of cleaning up problems, but sounds like they have a lot to deal with. Also, as of 5/23 it said from mile marker 103 to 107 the trail is closed. Hopefully people who are on the trail now will probably get on here tonight and give you an update. Also try calling some of the businesses along the trail and see what they say: the Big Muddy in Hartsburg, Portland has a bar very close to the trail (they make excellent hamburgers), etc. Good luck.
posted May 26 2011 1:24PM - Cathy, Jefferson City
David+from+Kansas from Kansas on 05/28/2011 06:35 PM
We have found the noaa.gov to be just about the most reliable source of weather information out there. I would suspect from knowing the trail, right now you probably will encouunter some flooding in a number of areas east of Rocheport.
Michael Rodemeyer from Hartsburg, Missouri on 05/29/2011 12:51 PM
The Peddler's Jamboree is going on this weekend from Boonville to Huntsdale and back. I believe tonight the Ozark Mountain Daredevils will play. Last night Big Smith and the Bait Shop boys played. You will probably run into this event as you ride thru.
mlchan from ky on 05/29/2011 08:13 PM
We saw several bands. It was great! And so was the weather!
Going from Harrisonville to Machens starting 5/29
- + My buddy and I went from St. Charles to Clinton last year, we're going Harrisonville to Machens this year, starting tomorrow. We're hoping the closures will be open by the time we get there. Anyone ...
Discussion started 05/28/2011 01:22 PM by Tony Felich - 1 reply (last reply by David+from+Kansas at 05/28/2011 06:13 PM)Tony Felich from Olathe, KS on 05/28/2011 01:22 PM
My buddy and I went from St. Charles to Clinton last year, we're going Harrisonville to Machens this year, starting tomorrow. We're hoping the closures will be open by the time we get there.
Anyone know how bike friendly Hiway 7 from Harrisonville to Clinton is?
I'll keep you posted if my Android will let me.
David+from+Kansas from Kansas on 05/28/2011 06:13 PM
Haven't been down this yesr; going tomorrow. Unless conditions we don't know about, Hwy 7 is pretty much all new, divided highway, with nice wide shoulders, at least up to Hwy 71, & that is didvided highway as well, with wide shoulders, going all the way to Harrisonville.
Sedalia Trailhead - Depot in Sedalia
- + The lady at the Katy Depot was very informative and helpful. Being novices to the trail and to this part of Missouri, we needed much information. Thanks to her, we had a wonderful first day on the t...
Discussion started 05/28/2011 09:11 AM by Deb & Randy - 0 repliesDeb & Randy from Wichita on 05/28/2011 09:11 AM
The lady at the Katy Depot was very informative and helpful. Being novices to the trail and to this part of Missouri, we needed much information. Thanks to her, we had a wonderful first day on the trail and several great meals at local establishments.
Tornado sirens near New Franklin
- + We were on the trail between Franklin and New Franklin when the tornado sirens went off last Wednesday. We headed for New Franklin and were picked up by their EMS as we were looking for shelter in Ne...
Discussion started 05/28/2011 09:00 AM by Deb & Randy - 0 repliesDeb & Randy from Wichita on 05/28/2011 09:00 AM
We were on the trail between Franklin and New Franklin when the tornado sirens went off last Wednesday. We headed for New Franklin and were picked up by their EMS as we were looking for shelter in New Franklin. They took us to the city storm shelter. When the "all clear" was sounded they loaded our bikes and took us back to our car in Boonville. We will always be greatful to the wonderful folks in New Franklin.
Dutzow Deli & Restaurant in Dutzow
- + went in on a sunday and there was one waitress who was doing everything...running around like a chicken with it's head cut off while the owner sat at the table and smoked. Tipped the waitress well fo...
Discussion started 04/03/2011 07:13 PM - 2 replies (last reply by anonymous at 05/27/2011 08:06 PM)Anonymous on 04/03/2011 07:13 PM
went in on a sunday and there was one waitress who was doing everything...running around like a chicken with it's head cut off while the owner sat at the table and smoked. Tipped the waitress well for her excellent work but also noticed on the menu that if you order a whole sandwich to share with your other they charge you .75 cents more...what a joke. Anyway, the owner runs a sweat shop it seems and greed has gotten to them.
Anonymous on 04/06/2011 10:22 PM
Right now we are in our transitional stage between winter and spring so yes we tend to keep it tight. WE never know if we are going to have a full house or no one that evening so we have staff on call if it gets out of hand. We have been open now 10 yrs and still going. Now about the owner, i am the owner, I do not smoke, and I was not their and 2, you're one of those people who want something for nothing, I get them all the time, just deal with it. Calling my my place a sweat shop is a real joke, those girls make more in 6 hrs then you probably make all day. I'm sure the sandwich was great if you have any other complaints see me personally.
Anonymous on 05/27/2011 08:06 PM
I like this restaurant. It is very good!
Memorial Weekend Ride
- + I was planning a 2 day trip from Columbia to St. Charles this Memorial Weekend, but am prepared to cancel after this past week of storms. I am only a leisure rider in fair shape on a crossover bike. ...
Discussion started 05/26/2011 12:17 PM by Matt - 2 replies (last reply by SteveK at 05/26/2011 07:10 PM)Matt from Columbia, MO on 05/26/2011 12:17 PM
I was planning a 2 day trip from Columbia to St. Charles this Memorial Weekend, but am prepared to cancel after this past week of storms. I am only a leisure rider in fair shape on a crossover bike. Can anyone comment on conditions and possible flooding, and would you recommend I postpone this trip?
Cathy from Jefferson City on 05/26/2011 01:24 PM
Matt, I think there's a link to conditions on this website, or you can go directly to DNR's site: www.mostateparks.com/advisories and get the most recent updates. The one dated today sounds worrisome. DNR staff do a great job of cleaning up problems, but sounds like they have a lot to deal with. Also, as of 5/23 it said from mile marker 103 to 107 the trail is closed. Hopefully people who are on the trail now will probably get on here tonight and give you an update. Also try calling some of the businesses along the trail and see what they say: the Big Muddy in Hartsburg, Portland has a bar very close to the trail (they make excellent hamburgers), etc. Good luck.
SteveK from saint louis, MO on 05/26/2011 07:10 PM
No problems Treloar to St. Charles(MM85 to MM40). I believe the closure at Rhineland(MM107 to MM 103), assuming you can't bike through that yet, can be biked via HWY 94 fairly easily. River levels will likely be high for the section McBaine to Hartsburg, but it looks like it will be passable. There supposedly is another low section around Portland, but I've never seen this flooded myself.
Katyrest Caboose in Hartsburg
- + This place is great, We had just riden for 2 hours in the rain, hail, wind lighting etc. Got to Hartsburg and found the Caboose. Hot shower, laundry, and great food at Big Muddy:)
Discussion started 05/26/2011 10:19 AM by Bob Smith - 0 repliesBob Smith from Sebastopol, California on 05/26/2011 10:19 AM
This place is great, We had just riden for 2 hours in the rain, hail, wind lighting etc. Got to Hartsburg and found the Caboose. Hot shower, laundry, and great food at Big Muddy:)
Jim's bar in Tebbetts
- + When you are in Tebbetts, stop by JIm's Bar. Jim demonstrated the best of the Missouri people. He opened up his business and his storm celler to us when we needed shelter from possible tornado May 2...
Discussion started 05/26/2011 10:15 AM by Bob Smith - 0 repliesBob Smith from Sebastopol, California on 05/26/2011 10:15 AM
When you are in Tebbetts, stop by JIm's Bar. Jim demonstrated the best of the Missouri people. He opened up his business and his storm celler to us when we needed shelter from possible tornado May 25, 2011. He is a true "Trail Angel"
RIDING KATY TRAIL FROM ST.CHARLES TO CLINTON BEGIN
- + HAS ANYONE BEEN ON THE TRAIL IN THE LAST 48 HOURS? MY HUSBAND AND I ARE RIDING THE KATY TRAIL FROM ST. CHARLES TO CLINTON STARTING ON WEDNESDAY. ANY TRAIL CONDITIONS WE SHOULD BE AWARE OF??
Discussion started 05/23/2011 08:44 PM by DANDTOD - 7 replies (last reply by DANDTOD at 05/25/2011 10:10 PM)DANDTOD from ST. LOUIS on 05/23/2011 08:44 PM
HAS ANYONE BEEN ON THE TRAIL IN THE LAST 48 HOURS? MY HUSBAND AND I ARE RIDING THE KATY TRAIL FROM ST. CHARLES TO CLINTON STARTING ON WEDNESDAY. ANY TRAIL CONDITIONS WE SHOULD BE AWARE OF??
Jack Chipley from New Franklin , mo on 05/24/2011 10:36 AM
The bridge after you come through Rocheport is being repaired have to ride the highway around it
SteveK from saint louis, MO on 05/24/2011 09:28 PM
Rode on the eastern end today, Treloar to St. Charles, several trees down, but DNR working on it. However, nothing that could not be walked through or around and no significant delays.
SteveK from saint louis, MO on 05/24/2011 09:38 PM
Just checked the river levels at Jeff City and Hermann guages, and they are projecting levels above flood stage that MAY impact the trail in the Portland, Hartsburg, and Rocheport areas Sun/Mon.
JPM from Hazelwood, MO on 05/24/2011 09:43 PM
The Mo. state park website is reporting a closure due to storm damage. Check their website for more details.
SteveK from saint louis, MO on 05/24/2011 10:01 PM
Just read the advisory on the closure in Rhineland, MM 103 to MM 107. For me, I would ride around this area on HWY 94 as I am very familiar with this area but that is not for everyone.
I would be more concerned with the river levels as it looks like more rain on the way, but some B&B's will shuttle you locally and there are other shuttle services out there that will help you if you get in a bind.
CJ5w4WD from roaming the midwest on 05/25/2011 12:30 PM
I rode Sedalia to Hermann May 21-23. Trail from the east end to Tebbetts was in xlnt cond but that was before Monday's storm. Portland to McKittrick has lots of washouts, and looked like some flash flooding with lots of debris. I was on my fat tire so I could ride through all but one area. Be careful.
DANDTOD from ST. LOUIS on 05/25/2011 10:10 PM
Thanks for all your comments. We decided to postpone our trip due to the flooding and advise from our fellow bikers. We had reservations at 5 B & B's. All cancelled our reservations without fees. See you on the trail when its a bit more dry!
Dogs without leashes
- + I was returning from a long ride on the Katy Trail on a beautiful spring evening when I had a very scary experience with two dogs. I turned into the Research Park to return to my car when I noticed a...
Discussion started 05/21/2011 08:41 PM by sabine57 - 5 replies (last reply by sabine57 at 05/25/2011 06:37 PM)sabine57 from St. Louis on 05/21/2011 08:41 PM
I was returning from a long ride on the Katy Trail on a beautiful spring evening when I had a very scary experience with two dogs. I turned into the Research Park to return to my car when I noticed a young couple with two pit bulls near the trail. I assumed the dogs were on leashes, but as I approached I noticed the female holding one of the dogs back with a stick. I asked if "she had him" to which she replied "yes." Within a minute, I could hear her screaming "Watch Out." Both of the dogs chased my bike and as one of the dogs hit the right side of my bike, I could feel myself starting to fall just as the other pit bull circled around the left side. Somehow, I managed to stay upright and rode as fast as I could to my car. It frigtens me to think of what could have happened if I had fallen, or if it had been a small child on a bike. I hope that these dog owners realize the risk they are taking by having pit bulls in a public park withour leashes!
mark from tulsa on 05/22/2011 01:37 AM
The owners should have them securely leased...This is a perennial problem and pit-bulls can be dangerous. It is always good to have a large can of pepper spray at hand on a moments notice. Glad you escaped uninjured!
Mike on 05/22/2011 01:40 PM
I've had two negative experiences with dogs on the Katy trail, both instances were near Jeff City and both involved people not tying their dogs up. The first time I had a trailer and a large dog chased me from his front yard and grabbed onto my trailer. I dragged him maybe 10 feet before he let go and chased after me. The second time two dogs were on the trail. Luckily, my buddy had dog mace. We charged towards them yelling and they ran away but that won't always happen. I would highly recommend bring mace while riding on the trail, most of the time it's not a problem but there are some homeowners by the trail who are not responsible with securing their animals.
skip from Hannibal on 05/24/2011 10:01 PM
a can of "hornet spray" is VERY effective...on just about any thing that breathes...and it will spray 30 ft!!
Cathy from Jefferson City on 05/24/2011 10:56 PM
Sorry to hear about your encounter. It amazes me that anyone would be so stupid as to have a pit bull on or near the trail and not have them on a leash. I have a small can of something (I threw away the package it came in and don't remember what it is, mace, pepper spray or other) that I wear on my wrist. I got it at a sporting goods store, or perhaps Wal Mart. A friend of mine who jogs told me about it. If you see the dog, you can easily get to it and be ready. It comes with a wrist band, the switch has a safety thing on it so it won't go off accidentally. I think I paid less than $15 for it. But if you can't find one, sounds like the hornet spray is a good idea too.
sabine57 from St. Louis on 05/25/2011 06:37 PM
Thank you for all your help --- I will definately carry something I can easily reach!
Bridge Open at Rocheport Tunnel
- + I attended a meeting today of Rocheport City Officials, DNR, MoDOT, and construction company officials. The Katy Trail bridge over Moniteau Creek just East of the Tunnel is now open for all trail tra...
Discussion started 05/25/2011 05:37 PM by showme - 0 repliesshowme from Rocheport on 05/25/2011 05:37 PM
I attended a meeting today of Rocheport City Officials, DNR, MoDOT, and construction company officials. The Katy Trail bridge over Moniteau Creek just East of the Tunnel is now open for all trail traffic. The bridge is beautiful and preserves the 80+ foot rusty steel original span and adds new side safety rails and end approach spans. The concrete bridge surface is smooth as silk. There are a few small details to finish and a some nearby construction equipment to remove. Come to Rocheport and ride the tunnel bridge!
Transportation
- + We plan on doing the Katy Trail in September. Would fly from Seattle to St. Lois because we can get the best fares. Any suggestions on how to get to Clinton to start the ride? Then at the end of th...
Discussion started 05/24/2011 12:57 PM by Denise Nichols - 5 replies (last reply by craig at 05/25/2011 08:12 AM)Denise Nichols from Selah, WA on 05/24/2011 12:57 PM
We plan on doing the Katy Trail in September. Would fly from Seattle to St. Lois because we can get the best fares. Any suggestions on how to get to Clinton to start the ride? Then at the end of the ride we would have to get back to the airport? Your thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks
JPM from Hazelwood, MO on 05/24/2011 05:59 PM
From the airport in STL, you can take the MetroLink (www.metrostlouis.org) light rail to the Civic Center station. Metro is bike friendly, but they ask that you to board at the front or rear of the train. After you depart the MetroLink, you can walk over to the Amtrak station. You can bring your bikes on Amtrak, but it will cost you an additional $10 per bike. You can take the Missouri River Runner Amtrak train to Sedalia and access the trail there. I'm not aware of any shuttle to Clinton, perhaps folks from that end of the trail can provide more info.
JPM from Hazelwood, MO on 05/24/2011 06:08 PM
As far as getting from the trail to the STL airport, contact the Touring Cyclist. They are listed in this website under "Towns and Services". Look under the town of St. Charles. Another option would be to take the Creve Coeur Connector trail across the river to Creve Coeur Park. From here you can catch a Metro bus (they have bike racks on the front of the bus) to the airports. If you are interested in this option, post here and I'll give you better directions and the bus route.
JPM from Hazelwood, MO on 05/24/2011 06:16 PM
I hope I'm not providing TMI! LOL, but there are only two daily departures of the Mo. River Runner train (AM and PM), so depending on when your flight arrives you may have to stay a night in St. Louis. The Metro ride from the airport to the Amtrak station is about 35 minutes. The Touring Cyclist may be able to shuttle you from the airport to either the Kirkwood or St. Louis Amtrak stations.
kurt w from naperville il on 05/25/2011 06:22 AM
i recently took the river runner from st louis and arrived in sedalia at 730pm..i camped at the fairgrounds in sedalia and started my ride the next morning riding to clinton and then back to sedalia. the out and back was 70 miles total but found this a great way to ride the whole katy trail. in total you only add a extra 35 miles to the trip.sedalia is a large town and you could find lodging and a taxi to shuttle you to clinton if thats what you decide.the train was a wonderful experience and i had no problems taking my loaded up bike on it, just make reservations early, theres only 4 spots per train for a bike.
craig from fort madison ia on 05/25/2011 08:12 AM
Use Davidson Transportation in Sedalia.
We used them last year and they are friendly, clean vehicles, nice secure trailer setup and reasonable pricing compared to others I have checked. I am going to use them again this weekend. The train is great if the timing works out but I don't want to have to wait the whole day for a train.
Craig
Steamboat Junction Campground in Bluffton
- + i stayed here mid may. not a bad place.Sandra the owner was a great host,talked my ear off, but gave me the history of the place.two thumbs up.
Discussion started 05/25/2011 06:57 AM by kurt w - 0 replieskurt w from naperville il on 05/25/2011 06:57 AM
i stayed here mid may. not a bad place.Sandra the owner was a great host,talked my ear off, but gave me the history of the place.two thumbs up.
Katfish Katy's (Huntsdale)
- + My wife and I camped at Katfish Katy's last night and it was a nightmare of a camping experience. It is a fair (at best) campground with trash and broken glass in the campsite. The noise and commotion...
Discussion started 10/03/2010 08:36 PM by Kraig T. - 1 reply (last reply by Lawrence at 05/24/2011 06:25 PM)Kraig T. from St. Louis, MO on 10/03/2010 08:36 PM
My wife and I camped at Katfish Katy's last night and it was a nightmare of a camping experience. It is a fair (at best) campground with trash and broken glass in the campsite. The noise and commotion was appalling. There was a large group of campers blaring their music and yelling which lasted until 2:00AM. Then the music started again at 7:30AM. I could not break camp fast enough to get away from there. Beware!
Kraig T. from St. Louis, MO on 10/03/2010 08:36 PM
My wife and I camped at Katfish Katy's last night and it was a nightmare of a camping experience. It is a fair (at best) campground with trash and broken glass in the campsite. The noise and commotion was appalling. There was a large group of campers blaring their music and yelling which lasted until 2:00AM. Then the music started again at 7:30AM. I could not break camp fast enough to get away from there. Beware!
Lawrence from Columbia MO on 05/24/2011 06:25 PM
Must have been a bad bunch that night. The Campground hosts usually take care of that kind of problem pronto!
Lawrence from Columbia MO on 05/24/2011 06:25 PM
Must have been a bad bunch that night. The Campground hosts usually take care of that kind of problem pronto!
Katfish Katy's in Huntsdale
- + I have stayed at Katfish Katy's several times. It is a nice campground, and the people are nice. Often there is live music on their stage, and breakfst cookign at the store. Has a little store with s...
Discussion started 05/24/2011 06:23 PM by Lawrence - 0 repliesLawrence from Columbia MO on 05/24/2011 06:23 PM
I have stayed at Katfish Katy's several times. It is a nice campground, and the people are nice. Often there is live music on their stage, and breakfst cookign at the store. Has a little store with some essentials, like cold ice cream on a hot day. If the river has risen, call ahead to make sure things are open. They have tent sites, group sites, and a cabin.
Pedaler's Jamboree
- + I got a message from the organizers of the Pedaler's Jamboree that the bridge construction at Rocheport is complete and there would be no detour this weekend. The DNR site is not updated yet to refle...
Discussion started 05/24/2011 04:29 PM by MidSouth - 0 repliesMidSouth from Rogersville, MO on 05/24/2011 04:29 PM
I got a message from the organizers of the Pedaler's Jamboree that the bridge construction at Rocheport is complete and there would be no detour this weekend. The DNR site is not updated yet to reflect that. Maybe one of the Rocheport locals could verify the trail is open west of Rocheport???
DNR Ride
- + I can see the DNR Ride on the horizon! Sure hope all those storms get out of there before the ride! Doing the Alleghany River Trail this weekend, 36 paved miles in Oil City/Franklin Pa. Trail has 2 r...
Discussion started 05/24/2011 03:40 PM by Theron - 0 repliesTheron from Akron, Ohio on 05/24/2011 03:40 PM
I can see the DNR Ride on the horizon! Sure hope all those storms get out of there before the ride! Doing the Alleghany River Trail this weekend, 36 paved miles in Oil City/Franklin Pa. Trail has 2 really long tunnels!