Katy Trail Forum

How many people ride road bikes on the Katy Trail? I'm looking at riding long distance on the Katy Trail and wondering how a road bike would hold up on the terrain? Please let me know for those of you that have used a road bike on the trail. Thanks so much!

Last year I did about 400-miles on this trail with a skinny-tire road bike. I made fairly good time on its hard surface when it was dry.

I was riding on the trail in late September 2010 pulling a Burley trailer. My bicycle has 700C

X 25 tires and I did all right with the hard surface crushed limestone. There are several

places where the trail is being worked on and it was tough getting through that. You'll do all

right.

I would recommend 700 X 28 as a minimum, especially following periods of wet weather. If no rain has fallen in the past week or more you could get by with 700 X 25, or during periods of real dry weather, 700 X 23 should get you by fine. In any case I would recommend Kevlar lined tires.

The trail is smooth enough in the tire paths that the integrity of a road bike is really non issue. What concerns me is the amount of dust, and limestone slurry when the trail is wet, that gets on the chain, gears, brakes and wheels. I don't really care for the sound of the grit between the brake pads and the rim when slowing down when the trail is wet. For that reason, if we know it's gonna rain, we just stay at home and avoid the clean up when the trail is wet. When the weather permits and the longbike gets to make a trip, it gets the chains cleaned are relubed often when riding limestone. When you can hear the shifting gears, the drive system needs attention.



Tires can be a greater issue than the bike. We ride 28's and they are fine....could ride narrower and stay in the tire paths and be okay. I think if you tend to weave around and find yourself in the loose stuff you can go down on about any tire. It's a matter of paying attention and not so much tire size to me. We've ridden Bontrager Hard Case for several miles on the Katy and the back tire is starting to get chewed up a bit. It's carrying the weight of two and usually rear panniers with a trunk bag. No flats, but it has several small cuts on it that may be from riding on the road too. I'll probably go with Continental before spring and see how they hold up.

If road bike tires aren't in good shape to start with, they are vulnerable to flats on the trail from small stones, thorns, and twigs, and from bumps and twists etc. Tuff-skin and Kevlar types work best; thorn liners help too.

I've been back and forth a few times on 700 x 35s and they have generally held up better than the tires used by my brethern who ride mountain/hybrid bikes.

The best ride I ever had on the Katy was with old cheapo 27" 28MM Tires. It was dry, and in July packed down pretty hard. The few sandy sections were no problem really. I coasted a lot while fatter tires had to keep pedaling. Another trip was part of a longer tour, in 1.5" 26" tires, with a wetter trail, and I found it kind of tireing. I kept wishing that I was back on the 27" wheels.

This winter I will be tackling it with 32mm 700c tires, mostly because that is what is on my tourer right now.

This spring I plan on hitting it with a vintage path racer type bike on 25mm tires, about as thin as I would want to try. If its wet, I expect a slog on those, but I will be going for speed that trip.



Regardless of the tire, it is best to realize that conditions change a lot, and bringing lots of patches/spare tubes is a good idea.

I rode a mountain bike....this past summer we rode from Clinton to St.Charles and the bike did well...make sure you have good tires!

As cyclists, the Dormitory at the School House B&B perfectly fit our needs. First of all, the rooms where immaculately clean and each room had a stocked refigerator where you can help yourself. Since we like to leave early in the morning, this was great -- no waiting around for breakfast. We were able to secure our bikes in the shed for the night. Each room had TV with video player with a number of movies to chose from. This is the third year I've biked the Katy Trail and this is the best accommodations I've found. I'll definitely will be back.

My friend and our two teenage boys stayed at Monette's Cabin one recent night in October. We could not have been more pleased with not only the accommodations, but the innkeepers themselves. The cabin is spacious and beautifully decorated, spotlessly clean and provided every comfort of home. The view from the front porch is fantastic--esp. with the colors of fall on display. Vicky and her husband are naturals at hospitality, both are warm, welcoming, and easy-going. Vicky is an incredible cook; she made the best Quiche Lorraine I've had, along with amazing sticky buns and a fruit cup that even my (devoted carnivore) son, devoured. Her husband happily picked us (and our 4 bikes) up from the trail and brought us back the next afternoon. This is a special place and we plan on visiting again!

Can't say enough much we liked Monette's Cabin, They treated me and my wife like

royalty and what a view, great food and some of the best hosts if we have had at a B

and B

We decided to eat in Rocheport after biking from New Franklin. We weren't sure where to eat on a Sunday for lunch but stopped by Abigail's and decided to try it. Waited about 15 mintues for a table and it was worth the wait! One man cooking the food FRESH!!! Service was great and the food was awesome! We will definitely be coming back again even if it is just for a Sunday drive 1.5 hours from home to eat here! Full tables is always a good sign!

My college roommates (from almost 40 years ago) are considering riding the Katy Trail for

three to five days, probably riding 50-80 miles a day, exploring the area as we go along. We'd

like to get some idea of the "best" areas, according to the opinions of others. We've already

ridden along the C&O Canal in West Virginia and Maryland (from Paw Paw to Harper's Ferry),

along the Raritan and Delaware Canal, in Joshua Tree National Park, and on Cape Cod. So

we've seen some good spots; we're just missing the Midwest! Any suggestions, friends?

80 miles a day in 3 days and you've seen it all with 2 days to spare.

Plan to spend a day in Jefferson City. Depending on when you come, you could book a spot on one of the tours of the old Prison (MSP). Go to www.missouripentours.com for more info. Tour the State Capitol. The most important thing to see in the Capitol is the Thomas Hart Benton Mural. The Capitol is open M-F, 8-5, ask about the mural at the information desk, or take one of the free tours, offered hourly I think. Ride your bike to Lincoln University and see the Soldiers Memorial Plaza. Have dinner on the east side at O'Dohohue's Steak and Seafood House, then go to our micro brewery, Prison Brews, and play Bocci Ball, if it's the season for it. If you're here on a weekend finish your night at The Mission for live music and dancing.



Since the entire trail is about 264 miles, the pace you are considering will cover it in about 3 days, as the previous poster pointed out. You sound like experienced bikers. Stop and smell the roses in the Showme state. Check out the wineries on the eastern part of the trail (Augusta, and that area). Rocheport and Hartsburg are 2 great little towns. Enjoy the bluffs and the river views between Rocheport and Hartsburg, and from Mokane to Portland, and on to Rhineland. Get Brett Dufur's book on the Katy Trail, if you haven't already, read up on things ahead of time, and have a great time.

We seem to migrate to a few sections of the Katy over and over.



Sedalia to Boonvile is scenic and the Hotel Bothwell in Sedalia and the Frederick Inn in Boonville are both historic and worthy of a nights stay.



Rocheport to McBaine has some very majestic limestone bluffs and nice river views. Some nice B&B's in Rocheport and eateries too. The bistro at the winery on top of the bluff has a good view as well as food and wine.



Hartsburg to Defiance is mostly all a good ride. The Hermann area is worth a stop.....good wine country here of course with community names like Rhineland and Portland. The tour of the Stonehill winery is a nice side trip. Some fantastic B&B's in Hermann also.



The Augusta area and east to Defiance is a good ride. East of Defiance is not one of our favorites. Historic St. Charles though, has some nice places to stay and eat to wind down after a day out.

I've done the entire trail, and my two favorite sections are from Sedalia to Boonesville, and from Rocheport to Hartsburg. I think the only section I would not bother doing again is from Defiance to St. Charles, but this is a short section of the trail. A person might as well ride it just to say you've covered the whole trail.

Joe picked us up at the Dutzow trailhead and shuttled us across the bridge to Washington. He was prompt and courteous and even took us to his shop to repair a flat ----- all in time to catch our 5:00 train. If you need a shuttle across the bridge or anything bike-related, give Joe a call.

Hi which trail has the best fall foliage color ?

Can someone please recommend the route to take ?

I think I would like to exit on the Weldon Spring trailhead; however, your map shows NO cross street with 94, so exactly where is this trailhead? Could someone please tell me...

I think I would like to exit on the Weldon Spring trailhead; however, your map shows NO cross street with 94, so exactly where is this trailhead? Could someone please tell me...

Kim - click on Towns & Services, then Weldon Springs....the page annotates that the trailhead is not well marked off of 94 but shows a picture of the sign to look for. enjoy the voyage....Mark of the Dalton Boys

Kim - click on Towns & Services, then Weldon Springs....the page annotates that the trailhead is not well marked off of 94 but shows a picture of the sign to look for. enjoy the voyage....Mark of the Dalton Boys

There is a dirt road leading off of Highway 94 to the acess point called Weldon Springs. It has no number to best of my recall because it is more or less a sort of driveway. mabe 100 yard long, slightly curving so you cannoy see the Trail and associated parking until you are upon it.. It crosses the Katy and than meanders down to the Missouri River where there is a concrete boat ramp for putting into the river. On highway 94 there is a very clearly marked sign. Brown in color because it is a State Park sign.I do believe it is labelled as the Weldon Spring boat ramp/Katy Trail access point ( something like that). It is the only such marker and the first access to the Katy Trail available as you come from Highway 40/64. From 40/64 it will be on the left side of 94.

When you arrive try pedaling down to the river, take off your shoes and socks and soak your tired tootsies in the river. Ahhh!

There is a dirt road leading off of Highway 94 to the acess point called Weldon Springs. It has no number to best of my recall because it is more or less a sort of driveway. mabe 100 yard long, slightly curving so you cannoy see the Trail and associated parking until you are upon it.. It crosses the Katy and than meanders down to the Missouri River where there is a concrete boat ramp for putting into the river. On highway 94 there is a very clearly marked sign. Brown in color because it is a State Park sign.I do believe it is labelled as the Weldon Spring boat ramp/Katy Trail access point ( something like that). It is the only such marker and the first access to the Katy Trail available as you come from Highway 40/64. From 40/64 it will be on the left side of 94.

When you arrive try pedaling down to the river, take off your shoes and socks and soak your tired tootsies in the river. Ahhh!

To add to my previous above: There are other marked pull off areas between Highway 40/64 and Weldon Spring access to Katy BUT they are parking for hiking trails only and will not take you directly to Trail. The access road I referred to above is, I estimate, roughly 2.5 miles from 40/64.

To add to my previous above: There are other marked pull off areas between Highway 40/64 and Weldon Spring access to Katy BUT they are parking for hiking trails only and will not take you directly to Trail. The access road I referred to above is, I estimate, roughly 2.5 miles from 40/64.

As you're headed west on 94, you will pass a water treatment plant of some sort on your right. Not far past that will be the road for the Weldon Spring access. It comes up on you quickly after a lefthand curve.

As you're headed west on 94, you will pass a water treatment plant of some sort on your right. Not far past that will be the road for the Weldon Spring access. It comes up on you quickly after a lefthand curve.

I recently talked to someone in State Parks and they stated they have ordered new signs to put up at the access road (on HWY 94) that say Katy Trail State Park Trailhead. They are just waiting for the Highway Department to produce the signs and get them up.

I recently talked to someone in State Parks and they stated they have ordered new signs to put up at the access road (on HWY 94) that say Katy Trail State Park Trailhead. They are just waiting for the Highway Department to produce the signs and get them up.

The new signs for this trail head are up on HWY 94. They must have just got them up, but you can't miss them.

The new signs for this trail head are up on HWY 94. They must have just got them up, but you can't miss them.

This is the turnoff:

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=38.66172,+-90.74466&ie=UTF8&ll=38.661721,-90.744667&spn=0.025401,0.055618&t=h&z=15



or:

http://tinyurl.com/53jcc6



If you get to "Highway DD" (while going West), then you've gone too far.

This is the turnoff:

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=38.66172,+-90.74466&ie=UTF8&ll=38.661721,-90.744667&spn=0.025401,0.055618&t=h&z=15



or:

http://tinyurl.com/53jcc6



If you get to "Highway DD" (while going West), then you've gone too far.

Thank you Jeff. This is what I was looking for.

Thank you Jeff. This is what I was looking for.

Birk's Gasthouse in Hermann. We recently stayed there and it was great. Richard takes excellent care of his guests. The breakfast was superb. The building is a gem; and the rooms large and beautifully decorated. Take time to stay here; you will love it.

We recently returned from a wonderful trip riding the Katy trail. We spent the first 2 nights at

the HSV and it was fantastic. Great hospitality, accommodations and of course the breakfasts

and snacks were highlights of the trip. We were lucky enough to be able to partake in the

pineapple boat, homemade cinnamon roll and quiche breakfast and even had fresh

homemade strawberry-rhubarb pie for desert one evening after dinner. Thoroughly

enjoyable and highly recommended by us for any traveler in the area.

We enjoyed our stay here very much. We called at the last minute during the afternoon and

she was able to accommodate 4 of us. The muffins were wonderful at breakfast. We had

special dietary requests and she handled it with no problem. Very comfortable beds! We will

definitely stay here again.

A stay at the Globe has always been a must if we're overnighting in Hartsburg. Jeanette and her hospitality can't be beat.

Great place to stay. Food was great, he had to accommodate 3 different dietary requests in

our group of 4 and managed to do it just fine. Nice rooms, very quiet, one block off of the

main road. Suggested a fun place for dinner--good food. Loved the limo, too. We will stay

there again.

To all the wonderful guests who rode the trail and stayed at The Hotel Frederick I want you to know that Parris Johnson is no longer the manager of the Frederick. I have stayed at the hotel for the last 3 years when riding the trail and so enjoyed the hospitality that she instilled in her staff. What a loss for the town and especially for the Frederick. You notice the change as soon as you walk in the door. THe place seems like it has lost its heart. I will stay in Rocheport next time.

I agree that Boonville lost a great Hotel Manager and promoter of hospitality when Paris left the Hotel Frederick. I would recommend you look at the bed and breakfasts in Boonville before going to Rocheport. We have lovely facilities and have hosted many Katy Trail cyclists who have enjoyed themselves and come back year after year. Please stay in Boonville on your next trip we don't want to lose you.

I ride trails for a profession and visit lots of trail websites, and this one is one of the very

best and most organized. Thank you for providing this wonderful service.

I hope to ride the Katy Trail in late March 2011. I plan to stay at b&b/hotels along the way.

I have 3 questions:

1. I realize many of the businesses are seasonal, but are most of the essential businesses

such as grocery stores, lodging, & restaurants still open?

2. What is the least expensive shuttle service available. I am open to either a professional

shuttle business or someone (retiree, student, etc.) who may just want to make a few bucks

and have a good conversation/drive. I would need shuttle for myself & my bike.

3. Is the Katy Trail good for recumbent bikes and if so, are there recumbent rentals near

either of the two ends of the trail?

If you would prefer to reply privately rather than on the comment forum, I can be reached

@ either www.trailsnet.com or www.trailsnet.blogspot.com

1. The towns were there before the trail and are not there because of it. Yes, people still eat, buy groceries, and outsiders still come to town. Kind of a no brainer, but glad to help a pro!



2. This is a good website. Maybe call the different shuttles and check on their off season prices.



3. Yes, many people ride their bent on the Katy. The Trailside in Rocheport will rent a bent. They are closed in March though. Perhaps use this site to get the phone number of rental shops and talk to them about bike type and off season rental.

The trailhead restrooms and water are turned on from April-1st thru October. Also, the springtime wetness (ice/snow melt, rains etc) can make the trail soft in March at times. Yet, the Turner-KT Shelter in Tebbetts will be open then. Also, the best nature photo op’s generally occur mid-April and later.



Most of the markets, quick stops, major cafes, and gas stations are open year round. Some cafes and bar-grills close one or two days a week, e.g., on Mondays.



The bike shop in Defiance offers some shuttling; check with them at http://www.katybikerental.com



Here’s a shuttle service listed on another Katy website: Show Me MO Tours, St. Louis, 314-781-0015

Great campground! Quiet and very clean. Only $6 for a single person tent camping and $5 for a good sized stack of firewood. The owner, John, was very friendly.

Drove into Boonville from New Franklin on Saturday night (Oct 16) to see if we could get something to eat. We walked along the main street and came across the Blind Ref...great food! The fried cheese curds were the best! This tavern was a non-smoking establishment which made it even nicer for those of us that do not smoke. Will definitely go here again, especially for the cheese curds!

Stayed at Katy Roundhouse for two nights....busy little campground with lots of Boy Scouts. Great place to stay! Bathrooms and showers were great! The owner was very nice in letting us leave our stuff at our campsite on Sunday past the check out time so that we could get an early jump on the Katy Trail. I would recommend this campground to all!

I lost my prescription glasses Oct 17, 2010. Somewhere between McKittrick and Treloar. Not sure if on the trail or the trailhead. Please email if found lovmyjob2@aol.com

What a great new B&B! This cabin has a great view from the front porch, with beautiful sunsets over the hills. The place was very comfortable, with lots of space and all kinds of amenities. This is the perfect place for friends or family to get away together. Vicky came each morning and cooked wonderful breakfasts for us.

Definitely a local place, but pretty good bar food. I was very surprised to find a veggie burger on the menu. Our server was very friendly.

My friend Wes and I had dinner there a few weeks ago while biking the Katy Trail. We stayed at the Globe and she refered us to eat there. The food was great. Very nice and clean place. Excellant service. I would go back.

I have been in the Market many times and have observed these things: Now, realize that you are not the only bike rider. Imagine multiple people putting their bike on your expensive window, and *crack* goes the window when the person stumbles over the bike. Also imagine one person after the other coming in and NOT buying anything but wanting to use the bathroom (There are bathrooms at the trailhead down by the Highway), and wanting free water and ice. Repeatedly. Some biker's want to come in and be catered to without spending a dime. One guy stuffed toilet paper down their toilet and it overflowed then he made some rude comment on the way out. Another biker had diarrhea all over the place in the market, walked around and left. Another group plugged in their electonic devices to charge them. Those folks at the market have to pay for water, ice, and electricity. They are there to make a profit, and get no perks from the katy trail folks. I have seen the owners help people who were stranded or had health conditions. You treat them right, they will treat you right. If, on the other hand, you come into the Market and act like you are entitled, don't be suprised if you aren't treated with open arms.

They are there to make a profit, and get no perks from the katy trail folks........Seth Meyer's on SNL would say REALLY?....Now Really? They make NO money from anyone who rides the Katy? Really??

Thanks for the lecture UknowMe, it was a learning experience. That explains the rude behavior from the lady behind the counter. I apologize for the intrusion and inconvenience of having lunch and buying snacks for the trail there, I didn't know. It won't happen again.



Seriously, I don't think I was oozing excrement as I walked around gather up snacks, didn't see any sign of that, but we will just asume all trail users do that. A simple note at the trail head would take care of these problems at the market in Mokane.



Snarkily yours,

Frank Lee

I can't believe some flake named Susie Sunshine is criticizing the Claysville Store fpr having all homemade food and youngsters from Ashland school as waiters. Mark and Laura work full time and do this on the side (Saturday and Sunday, after church). Laura makes all the pies and cobblers etc and they are fantastic. The best food on the trail bar none. The kids are given a chance to earn money and learn a trade by Mark and Laura. They have always been polite and friendly. whats the beef? I think the Claysville store has the best food on the KATY Trail. Next time make a reservation. I don't believe they turned someone away who wanted water.

We had the most delightful stay recently @ Lindenhof.

Debbie is most gracious hostess we have encounted in a b/b.

Also, her "stuffed french toast" is to die for.

You won't be disappointed in the stay.

Rowena and Jim Mount, Bedford, IN

we lost a billfold on the trail somewhere between Portland and Treloar. Please call 316 258-1926 if found. Thank you. It was lost on Thursday 10-14-10 between 1and 2 pm.

Never mind. We found it.

Our bike trip on the KATY was nearly derailed (sorry for the pun!) by an incompetent shuttle service, but luckily Sam Baugh saved our trip! Even though he couldn't fix all the damage, he was able to supply my husband with a used peddle to replace a mangled one. As a result, we were able to complete our entire trip. We feel very fortunate that we located this shop in Clinton. It is the only business listed under "Bicycles" in Clinton's phone book. Sam's mom, Marilyn, was the one who answered our "distress call" about fifteen minutes before closing, and she very kindly encouraged us to bring the damaged bike by for Sam to take a look at. Both Sam and his mom were so knowledgeable about biking and so kind to us that we felt much better when we left the shop.

I had a similar experience - Sam saved my ride on a trip eight years ago. Wow, can't believe it's been that long - glad they're still in business.

The manager of the Colonial Hotel was extremely gracious and we enjoyed our large, clean, and well appointed room. It is an easy drive down Franklin Street to get to the remarkable town square, and it is just a bit further to reach the KATY trailhead.

My husband and I enjoyed a nice dinner at the Ben Franklin Coffee House on the evening before our KATY trek to St. Louis. We dined outside and enjoyed the Norman Rockwell like atmosphere of the wonderful Clinton town square.

My girlfriend and I stayed at the Hotel Bothwell during our KATY Trail ride in early September. We were there on a Sunday night on the way west and again the following Tuesday night. The hotel is located a few blocks from the KATY Depot, an easy ride on streets with little traffic. They were very accommodating to cyclists and stored our bikes/trailer in the basement of the hotel. The hotel itself is old, but the rooms have been updated and were comfortable. There is a restaurant in the hotel, but it isn't open on Sunday so we took a taxi to dinner at Patricia's Mexican (good basic Mexican food with decent margaritas). We discovered later that Coach's Tavern, near the hotel, is open on Sunday and serves typical tavern fare. On our mid-week stay we ate at the in-house Ivory Grille, which had good food and decent prices. The hotel provided a continental breakfast that was basic but adequate. The Bothwell is convenient to the AMTRAK station if you are riding the train and there is a bike shop, Pro Velo, located just across the street if you need anything for your bike (but not on Sunday or Monday).

My husband and I stayed at the Hotel Bothwell during our Clinton to St. Louis bike trek last week. We found the staff to be friendly and very accomodating. They didn't mind our loading and unloading our bikes in the beautiful lobby, stored them in the basement, and promptly returned them to the lobby when we were ready to depart. The hotel has done a nice job with its renuvation, and we enjoyed our comfortable and spacious room. We found both the food and the service at the Ivory Grille to be very good.

Just wanted to let everyone know that this Saturday, October 16th, the K.T. Caboose will be having live music from 1-3pm. We will also be having BBQ hot dogs, hamburgers, and bratwurst. And don't forget the ice cream!!

Hope everyone passing through can stop in and enjoy themselves.

We will be open normal hours and the BBQ will run from 11:00 am to 5:00pm!! The live music is 1:00pm to 3:00pm.

We didn't stay here, but it is literally right off the trail...would have been convenient and the Trailside Grill is just right down the street. We meet the woman who runs this B&B while waiting for our pick up...she seemed very nice.

Have stayed here in the past and found it a very pleasant experience.

Would not hesitate to stay again.

The Trailside Grille puts out decent food as well.

This a grocery store with a deli. Great stop for lunch with a picnic table in front. Lots of choices and not too far from the trail. We almost missed it, but it's off the spur trail into Herman.

I stopped in there to get a Gatorade a few weeks back. No dice. They did have the low calorie G2 version, but putting 40 miles in I needed more.



That's the frustrating thing about riding the Katy (but not a deal breaker). The two essentials that are needed on a long ride (sports drink and food) aren't always available. I had a bad experience from Weldon Springs to St Charles and back when I ran out of water.



I wonder why MO doesn't put a drink vending machine at some of the trail heads? They do on the rest stops along the interstate.

Brad, I think that's a very good suggestion. However I'm not sure all of the trailheads have electricity.



I see frequent comments on this blog about the need to pay attention to how much water you have. So I do wish Missouri's DNR would look into providind vending machines at trailheads where they do the ability to do so. I realize money is probably not available for this type of thing now, but this should be added to DNR's to do list so that when money is available they can improve the Katy Trail State Park by making water and sports drinks available.

What we need is someone in Jefferson City to lobby for us. Right now the state can't see fit to invest a million dollars that would generate a realistic $30 million income. When that is a bad idea to Govenor Nixon, we'll surely pass on putting vending machines in the middle of nowhere. Although, DNR could sell water bottles and camelbaks on their website with instructions to pay attention and fill'em up at every opportunity...surely a ROI greater than the Tour of Missouri ever was.

I agree Trek, that we should have someone to lobby for this idea. And as long as Lt. Governor doesn't support it, we've got a good shot at success. Gosh, I hope Jay Nixon doesn't read this forum. If he does, I may have blown it for us to get these vending machines.

Stayed over Peers Store on Oct 8. Barb takes good care of her cyclists. I didn't want to spend

B&B rates and her accommodations and hospitality were very welcome after a long ride. I look

forward to stopping in again next time I ride to St. Charles.

We stayed at the BW Colonial during our KATY Trail ride in early September. It is located about 1.5 mi. from the KATY trailhead, which can be ridden on streets with moderate traffic (to avoid riding on Hwy. 13). The people a the hotel were very hospitable and had no issue with us taking the bikes/trailer into the room. The room was large, clean and comfortable. There are a selection of restaurants within easy walking distance (we ate at Applebee's). The hotel had a continental breakfast that was basic but adequate. They also had free internet access using their (public) computer. The hotel is convenient to the trail and clean and comfortable. The price was $70 for 2 people.

My girlfriend and I spent a night at the High Street Victorian during our KATY Trail ride in early September. The inn is located a scant 50 yards from the trail in downtown Boonville. Kriss and Gene, the owners, have created an outstanding inn and they really make the experience memorable. The inn itself is very impressive with the authentic Victorian furnishings and decor. Our room was very comfortable and all facilities were very nice. They directed us to the Palace Restaurant for dinner. It is a short walk from HSV and serves a good variety of food to what appeared to be mostly local clientele (always a good sign). Back at the HSV, Kriss served a homemade chocolate/raspberry torte for an evening dessert. The next morning we had a tremendous full-course breakfast. I strongly recommend the High Street Victorian B&B to anyone riding the KATY Trail or touring the Boonville area.

My girlfriend and I stayed at the Globe during our KATY Trail ride in early September. Jeanette made us feel at home and was a very interesting person to meet. The Hotel was very comfortable, especially since we were the only guests on the night we were there. We had a good dinner at the tavern next to the Hotel and walked around town. We didn't realize until a later conversation with Jeanette that most of the town was under water during the flood of 1993. This was a very pleasant and convenient stop, which I would recommend to anyone riding the KATY Trail.

My girlfriend and I spent a night at Concord Hill B&B in early September during our KATY Trail trip and found it to be delightful. Maggie and George were great hosts. George fixed a delicious dinner and a great breakfast. He also drove us to the Blumenhof winery where we got to taste some juice directly from the press (and some of the finished product, too). Later, George and I did some pickin' and grinnin' for a really enjoyable evening. I strongly recommend the Concord Hill B&B to anyone riding the KATY Trail or touring the area.