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!
Clifton City
- + Yes, PLEASE Missouri DNR---do whatever is necessary to make water available at ALL Katy Trial trailheads. You have a nationally-known and nationally-utilized trail here---YOU CAN MAKE IT BETTER! Tha...
Discussion started 05/13/2009 09:04 PM by lrc - 12 replies (last reply by anonymous at 05/24/2011 01:04 PM)lrc from Leon Iowa on 05/13/2009 09:04 PM
Yes, PLEASE Missouri DNR---do whatever is necessary to make water available at ALL Katy Trial trailheads. You have a nationally-known and nationally-utilized trail here---YOU CAN MAKE IT BETTER! Thanks for making it available!
Trek on 05/14/2009 08:18 AM
Some of the time better comes with a cost. And other times things are okay as they are in that they don't cost. It would be nice to have running water at each trailhead....then everyone would want for something more than a vault toilet. You know....if you give a mouse a cookie... The cost would be to the Missouri tax payers, or we could charge everyone to use the trail like Iowa, Nebraska, etc.
Cliff from Edwardsville Ks on 05/15/2009 11:00 AM
Trek, I would not be opposed to paying a fee to ride the Katy. I live in Kansas but ride the Katy often. The trail I ride in Kansas is the Prairie Spirit Trail and they charge 3.50 a day, or you can purchase an yearly pass for 12.15. This trail does not even come close to being the trail that the Katy is, just closer for a day ride. If the fee was reasonable like the Prairie Trail I would be in favor of it. Just my two cents from a Jayhawk who would be willing to pay his fair share. I do manage a buisness in MO. so I guess I do help pay a little.
Anonymous on 05/19/2009 07:17 AM
I've been saying it for a few years: The state really needs to figure out a way to get water to all the trailheads. Stimulus money?
Trek on 05/19/2009 08:35 AM
I'd really be curious to know the number of trailhead locations that do not have water. At some locations, water may not be available by DNR at the trailhead but water is available in the town. Maybe that is the case in Clifton City. If so, why would the state have a burden to provide something that is already provided? It's an outdoor backwoods trail.....not a city bike path.
The same discussion could be made about other trail provisions too. Shouldn't every town along the way have a well groomed shaded park with a cafe like Dotties and hotel like the Frederick or a B&B like Hermann Hill? I'd think bike service in each town would be nice too...
I'm not against pay for use. We rode the Raccoon River Trail in Iowa last weekend and paid more than the required fee. But we didn't feel slighted when all trailheads and towns were not up to par like Panora.
MAH from Blue Springs, MO on 05/21/2009 10:53 AM
I think we need to start a thread that lists all the trailheads with water at the trailhead itself, or if no water avail, where the closest water can be found. If everyone can add their 2 cents worth for the trailheads they're familiar with, it will be a good resource for riders.
Trek, hubby and I are thinking about doing the Racoon River Trail, is it truly all paved for 57 miles??
Trek on 05/21/2009 01:18 PM
Yes, MAH....the Raccoon River Trail is all paved. It's asphalt with some sections that are cement...five miles or so south of Panora is cement. We stayed at The House on Russell (trailsidelodging I think...link on the RRVT.org website) in Jefferson. June 6 or so is a music fest where you ride south out of Jefferson and local musicians are set up along the trail and play. We're thinking of going back with the tandem while its still cool out.
Wendy from Des Moines, IA on 05/21/2009 02:34 PM
Trek & MAH -- I wanted to add that the Raccoon River Valley Trail comes into Waukee (the western-most suburb of Des Moines) and connects to the Greenbelt Trail, which connects to another system that will take you to downtown Des Moines, so you can get another 10-15 miles on that. Central Iowa has a great trail system! I have never been west of Adel (7 miles west of Waukee) on the trail system because I mostly travel on foot rather than bike, but I hope to see some of it on my new bike this summer. :-)
Trek on 05/21/2009 03:14 PM
Yep.....you surely need a bike then Wendy. Check the bike shop out in Waukee.....they were friendly folks and eager to help out the out of towner.
Green Machine from Lawrence, Ks on 05/21/2009 03:37 PM
Clifton City really needs a running water faucet. The town is basically the low point between
two 12 mile climbs. The last six miles to Sedalia are all uphill and the grade midway to Pilot
Grove is fairly long and intense compared to the rest of the trail. Either way you are going,
filling up with water at Clifton City would be a quite helpful.
CDFM from Archie on 05/23/2011 09:32 PM
There are more than a few long dry stretches. Stumulus? That was a political payoff and ploy. I sure don't feel stimulated! Do yo?
Just sayin' from KC on 05/24/2011 09:51 AM
If you'd like upgrades, feel free to contribute.
http://mostateparks.com/page/55073/missouri-state-park-system-donations
The trail didn't build itself. Kudos to the Jones family for giving back.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_D._%22Ted%22_Jones
Anonymous on 05/24/2011 01:04 PM
I don't know why everyone is so eager to have water at every trail head. After seeing what people dump in the creeks between sedalia and boonville(oil cans, tires, etc), I would rather stick to my dehydration. I'm pretty sure the small towns use ground water, and as a rider I wouldn't trust its cleanliness. Although the water fountain at the Rochport trail head is ice cold and really good for pouring water on your head to cool off. To be safe from hydration just carry at least a half gallon of fluids on the bike and buy gatorade or bottled water whenever you reach a gas station.
Katyrest Caboose in Hartsburg
- + This was a highlight of the trip. The caboose house was nice and comfortable. It has a DVD player so bring a disk or two to entertain yourself. Or go down to the big muddy tavern. Great wings and beer...
Discussion started 05/24/2011 11:39 AM by Justin - 0 repliesJustin from Fayetteville arkansas on 05/24/2011 11:39 AM
This was a highlight of the trip. The caboose house was nice and comfortable. It has a DVD player so bring a disk or two to entertain yourself. Or go down to the big muddy tavern. Great wings and beer. Really good prices too. Tuesdays are taco nights as well. A must is dotties cafe for breakfast. Good stuff. All in all I would recommend the caboose house to everyone.
Rendleman Home B&B in Bluffton
- + Doug was really nice and welcoming. His home felt cozy and inviting. He met us with a cold beer and a big bag of peanuts which was exactly what my tires body needed. The place wasnt over the top fancy...
Discussion started 05/24/2011 11:34 AM by Justin - 0 repliesJustin from Fayetteville arkansas on 05/24/2011 11:34 AM
Doug was really nice and welcoming. His home felt cozy and inviting. He met us with a cold beer and a big bag of peanuts which was exactly what my tires body needed. The place wasnt over the top fancy but I liked that. I felt comfortable there. Doug was super cool and even went on a beer run for us. Breakfast was quite nice too. A great start too the morning. Thanks Doug we had a great experience.
Concord Hill B&B in Peers
- + On of my favorite places on our whole trip. George and Maggie were super friendly and welcoming. George took us on a great tour of the wineries and we had a blast. The rooms were realy nice and the ho...
Discussion started 05/24/2011 11:25 AM by Justin - 0 repliesJustin from Fayetteville arkansas on 05/24/2011 11:25 AM
On of my favorite places on our whole trip. George and Maggie were super friendly and welcoming. George took us on a great tour of the wineries and we had a blast. The rooms were realy nice and the house was absolutely beautiful. The hot tub was a life saver along with a cold German beer. We were lucky enough to be part of a bluegrass jam session that was really cool. They had some serious pickers. Both dinner and breakfast were amazingly delicious. In fact breakfast lasted me till dinner that day. Just what my body needed-some home cooking. I would recommend this to anyone passing through peers.
hidden gems
- + Can somebody local tell me the locations of the cool stuff I've ridden by my last two trips down the trail. I am talking about hidden caves in the bluffs mostly, natural features that blend in at 13m...
Discussion started 05/24/2011 10:08 AM by craig - 0 repliescraig from fort madison iowa on 05/24/2011 10:08 AM
Can somebody local tell me the locations of the cool stuff I've ridden by my last two trips down the trail. I am talking about hidden caves in the bluffs mostly, natural features that blend in at 13mph and are easy to mmiss. The building built inside the bluff I've seen online for instance, that kind of stuff and what mile marker to find it at. Great camping spots just off the trail in the woods etc.
Thanks in advance,
Craig
Lazy Brush Ranch B&B in Steedman
- + The Lazy Brush Ranch is the most positive attraction added to the KATY Trail since water was first put in at the trail heads! Ravena is a most gracious and talented hostess. The place is nearly a muse...
Discussion started 05/23/2011 09:01 PM by Clayton, Denise, Frank, Mickie - 0 repliesClayton, Denise, Frank, Mickie from Archie on 05/23/2011 09:01 PM
The Lazy Brush Ranch is the most positive attraction added to the KATY Trail since water was first put in at the trail heads! Ravena is a most gracious and talented hostess. The place is nearly a museum yet totally relaxed. Beauty is every where. We all enjoyed the comfy beds and both meals were tops. I am still thinking about that spaghetti! If you like to sing you are in for a treat, especially if you love to Praise Jesus. When you leave the Lazy Brush you will be uplifted and rested. Thank you again Ravena for a stay for the record books. We will most definitely be seeing you again.
Clayton, Denise, Frank, Mickie from Archie on 05/23/2011 09:01 PM
The Lazy Brush Ranch is the most positive attraction added to the KATY Trail since water was first put in at the trail heads! Ravena is a most gracious and talented hostess. The place is nearly a museum yet totally relaxed. Beauty is every where. We all enjoyed the comfy beds and both meals were tops. I am still thinking about that spaghetti! If you like to sing you are in for a treat, especially if you love to Praise Jesus. When you leave the Lazy Brush you will be uplifted and rested. Thank you again Ravena for a stay for the record books. We will most definitely be seeing you again.
western side scenery
- + I am taking non-cyclist girlfriend for a 60 mile (two days)round trip ride in a few weeks. I am unfamiliar with the trail from Easley to Clinton. Tips requested for the best scenic part of the tra...
Discussion started 05/08/2011 09:43 PM by Randy - 4 replies (last reply by Rickford at 05/23/2011 03:22 PM)Randy from Alton,IL on 05/08/2011 09:43 PM
I am taking non-cyclist girlfriend for a 60 mile (two days)round trip ride in a few weeks. I am unfamiliar with the trail from Easley to Clinton. Tips requested for the best scenic part of the trail between those two points. Thanks!
MidSouth from Rogersville, MO on 05/08/2011 11:04 PM
Our favorite 2 day ride is from Rocheport to Hartsburg and back. This about 25 miles each way. Lots of scenic river and bluffs. Several places to stay and eat at each end.
Skyguy9999 on 05/09/2011 12:07 AM
Having done Clinton to Sedalia, I can say the big draw is going to be the seclusion you'll find from Sedalia to where the highway departs from next to the trail going out of Clinton. Other than that, there is Sedalia itself (the original rail depot and a couple of other things), Windsor (the bicentennial Katy rail car and some other things), some restored plain areas, and a couple of nice scenic areas.
YMMV as with anything. I thought it was a good experience and would love to have the opportunity to do the rest sooner rather than later.
EB on 05/23/2011 10:37 AM
Sedalia to Boonville is my favorite part. The trail is often elevated and makes for some beautiful scenery. The Hotel Bothwell and the Hotel Frederick are both great places to stay. That section is less used so you are less apt to see a lot of people.
Rickford from Pulaski,va on 05/23/2011 03:22 PM
Clifton City to Boonville is about 24 miles. Even though your not on the river, I thought it was a very secnic. Actually got a shuttle from Boonville to Clifton City and rode the 24 miles back. Nice little resturant in Pilot Grove.
- + I am starting a 3 day ride form Clinton to Hartsburg this Friday. I know it rained on Thursday night and the Forcast is also calling for Scattered thunderstorms. I dont mind getting a little wet on ...
Discussion started 05/19/2011 10:05 AM by Jason - 3 replies (last reply by Anon at 05/23/2011 09:39 AM)Jason from Manhattan, KS on 05/19/2011 10:05 AM
I am starting a 3 day ride form Clinton to Hartsburg this Friday. I know it rained on Thursday night and the Forcast is also calling for Scattered thunderstorms. I dont mind getting a little wet on the ride, but my concern is the condition of the trail. Does the trail turn into mud and become to soft to ride on or is the rock compacted and sheds water?
Kelly from Manasquan, NJ on 05/19/2011 10:20 AM
From my recent experience, the trail is just softer, hence a little slower going (offering more resistance), after or during a rainfall. It isn't really muddy. You'll get a little dirty of course as the clay does "spit up." Have fun. Just beware of lightning. Staying dry is overrated.
Kevin on 05/22/2011 02:05 PM
I've also had similar experiences on the Katy. I had to ride 30 miles in the rain on my last trip and the trail offered more friction but did not get muddy. You will have to clean the grit from your chain more often but it's not a bad experience.
Anon on 05/23/2011 09:39 AM
The trail stays fairly hard and packed during light or short rains. But if it does soften, a hand-spary car wash works well for cleaning the chain and other bike parts.
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Lazy Brush Ranch B&B (Steedman)
- + We were pleased to find this new B&B in Steedman. Things were a little
sparse in this area, as far as B&B’s last year when we came through.
Apparently it opened in August, 2010. I called th...
Discussion started 09/08/2010 11:44 AM by TK - 1 reply (last reply by Clayton, Denise, Frank, Mickie at 05/23/2011 09:06 AM)TK from FL on 09/08/2010 11:44 AM
We were pleased to find this new B&B in Steedman. Things were a little
sparse in this area, as far as B&B’s last year when we came through.
Apparently it opened in August, 2010. I called the owner from the trail
and she gave me a shuttle up the hill. I don’t think I would have
wanted to ride my bike up it as it is somewhat winding and narrow. So
I was happy to get reception. The stay was delightful.
TK from FL on 09/08/2010 11:44 AM
We were pleased to find this new B&B in Steedman. Things were a little
sparse in this area, as far as B&B’s last year when we came through.
Apparently it opened in August, 2010. I called the owner from the trail
and she gave me a shuttle up the hill. I don’t think I would have
wanted to ride my bike up it as it is somewhat winding and narrow. So
I was happy to get reception. The stay was delightful.
Clayton, Denise, Frank, Mickie from Archie on 05/23/2011 09:06 AM
You were to kind to that "hill". It is more like a mountain. Frank and I rode it and it was formidable enough. Take the ride up the hill from your evening hostess!
Clayton, Denise, Frank, Mickie from Archie on 05/23/2011 09:06 AM
You were to kind to that "hill". It is more like a mountain. Frank and I rode it and it was formidable enough. Take the ride up the hill from your evening hostess!
Peers
- + Peers store is still a must see/stay place. Barb and Amy go all out to make you feel welcome and cared for. Sunday breakfast was a plus this time and the breakfast sandwiches are still "the bomb". Any...
Discussion started 05/23/2011 09:03 AM by Clayton, Denise, Frank, Mickie - 0 repliesClayton, Denise, Frank, Mickie from Archie on 05/23/2011 09:03 AM
Peers store is still a must see/stay place. Barb and Amy go all out to make you feel welcome and cared for. Sunday breakfast was a plus this time and the breakfast sandwiches are still "the bomb". Any KATY trip we take will most certainly include a stay at the Peers Store. Thank you Barb again for your company and hospitality. May the Lord Bless and prosper your business in ways that surprise you.