Looking to run the trail from East to West
- + I would like to run as much of the trail from east to west as possible without a shuttle. I would like to park my car as far west as possible, take the train as far east as possible, then run back. I ...
Discussion started 05/18/2011 09:58 AM by Scott - 2 replies (last reply by JPM at 05/22/2011 09:21 PM)Scott from Omaha on 05/18/2011 09:58 AM
I would like to run as much of the trail from east to west as possible without a shuttle. I would like to park my car as far west as possible, take the train as far east as possible, then run back. I will be toting an all terrain stroller with my supplies. Can anyone help me with the best and closest stations to the trail?
Any other insight would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Rick from Independence, MO on 05/18/2011 10:42 AM
A couple of weeks ago, I intended to run the entire trail east to west as well. I had a friend running with me, and my dad with a bike and trailer for supplies. After 2 days and 85 miles, my leg was swollen to the point that I rented a bike for the final 160 miles. I learned a lot on this adventure. One of the biggest things I said I would do differently if I either bike or run end-to-end again is I would go west to east every time. I know many may not like this, but the trail from Sedalia to Clinton is very boring and I would rather push through that section early on when the excitement of the trip is carrying me rather than on the last day. I know coming from Omaha it would be better to park west, but I think the direction is a big enough deal to be worth the extra drive.
JPM from Hazelwood, MO on 05/22/2011 09:21 PM
Park you car at Sedalia. Take the train east to Hermann, then ride back to Sedalia. There are train stops farther east than Hermann (Washington, Kirkwood, and St. Louis) but accessing the trail from these stops presents challenges that may not make it worth it to you.
Brick Inn B&B in Washington
- + Great place to stay. Art and Kathy are great hosts, and bicyclists will be picked up at the Dutzow trailhead and returned the next morning. My wife, son and I stayed there after a 72 mile day and had ...
Discussion started 05/21/2011 11:20 PM by George - 0 repliesGeorge from Lebanon, IL on 05/21/2011 11:20 PM
Great place to stay. Art and Kathy are great hosts, and bicyclists will be picked up at the Dutzow trailhead and returned the next morning. My wife, son and I stayed there after a 72 mile day and had the best experience of our three nights on the trail.
Brick Inn B&B in Washington
- + This is a great place to stay! Art and Kathy are fantastic hosts. The breakfast is very substantial. Art really does pickup and return riders and their bikes to the Dutzow Trailhead on your schedule.T...
Discussion started 05/21/2011 11:07 PM by George - 0 repliesGeorge from Lebanon, IL on 05/21/2011 11:07 PM
This is a great place to stay! Art and Kathy are fantastic hosts. The breakfast is very substantial. Art really does pickup and return riders and their bikes to the Dutzow Trailhead on your schedule.There are several really good restaurants within walking distance of the B&B.
100 mile round trip hot spot
- + what is the BEST 100 miles (round trip) on this trail for bikes?? planning 50 one day and 50 back- but want the best part of the trail!! thanks so much!!
Discussion started 05/15/2011 09:59 AM - 6 replies (last reply by zbkr at 05/21/2011 07:09 AM)Anonymous on 05/15/2011 09:59 AM
what is the BEST 100 miles (round trip) on this trail for bikes?? planning 50 one day and 50 back- but want the best part of the trail!! thanks so much!!
Anonymous on 05/15/2011 04:00 PM
You might consider the distance between Boonville and North Jefferson.
Gary from Near Tebbetts on 05/16/2011 12:09 PM
The St Charles to Hermann would be another, although slightly more that 100 miles round trip.
cunninghamair from ofallon on 05/17/2011 08:47 AM
I also recommend catching the train and riding back. Lot's of fun. We took the train from Washington to Jeff City and took two days to get back, stopping in Rhineland.
SJ from St. Charles on 05/17/2011 07:49 PM
The next trip I'm taking is Rhineland to Augusta. There's so much in the Augusta area.
kevin from Jefferson City on 05/20/2011 01:12 PM
I've done the North Jefferson to McBaine (and Columbia) several times, and gone from N. Jefferson to Weldon Springs. The ride from Rocheport to N. Jefferson is lovely, and from Hermann to Weldon Springs was good, too. N.Jefferson to Hermann is dull, dull dull, though.
zbkr on 05/21/2011 07:09 AM
Rocheport to North Jefferson City, hands down best.
Hermann to Weldon Springs is next best.
Katy Trail Bed & Bikefest in Rocheport
- + We hope you will join us this season, and check out the Katy Boxcar! We no longer have a hot tub, but do offer a full continental breakfast to give you an early boost on your ride!
Discussion started 03/27/2011 10:00 AM by Katy Trail B&B - 1 reply (last reply by Nelda Liebig at 05/20/2011 11:17 AM)Katy Trail B&B from Rocheport on 03/27/2011 10:00 AM
We hope you will join us this season, and check out the Katy Boxcar! We no longer have a hot tub, but do offer a full continental breakfast to give you an early boost on your ride!
Nelda Liebig from Gardner KS on 05/20/2011 11:17 AM
Hello! I really enjoyed staying at your Bed and Bikefest a few years ago. A friend and I plan to ride the trail this fall and stay with you. How is early October on the trail? Tell me aboutthe boxcar. Thanks
Rocheport clear?
- + I'm assuming the trail near Rocheport is clear of construction/obstacles? This based on the fact the trail construction was supposed to be finished May 15, and when you click on the "Rocheport" icon ...
Discussion started 05/19/2011 01:28 PM by Don - 1 reply (last reply by MidSouth at 05/19/2011 01:47 PM)Don from St. Charles on 05/19/2011 01:28 PM
I'm assuming the trail near Rocheport is clear of construction/obstacles? This based on the fact the trail construction was supposed to be finished May 15, and when you click on the "Rocheport" icon on the map above, it does not say anything about construction obstacles. Thank you somebody for confirming...
MidSouth from Rogersville, MO on 05/19/2011 01:47 PM
This is the advisory still on the DNR site:
"Katy Trail closed from MM 178.3 to MM 182.2
1/12/11 -- Due to construction on the Moniteau Creek Bridge in Rocheport, the trail is closed from MM 178.3 (Rocheport) to MM 182.2 (Davisdale Conservation Area). During construction, trail users are being rerouted to Hwy. 40 and will need to use extra caution. The detour route is posted at the Rocheport and New Franklin trailheads. While following the detour, trail users may experience: travel over city streets and highways; motor vehicles traveling at high speeds; uneven or loose gravel on road surfaces; and narrow roads and lanes.
This section of trail is anticipated to reopen in late May 2011."
St Louis downtown to the Katy Trail
- + I did suggested route #2 with Steve K's alteration and was VERY pleased. I did this route to and from the Katy Trail on a weekday morning and a weekend afternoon. Car traffic was minimal and mostly ...
Discussion started 05/19/2011 09:47 AM by Kelly - 0 repliesKelly from Manasquan, NJ on 05/19/2011 09:47 AM
I did suggested route #2 with Steve K's alteration and was VERY pleased. I did this route to and from the Katy Trail on a weekday morning and a weekend afternoon. Car traffic was minimal and mostly 35mph. Shoulders and/or sidewalks are available for almost the entire route. I only opted for sidewalks in a few tight spots. This is a relatively flat route with a hill or two that are not too bad. Overall, highly recommended. Just map it out. It took me a while to find the street names at first. On google maps, "Marine Road" is Marine Avenue. Direction #1 is at the top northeast corner of the park trail.
Maxine's Rooms for Rent in Sedalia
- + Great place to stay! Maxine and Pete were great to chat with, and they picked us up in Clinton for a very reasonable price! I'll definitely stay there again!
Discussion started 05/18/2011 01:01 PM by Cheryl - 0 repliesCheryl from St. Charles, MO on 05/18/2011 01:01 PM
Great place to stay! Maxine and Pete were great to chat with, and they picked us up in Clinton for a very reasonable price! I'll definitely stay there again!
Hermann Motel in Hermann
- + We had a nice stay at this hotel. It was very clean and the staff was friendly and helpful. They even upgraded us to a bigger room since we had bikes. Nothing fancy, but a good value for the price.
Discussion started 05/18/2011 12:47 PM by Cheryl - 0 repliesCheryl from St. Charles, MO on 05/18/2011 12:47 PM
We had a nice stay at this hotel. It was very clean and the staff was friendly and helpful. They even upgraded us to a bigger room since we had bikes. Nothing fancy, but a good value for the price.
Thanks for the great ride report!
- + We are also a couple of a 'certain age' and planning on a July trip on the Katy. Loved your story, I hope ours is as good!
Discussion started 05/17/2011 08:20 PM by linda - 1 reply (last reply by anonymous at 05/18/2011 07:32 AM)linda from Kansas City Metro on 05/17/2011 08:20 PM
We are also a couple of a 'certain age' and planning on a July trip on the Katy. Loved your story, I hope ours is as good!
Anonymous on 05/18/2011 07:32 AM
Must be in those 'golden years.'
access from hwy 40/61 to trail
- + Can anyone tell me if there is a path, trail, road, or any kind of access from hwy 40/61, at the Boone bridge (Missouri river), down to the Katy trail.
Discussion started 05/16/2011 10:21 PM by skip - 2 replies (last reply by skip at 05/17/2011 09:32 PM)skip from Hannibal on 05/16/2011 10:21 PM
Can anyone tell me if there is a path, trail, road, or any kind of access from hwy 40/61, at the Boone bridge (Missouri river), down to the Katy trail.
cunninghamair from ofallon on 05/17/2011 08:44 AM
Just west of the bridge is the Mo Research Park exit (both directions). Follow south and turn left, then another quick left (180) down the hill to the trail head.
Weldon Springs is another 3 miles down from this trailhead.
Some fishermen pull of the highway and park, but I've seen Highway Patrol giving tickets (headquarters right down the road).
skip from Hannibal on 05/17/2011 09:32 PM
Thanx for the info...I'll give it a try & hope I don't get lost.
Augusta Brewing Co. in Augusta
- + Horrible service, smug and unfriendly personnel. For a Saturday afternoon the place was not very crowded yet had to wait 25 minutes to be severed a beer!!, and my two friends and I were sitting at the...
Discussion started 05/16/2011 07:58 AM - 2 replies (last reply by Frank at 05/17/2011 08:00 PM)Anonymous from St. Charles on 05/16/2011 07:58 AM
Horrible service, smug and unfriendly personnel. For a Saturday afternoon the place was not very crowded yet had to wait 25 minutes to be severed a beer!!, and my two friends and I were sitting at the bar!! Asked to have the TV changed to another channel, you would have thought we asked to the bar tender to pick up the building and move it two feet to the right!! Needless to say we finished our one beer, severed in a HOT mug straight out of the dish washer??!!! and left. All around bad performance Augusta Brewing Co..
SJ from St. Charles on 05/16/2011 08:32 PM
We've had the same service issues here. The beer is great, the food is good, but the service is pretty bad.
Frank from LSMO on 05/17/2011 08:00 PM
I have been to the Augusta Brewery several times. Never had a bad experience. Maybe it depends whose working that day.
Trail Conditions
- + My son and I are planning to ride Sedalia to Machens beginning 5/16/11. How are trail conditions? The MO State Parks web site only has the closing from MM 178.3 (Rocheport) to MM 182.2 (Davisdale Cons...
Discussion started 05/11/2011 04:21 PM by George - 4 replies (last reply by Trek at 05/17/2011 07:05 PM)George from Lebanon, IL on 05/11/2011 04:21 PM
My son and I are planning to ride Sedalia to Machens beginning 5/16/11. How are trail conditions? The MO State Parks web site only has the closing from MM 178.3 (Rocheport) to MM 182.2 (Davisdale Conservation Area). Any other detours not posted?
Thanks!
Darrell from Jefferson City, Mo. on 05/13/2011 04:21 AM
No others, enjoy your trip!
Jason on 05/16/2011 10:31 PM
Is there a detour for this closed section? And if so is it marked with sign?
Bob from Sedalia on 05/17/2011 04:45 PM
Can anybody confirm the construction is complete around Rocheport? That would mean the trail is clear without obstacles/construction from Clinton to Machens?
Trek on 05/17/2011 07:05 PM
From the DNR website just a few minutes ago:
1/12/11 -- Due to construction on the Moniteau Creek Bridge in Rocheport, the trail is closed from MM 178.3 (Rocheport) to MM 182.2 (Davisdale Conservation Area). During construction, trail users are being rerouted to Hwy. 40 and will need to use extra caution. The detour route is posted at the Rocheport and New Franklin trailheads. While following the detour, trail users may experience: travel over city streets and highways; motor vehicles traveling at high speeds; uneven or loose gravel on road surfaces; and narrow roads and lanes.
This section of trail is anticipated to reopen in late May 2011
Tebbetts
- + I had a horrible experince in this little town. My son and I went through this town 5/2009 at around 3pm and was looking for a place to cool down and get a bit to eat and something to drink. The diner...
Discussion started 04/11/2011 11:16 AM by Anesha - 4 replies (last reply by anonymous at 05/17/2011 03:37 PM)Anesha from Eldon on 04/11/2011 11:16 AM
I had a horrible experince in this little town. My son and I went through this town 5/2009 at around 3pm and was looking for a place to cool down and get a bit to eat and something to drink. The diner was close and the only convenient store there was closed. We biked around the town asking people if they knew anywhere that was open and know body knew anything. So we had to bike on to Mokane to get anything to eat.
Anonymous on 04/11/2011 02:27 PM
What a shame. Fortunately, Mokane is only 6-miles further east of Tebbetts. I've experienced the same thing on the trail, especially on Mondays. That's why I carry a sandwich, energy bars, fruit, and extra water - always.
In retrospect, you might have opened up the shelter across the street from the bar-grill (key is on nearby utility pole) to cool down in front of an A/C, or even take a shower there. With luck you might have found leftover grub there too.
Michael Rodemeyer from Hartsburg, Missouri on 04/11/2011 03:34 PM
?Whats horrible about a small town being closed? You can't expect them to be open for the few occasional riders that come thru looking for a drink or food. Its best to call ahead before starting a trip and if you get no positive results pack a lunch and always carry water.
Chris J from Centralia, IL on 04/11/2011 07:49 PM
It's not the interstate Anecha. Surely you don't expect 24/7 service in a town so small so far from a major highway. It is peaceful and low-tech, and that is why we like it. Like Anonymous said, always care food and water.
Anonymous from Tebbetts on 05/17/2011 03:37 PM
I live in Tebbetts. I like to watch you bikers. Some of you really have top notch bikes. Yes we are a small town wish Jim would be open more for you bikers or the wonderful quick shop but that is the way it goes, on the other hand I have never refused fluids or food to you bikers just have to ask. I know you think I should say were i live but can't to many of you just have to be lucky if you ask the right house.LOL Always bike prepared, Sorry it was so horrible for you Anesha. Mokane has a really cool Bar/Grill always open (not Sunday) but they will cook you great food and drinks unlike our town bar open when he feels like it and never cooks it is worth the 7 mile trip!! Support the bar in Mokane they are great people and worth the extra 7 miles!!
Sundermeier RV Park (St Charles)
- + This place is very expensive for an RV park in the midwest, nearly double the price of anywhere normal. I liked the location and it is a nice park but not nearly worth what they charge. I would neve...
Discussion started 04/25/2009 07:54 PM by Scott - 6 replies (last reply by DK at 05/17/2011 11:49 AM)Scott on 04/25/2009 07:54 PM
This place is very expensive for an RV park in the midwest, nearly double the price of anywhere normal. I liked the location and it is a nice park but not nearly worth what they charge. I would never stay there again or recomend it due to the greed of the ownership. Just because you can charge what you want doesn't make it right.
Scott on 04/25/2009 07:54 PM
This place is very expensive for an RV park in the midwest, nearly double the price of anywhere normal. I liked the location and it is a nice park but not nearly worth what they charge. I would never stay there again or recomend it due to the greed of the ownership. Just because you can charge what you want doesn't make it right.
Sluggo on 04/26/2009 12:00 PM
I agree that it is fairly expensive however, location location location. It's not midwest it's BIG CITY and the taxes that go along with that. Awfully convenient to the trail and other amenities tho. $20 a night state parks are a long ways off and located in rural areas with considerably lower tax rates. I wouldn't stay there for a week but for a night or two to ride the trail and have dozens of bars and restaurants and other shops along the ride back to my RV it's pretty nice. It's not greedy to have to cover your costs of operation.
Sluggo on 04/26/2009 12:00 PM
I agree that it is fairly expensive however, location location location. It's not midwest it's BIG CITY and the taxes that go along with that. Awfully convenient to the trail and other amenities tho. $20 a night state parks are a long ways off and located in rural areas with considerably lower tax rates. I wouldn't stay there for a week but for a night or two to ride the trail and have dozens of bars and restaurants and other shops along the ride back to my RV it's pretty nice. It's not greedy to have to cover your costs of operation.
Steve from KC on 04/27/2009 01:58 PM
Alice at the RV park seems extremely nice over the phone. Offered to hold a package for us since we are backpacking from Clinton to St. Charles. Even got one of the cottages for $60 for one night.
Steve from KC on 04/27/2009 01:58 PM
Alice at the RV park seems extremely nice over the phone. Offered to hold a package for us since we are backpacking from Clinton to St. Charles. Even got one of the cottages for $60 for one night.
DougK from Troy on 04/28/2009 12:08 PM
No tent camping there. Really stinks for hikers/bikers on a budget!!
DougK from Troy on 04/28/2009 12:08 PM
No tent camping there. Really stinks for hikers/bikers on a budget!!
Ron Davidson from Paw Paw IL on 04/03/2010 04:44 PM
What part of "RV PARK" don't you understand?!
Ron Davidson from Paw Paw IL on 04/03/2010 04:44 PM
What part of "RV PARK" don't you understand?!
steve from Kansas City on 05/17/2011 11:21 AM
Are there any camping sites nearby? Pulling my single wheeled bike trailer is enough work. I don't want to pull an RV trailer along a bike trail!
steve from Kansas City on 05/17/2011 11:21 AM
Are there any camping sites nearby? Pulling my single wheeled bike trailer is enough work. I don't want to pull an RV trailer along a bike trail!
DK on 05/17/2011 11:49 AM
how could someone possibly be worried about a RV campsite charge after spending fortunes to purchase and fuel a mammoth RV?
DK on 05/17/2011 11:49 AM
how could someone possibly be worried about a RV campsite charge after spending fortunes to purchase and fuel a mammoth RV?