Bridge out in Rocheport/Shuttle Services provided
- + While construction is going on with the bridge near the tunnel on the Katy Trail, the Katy Trail Bed & Bikefest will be offering a temporary shuttle service from Rocheport to Diana Bend Conservation A...
Discussion started 03/27/2011 09:56 AM by Katy Trail B&B - 2 replies (last reply by anonymous at 04/14/2011 03:02 PM)Katy Trail B&B from Rocheport on 03/27/2011 09:56 AM
While construction is going on with the bridge near the tunnel on the Katy Trail, the Katy Trail Bed & Bikefest will be offering a temporary shuttle service from Rocheport to Diana Bend Conservation Area off of Hwy 40 and the Katy Trail. We will not be providing shuttle services to other locations, this is purely to assist thru cyclists in getting around the construction without having to bike on Hwy 40. Our phone number is 573-698-2453, and will charge $.75 a mile. Thanks!
Renee from Chicago, IL on 04/14/2011 07:49 AM
How long will the bridge be out?
Anonymous on 04/14/2011 03:02 PM
Web site says May.... But with the way construction goes.... I'd be happy with the middle of June & the DNR ride! :)
camping in clinton
- + Is there camping in clinton at the trailhead. We will be arriving by train and taxi i guess 14 may
Discussion started 04/10/2011 09:54 PM by gws - 4 replies (last reply by gene at 04/13/2011 09:57 AM)gws from collierville tn on 04/10/2011 09:54 PM
Is there camping in clinton at the trailhead. We will be arriving by train and taxi i guess 14 may
bikerstuff on 04/11/2011 01:04 AM
Clinton community center is about 100 yards diagonally from the traihead. Let them know that you ride the Katy, and they might just let you camp in the back. They always let and look after bikers' vehicles parking on their lot.
Anon on 04/11/2011 10:09 AM
Seems I've read on this forum that trail users have camped in a dugout at the ball park there.
Anonymous on 04/11/2011 10:46 AM
found my own answer, you can camp right at the community center
gene from Indiana on 04/13/2011 09:57 AM
Here's where you can camp in Clinton. Go on the left side of the Clinton Community Center clear to the back. Turn left for about 100 feet, then a right through the gate onto the Fairgrounds property. Turn right and set your tent there. There is an aluminum patio covering with concrete floor nearby you can set your tent in. A gate further down will let you go into the back of the Community Center. The Community Center will let you shower but tell them you're on the Katy Trail. I camped at that site two years ago and Clinton has great people.
Trail Surface
- + I am looking for someone who can give me a description of the trail surface. We are riding from Ga to Omaha, NE this summer, and want to use the Katy Trail. Only problem is we will be on road bikes, a...
Discussion started 04/12/2011 07:41 PM by Kyle - 4 replies (last reply by Tony at 04/12/2011 11:31 PM)Kyle from Vidalia, GA on 04/12/2011 07:41 PM
I am looking for someone who can give me a description of the trail surface. We are riding from Ga to Omaha, NE this summer, and want to use the Katy Trail. Only problem is we will be on road bikes, and some of the pics I have seen look like the trail is dirt/gravel. Any helpful info?
Murf from Jeff City on 04/12/2011 08:11 PM
In the FAQs on this website, there is a description of the trail http://www.bikekatytrail.com/faq.aspx#surface
In other places on this comment forum, there are discussions about road bikes and the trail. I've never ridden a road bike on the trail, but others have and I'll leave it to their expertise.
Trek on 04/12/2011 08:22 PM
The trail is mostly hard packed limestone chat....some loose stuff, but there is a track. We've ridden our tandem with 28's on it and done fine loaded. Search "Katy Trail" on crazyguyonabike dot com and you will see that many Trans Am riders have crossed our state on the Katy fully loaded on road bikes. You'll be fine.
Skyguy9999 on 04/12/2011 08:55 PM
It's packed, finely ground limestone and has about the consistency of pavement when it comes to riding on it. As long as it doesn't get too wet, you should be fine.
Tony from Olathe, KS on 04/12/2011 11:31 PM
I've done the whole thing twice with a Hybrid. I saw many road bikes using the trail fine. The only caution is related to heavy rain. The trail gets soft and the road tires will dig in quite a bit. Make sure you have several tubes ready. Also, for large portions of the trail there's a road that runs parallel. You could hop on that from time to time.
Stein House in Boonville destroyed by fire
- + Just an FYI, the Stein House was destroyed by a fire last Thursday morning. There are other places to eat along Main St, so you don't have to worry about going hungry, but it is a shame to lose this ...
Discussion started 04/12/2011 04:59 PM by savage24 - 0 repliessavage24 from KC,MO on 04/12/2011 04:59 PM
Just an FYI, the Stein House was destroyed by a fire last Thursday morning. There are other places to eat along Main St, so you don't have to worry about going hungry, but it is a shame to lose this landmark. I do not know if they plan to rebuild.
Easley
- + This was a great place to stop for lunch. Was not expecting to eat the best Thai food ever for lunch that day!
Discussion started 01/21/2010 02:35 PM by earthmaids4050 - 6 replies (last reply by Thomas at 04/12/2011 03:43 PM)earthmaids4050 from Rolla on 01/21/2010 02:35 PM
This was a great place to stop for lunch. Was not expecting to eat the best Thai food ever for lunch that day!
M from Little Rock on 02/23/2010 09:26 AM
Where is the Thai restaurant from the trail?
Anonymous on 02/23/2010 10:23 AM
The trail is right along the side of Coopers Landing with parking on one side and camping, river, restuarant on the other. You can't miss it.
Jim from St. Thomas on 02/23/2010 02:19 PM
Just a couple of comments here......while I agree Chim's has great food calling it a restaurant is a bit of a stretch. The Thai Kitchen is in a little trailer - the kind they sell funnel cakes out of at the county fair. You go up to the window and order your food, grab a cold beer at the store and sit at a table overlooking the river until they call your name. Also, if you plan to eat there check Coopers website to make sure they are open. I think they are closed for the winter now and during the warm months they are not open every day. Great food though and well worth the trip.
frog lady from Cameron, MO on 08/23/2010 04:37 AM
My daughter and I have eaten here each time we have biked the Katy. We are going again this Sept. and our mouth is already watering just thinking of Chim's food. The store is great too, and you can't beat the view of the river. The last time we ordered and split one as there is so much on your plate that if you eat it all you will be uncomfortable biking for the next hour or so! We learned that the hard way the first year.
Woody from Pratt Ks. on 04/09/2011 08:30 PM
Easley Mo.Trying to find out about Clem Easley,name after him, and wife Elsi...maiden nams...Milton
The tavern was run by the brothers about the 1700 or 1800
Any info you can send me would be nice
Thomas from Cleveland on 04/12/2011 03:43 PM
Is this Thai food a curry?
Curries are my favorites.
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davisdale conservation area
- + Is there a fee for camping at the Davisdale Conservation Area?
Discussion started 04/11/2011 06:12 PM by aolson - 1 reply (last reply by Darrell at 04/11/2011 08:30 PM)aolson from gladstone on 04/11/2011 06:12 PM
Is there a fee for camping at the Davisdale Conservation Area?
Darrell from Jefferson City, Mo. on 04/11/2011 08:30 PM
There is no fee for camping at Davisdale, it is rough camping only, no services. You can check on the Missouri Conservation Dept. website for information, maps and in particular campsite locations, on all of the conservation areas in the state.
Walmart
- + I plan on being on the Katy trail west to east for about one week!Now instead of shiping my bike from wendover i thought that another way to ride is a 150-200 bike usd.Get it at walmart.After the katy...
Discussion started 03/20/2011 06:47 AM by t Hanauer - 11 replies (last reply by Michael Rodemeyer at 04/11/2011 03:27 PM)t Hanauer from wendover,,Nv on 03/20/2011 06:47 AM
I plan on being on the Katy trail west to east for about one week!Now instead of shiping my bike from wendover i thought that another way to ride is a 150-200 bike usd.Get it at walmart.After the katy trail ,i am picking up the great Mississippi trail! All the way to Mpls,Mn. I am vietnam vet and am on a low budget.Is this a good idea to buy a bike at walmart? Thanks
Anonymous on 03/20/2011 09:20 AM
I bought a Wal-mart bike when I was out of town for a couple of months, just to keep in shape.
Had a flat tire the second day - Stripped the threads on the brake adjustment without applying hardly any pressure - Seat would not stay in one place - pedal came off. Be prepared to do daily maintenence. Donated it to local charity before I left.
t Hanauer from wendover,,Nv on 03/20/2011 11:27 AM
daily maintance is required for any bike, I dont care if its a $200. bike or a 2Thousand dollar bike. Renting a bike seems to be a hassel,Seven days 140usd. Thats why i will take my chances on a walmart bike. By the way i have a schwinn hybird in wendover,I have had no problems.So being there is a walmart in clinton,mo it sounds perfect to buy the bike their, Yes after walmart assembles the bike, take it to the clinton bike shop for adjustments, and happy Katy trail!
Anonymous on 03/20/2011 07:23 PM
Me thinks you are playing with us...
Anonymous on 03/21/2011 07:18 PM
Most bike shops just love to see WalMart bikes come in for adjustments.
Jeff Crossley from Ft Worth TX on 03/21/2011 08:59 PM
I wouldn't wish a Walmart bike on my worst enemy. I'd rather rent, renting would actually be cheaper, and a 99 percent chance of being hassle free.
Chris J from Centralia, IL on 03/22/2011 06:13 PM
If you weigh over 150 I wouldn't recomend the very-low-end "mountain" bike from Walmart, you will break it like Mr Anonymous advised. But they do sell a cruiser with balloon tires and even a road bike for about $200 that might last you a week on the trail. Target has a lot better selection of adult hybrid style bikes in $200 range. I doubt there is one in Clinton, but there are several in the ST louis area. I have traveled to a ride before and understand your issue. One other thought: you might find a hybrid at the bike shop for less than you think. It wouldn't hurt to stop there before going to Walmart.
Anonymous on 03/23/2011 01:37 PM
If I wanted to enjoy my ride, I would NOT ride a Wal-Mart bike. I think you are simply asking for hassles. That's just 2 cents.
Michael Rodemeyer from Hartsburg, Missouri on 03/23/2011 04:56 PM
Never, never, never buy a bike from Walmart,Kmart etc and of course never take it to a real shop to be fixed. Go to some place that sells and repairs bikes for a living. They will fit it and prep it for you and it will be worth the added cost. In our area try the Hartsburg Cycle Depot in Jefferson City. Mark and Pam will do right by you and they are great folks besides.
Brad from Pea Ridge on 04/10/2011 09:36 PM
Never say never :) I am proud to say that my Schwinn Pathway that I bought at Walmart has over 400 trouble-free miles on the Katy now. I did buy a new set of pedals as I put a lot of miles on. I've replaced two flats over three years, but you can't blame the bike for that, and I got a compliment on the bike from the guy in Clifton City. At $250, the Pathway was near the top of Walmart's line, but less than the $1,500 and up I've seen at the local shops. BTW, the local shops do a great service and I may spend my bonus money on a Trek or something similarly high-end one of these years.
Chris J from Centralia, IL on 04/11/2011 02:07 PM
Brad, let's be fair. A similar bike to your Schwinn can be found at many bike shops for $275-$400. The main diffrence is that bike shops have a mechanic assemble them and ususlly make free adjustments for a year. If the cheepest bike at your shop is $1500, I would shop around. The shop in my town has more bikes under $800 than over.
Michael Rodemeyer from Hartsburg, Missouri on 04/11/2011 03:27 PM
You don't have to spend $1,500.00 at a bike shop. The Hartsburg Cycle Depot in Jefferson City sells a good Raliegh bike for around $300 to 350 and it will last a long time. Of course if you want a handmade bike Mark can build you one from scratch that will cost alot. go see him next time you are in Jefferson city. Use the new bike bridge across the Missouri river.
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Hermann
- + We will b in MO/Hermann end of May. Couple questions...the wine trail out of Hermann, beside this, is there any other wine trail in the area of Boonville?Also, we are getting the impression that the t...
Discussion started 04/04/2011 09:38 AM by Nan - 11 replies (last reply by Anesha at 04/11/2011 10:59 AM)Nan from Milwaukee on 04/04/2011 09:38 AM
We will b in MO/Hermann end of May. Couple questions...the wine trail out of Hermann, beside this, is there any other wine trail in the area of Boonville?
Also, we are getting the impression that the trail can be somewhat "wild west" if you will, this is a safe ride, right?
Trek on 04/04/2011 05:32 PM
There a winery in Boonville that is fairly new...I don't recall the name but they have a store front on main just a few blocks south of the river bridge. There is also the winery in Rocheport that is worth a visit. They have a nice bistro on top of river bluff also.
Rowdy Yates from Jeff City, Mo. on 04/04/2011 07:51 PM
"Also, we are getting the impression that the trail can be somewhat "wild west" if you will, this is a safe ride, right?"
Could you splain, "wild west" and I might!
Gary from Near Tebbetts on 04/05/2011 12:20 PM
Compared to this:
http://www.angelfire.com/ak2/intelligencerreport/bike_race.html
Yes, the Katy Trail is very safe.
MidSouth from Rogersville, MO on 04/05/2011 04:30 PM
Safe as any other state or local highway to ride on with lots of hills and curves.
Cathy from Jefferson City on 04/06/2011 02:22 PM
I'm in my late 50s and bicycle on the Katy Trail about weekly. I do not enjoy dangerous activities, so I don't think the trail is like the wild west. The worst I have encountered are snakes, which I always see in time to stop and let them get across the trail before I get too close. Every so often (maybe one or 2 times a year) there seems to be stories about dog problems, which is not good. But I think someone (?DNR staff) deals with them and they aren't reported again. You'll see deer, turkeys, birds, and other wildlife that you'll enjoy.
MidSouth from Rogersville, MO on 04/06/2011 02:45 PM
I believe the original poster is asking about the Herrman Wine Trail, which is not a bike trail at all, just a highway route to the various wineries in the area.
Gary from Near Tebbetts on 04/07/2011 12:27 PM
Midsouth, I believe the rest of us were just a little confused on how anyone could get the impression the Trail, be it Katy or Wine, was anything near being “wild west”. I got the impression Nan thought all cyclist rode into the towns with their six guns a blazing.
MidSouth from Rogersville, MO on 04/07/2011 12:57 PM
Spent two days in Hermann on our trip last year, don't believe we saw any six guns, blazing or otherwise. There is a nice selection of antique washing machines at the laudry mat though, that was pretty wild!
Don from Plainfield, IL on 04/10/2011 05:28 AM
Nan, the Katy Trail and its fine towns and surroundings along the Missouri River is as much a "wild west" as the Potawatomi Bingo Casino.
Brad from Pea Ridge on 04/10/2011 12:03 PM
That's a great question! After completing the entire Katy last year, I tried the Chief Ladiga/Silver Comet between Birmingham and Atlanta while it was warm there this spring. Their newsletter was proud of the work the trail watchers and police were doing to cut down the crime making me more nervous. I have never seen any trail watchers or police on the Katy, but I think it's because it is so safe they don't need a full-time patrol. One thing that will remind you of the wild west is that most of the towns on the north side of the river between Boonville and Washington seem a little ghost town like. I don't want to offend those living there, but the same floods (especially 1993) that did in the MKT, also flooded out the towns.
Anesha from Eldon on 04/11/2011 10:59 AM
It's safe but I would pack plenty of snack food and water, because my son and I went biking and about starved. It was a Saturday and alot of the little towns close the resturants early if they even open on that day, and the convenient was even closed. This was in the town of tebbetts. You will love this trail though, it's beautiful.
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Pedestrian/Bike Bridge at Jefferson City
- + The pedestrian/bike bridge over the Missouri River at Jefferosn City was dedicated today. Has anyone on the forum used it? I got on the Katy Trail for the first time since November today, but did not ...
Discussion started 04/09/2011 12:39 AM by Cathy - 1 reply (last reply by Darrell at 04/09/2011 06:37 PM)Cathy from Jefferson City on 04/09/2011 12:39 AM
The pedestrian/bike bridge over the Missouri River at Jefferosn City was dedicated today. Has anyone on the forum used it? I got on the Katy Trail for the first time since November today, but did not get on the bridge. I'm looking forward to using it. I'm so excited that this project is done and people can now safely bike and walk over the Missouri River at Jefferson City.
Darrell from Jefferson City, Mo. on 04/09/2011 06:37 PM
Went over the bridge this morning, pretty nice! Rode from the Katy Trail over and then back, lots and lots of people walking and a few biking over the bridge, older, younger, parents with small children, groups of people, several joggers and many pictures being taken. It was a "happening" for sure, was glad to see it.
As for riding up the ramps, not a problem, put the bike in a low gear and went on up. Because of the amount of people, and having to go really slow, it was sort of difficult to keep your balance sometimes. Once the "new" wears off and not as many people using it at the same time it will be a much nicer ride. An excellent view of the area. The auto traffic on the bridge is sort of loud, but not a major deal.