No shuttle to Holts Summit
- + America's Best Value Inn in Holts Summit no longer offers shuttle service from the N. Jefferson trailhead. This matters, because it's a long haul by bicycle, either up a long steep road with no bike l...
Discussion started 04/19/2010 08:36 AM by edge - 8 replies (last reply by jd at 04/20/2010 04:39 PM)edge from backus, mn on 04/19/2010 08:36 AM
America's Best Value Inn in Holts Summit no longer offers shuttle service from the N. Jefferson trailhead. This matters, because it's a long haul by bicycle, either up a long steep road with no bike lane and some traffic, or a more gradually sloped eight miles on busy highway US 54 (which does have a good wide paved shoulder, but lots of fast traffic). No fun at the end of the day if you're expecting a ride.
Darrell from Jeff City, Mo. on 04/19/2010 05:25 PM
There is a new sign at the North Jefferson trail head (under the overpass) that says HOLTS SUMMIT SPUR. Does anyone know how far or where it goes in Holts Summit? Maybe there is a better way now.
Skyguy9999 on 04/19/2010 05:56 PM
It would seem that there is indeed a Holts Summit fork to the Katy Trail. The MO DNR site indicates that there will be a trail dedication ceremony on May 15.
Since such a thing exists, it would render any shuttle services out of Holt Summit useless.
Gary near Tebbetts from Tebbetts, MO on 04/19/2010 09:51 PM
The Holts Summit spur is really a short section that now connects up with route AC (Summit Drive) the two lane blacktop just east of the trail that leads into Holts Summit.
jd from gkc on 04/20/2010 08:45 AM
Regarding the shuttling serices here, both the DeVille and the Truman in Jeff-City could still be shuttling bikers from the trailhead. They are located about 2-miles sse of this N-Jeff trailhead. One of both might be also be giving Katy-user discounts as well?
Anonymous on 04/20/2010 09:52 AM
The DeVille will shuttle you to Holts Summit?
jd from gkc on 04/20/2010 11:37 AM
Ha ha. You can ask them that. :) :) Personally, I'd ride into Jeff-City for lodging. It's much closer and the bridge crossing isn't that bad?
For example, to get to the Hotel DeVille, take the Katy Spur southward from the westside of the trailhead to 4th St (this spur goes under Hwy-63), and then bear right to Cedar City Drive (also called Airport Road). Then ride east a short distance to the north-south Hwy-54/63. Take the southbound ramp (it goes with the traffic on westside) over the bridge.
This side of the bridge has no shoulder or bike pathway like on its east side. But it has at least 3-lanes. Then, on the south side of the bridge, take the first exit on the right (Main); go east about 6-blocks toward the Capitol Bldg to Broadway, and then go south 3-4 blocks to Hwy-63/old-50 (which goes east-west sort of, askew) to the DeVille.
Still, this new spur to Holts Summit does offer no bridge crossings even tho it's further away. Happy lodging.
Anonymous on 04/20/2010 12:57 PM
Blah, blah, blah. Subject: No shuttle to Holts Summit
jd from gkc on 04/20/2010 04:39 PM
Subject point well taken!
Initial discussion was also about being tired and expecting a shuttle ride.
Cell phone?
- + Something you don't think about when you're traveling by car, but if my cell phone dies on the trail are there any electrical outlets at the trailheads to plug my charger in?
It would only use ...
Discussion started 04/15/2010 09:20 PM by Brad - 2 replies (last reply by TT at 04/19/2010 08:05 PM)Brad from Pea Ridge on 04/15/2010 09:20 PM
Something you don't think about when you're traveling by car, but if my cell phone dies on the trail are there any electrical outlets at the trailheads to plug my charger in?
It would only use like two cents of electricity to do so, but finding an outlet might be a problem.
Any comments?
Thanks,
Brad
michael rodemeyer from Hartsburg on 04/16/2010 05:29 PM
Come to Hartsburg and we'll see that you get recharged.
TT from Kansas City on 04/19/2010 08:05 PM
I hit the same issue and a very kind Subway manager in Sedalia let me plug my phone in to recharge while I was eating lunch. No-one will throw you out for asking and I'm sure most store owners will accomodate if they can. To answer your question more specifically - I didn't see outlets at any trail heads.
Camping question
- + Ive got kind of an odd question but i prefer to sleep in a jungle hammock instead of a tent. Do most of the campsites have trees? Mainly im curious about Sedalia and Boonville that area. I would like ...
Discussion started 04/12/2010 04:48 PM by gabe - 3 replies (last reply by Gene at 04/17/2010 11:46 PM)gabe from springfield on 04/12/2010 04:48 PM
Ive got kind of an odd question but i prefer to sleep in a jungle hammock instead of a tent. Do most of the campsites have trees? Mainly im curious about Sedalia and Boonville that area. I would like to do a 2-3 day trip next weekend. If anyone can help i appreciate it.
Nancydb from Skiatook, OK on 04/14/2010 03:45 AM
There are plenty of trees at the Katy Roundhouse campgrounds which is a little past Booneville.
michael rodemeyer from Hartsburg on 04/16/2010 05:38 PM
We have trees in Hartsburg.
Gene on 04/17/2010 11:46 PM
The Katy Roundhouse is correct as there are three campsites. It is near the small town of
Franklin (south of New Franklin). You'll see the old rusting turntable. There are trees there at
the campsites. An easy ride into Boonville or New Franklin for supplies. You might also
check the campground at Portland. It is near a woods.
Hartsburg Inn (Hartsburg)
- + We stayed here during the week with Cath and had a great time. The Hartsburg Inn is well set up for kids, as we put them in one room with twins and we took the other. Breakfast is a little light-on (b...
Discussion started 04/16/2010 08:03 AM by Paul & Fiona - 1 reply (last reply by michael rodemeyer at 04/16/2010 05:36 PM)Paul & Fiona from Leavenworth, KS on 04/16/2010 08:03 AM
We stayed here during the week with Cath and had a great time. The Hartsburg Inn is well set up for kids, as we put them in one room with twins and we took the other. Breakfast is a little light-on (but only because of our experience at The Doll House I expect), but adequate. Both The Hitching Post and The Big Muddy were open for business.
Paul & Fiona from Leavenworth, KS on 04/16/2010 08:03 AM
We stayed here during the week with Cath and had a great time. The Hartsburg Inn is well set up for kids, as we put them in one room with twins and we took the other. Breakfast is a little light-on (but only because of our experience at The Doll House I expect), but adequate. Both The Hitching Post and The Big Muddy were open for business.
michael rodemeyer from Hartsburg on 04/16/2010 05:36 PM
We're glad you stayed in our little town. Catherine does a great job as hostess as well as Jeanette at the Globe B & B. Glad the Hitching Post and Big Muddy were open. Their hours are later in the day but they may open sooner in the day if there is enough need. Please let them know.
michael rodemeyer from Hartsburg on 04/16/2010 05:36 PM
We're glad you stayed in our little town. Catherine does a great job as hostess as well as Jeanette at the Globe B & B. Glad the Hitching Post and Big Muddy were open. Their hours are later in the day but they may open sooner in the day if there is enough need. Please let them know.
Isle of Capri Casino & Hotel (Boonville)
- + Stayed here during the week and had a good experience. Secure bike parking and a cheap gambler-subsidized room rate, including dinner, made it very economical. Book direct online and follow the 'Play ...
Discussion started 04/16/2010 08:14 AM by Paul & Fiona - 0 repliesPaul & Fiona from Leavenworth, KS on 04/16/2010 08:14 AM
Stayed here during the week and had a good experience. Secure bike parking and a cheap gambler-subsidized room rate, including dinner, made it very economical. Book direct online and follow the 'Play & Stay' option. The buffet was OK, definately not gourmet, but good for the price (free!). The casino itself is a disaster and we would advise all to stay away. Visualize people shuffling from machine to machine, oxygen tank in one hand, cigarette in the other - you have to see it to believe it. We left at 8am the following morning, just in time to see several serious "players" waking up in their cars in the car park to get back in for opening time (the casino closes between 5 and 8am). If you can shield your kids from this aspect, its a bargain place to stay at.
Paul & Fiona from Leavenworth, KS on 04/16/2010 08:14 AM
Stayed here during the week and had a good experience. Secure bike parking and a cheap gambler-subsidized room rate, including dinner, made it very economical. Book direct online and follow the 'Play & Stay' option. The buffet was OK, definately not gourmet, but good for the price (free!). The casino itself is a disaster and we would advise all to stay away. Visualize people shuffling from machine to machine, oxygen tank in one hand, cigarette in the other - you have to see it to believe it. We left at 8am the following morning, just in time to see several serious "players" waking up in their cars in the car park to get back in for opening time (the casino closes between 5 and 8am). If you can shield your kids from this aspect, its a bargain place to stay at.
Jefferson City - Capitol Plaza Hotel
- + Nice hotel with a big pool and spa to relax in after a hard ride. We got a great rate and they were happy to store our bikes for us. Perhaps the closest hotel to the bridge and only a few blocks to do...
Discussion started 04/16/2010 07:59 AM by Paul & Fiona - 0 repliesPaul & Fiona from Leavenworth, KS on 04/16/2010 07:59 AM
Nice hotel with a big pool and spa to relax in after a hard ride. We got a great rate and they were happy to store our bikes for us. Perhaps the closest hotel to the bridge and only a few blocks to downtown restaurants. During check-in I saw a guy with his own pillow strapped to his suitcase and I thought "what a pussy." Unfortunately, I was the fool though as he had obviously stayed here before! The rooms are great and the beds comfortable, but our pillows felt like old sheets or rags rolled up and stuffed into pillowcases! If you can't sleep without a decent pillow, stay away!
Doll House B&B (Rhineland)
- + Our stay at the Doll House was fantastic, as expected from all of the prior comments. Amanda was a great hostess, and her extensixe breakfast was welcome before hitting the trail for a big day's ridin...
Discussion started 04/16/2010 07:44 AM by Paul & Fiona - 0 repliesPaul & Fiona from Leavenworth, KS on 04/16/2010 07:44 AM
Our stay at the Doll House was fantastic, as expected from all of the prior comments. Amanda was a great hostess, and her extensixe breakfast was welcome before hitting the trail for a big day's riding. The rooms are immaculate and the beds very comfortable. The balcony is a must for dusk sundowners and dawn coffee - the photos don't do the place justice. Highly recommended.
Paul & Fiona from Leavenworth, KS on 04/16/2010 07:44 AM
Our stay at the Doll House was fantastic, as expected from all of the prior comments. Amanda was a great hostess, and her extensixe breakfast was welcome before hitting the trail for a big day's riding. The rooms are immaculate and the beds very comfortable. The balcony is a must for dusk sundowners and dawn coffee - the photos don't do the place justice. Highly recommended.
Washington
- + We just rode the bridge last weekend (with kids in trailers) and indeed it wasn't pleasant, but far from impossible. In this part of the world, most people are pretty friendly and were happy to slow d...
Discussion started 04/16/2010 07:36 AM by Paul & Fiona - 0 repliesPaul & Fiona from Leavenworth, KS on 04/16/2010 07:36 AM
We just rode the bridge last weekend (with kids in trailers) and indeed it wasn't pleasant, but far from impossible. In this part of the world, most people are pretty friendly and were happy to slow down a little for the two minutes it took us to get across. Just plan to go off-peak if you are going to give it a go. Not for the faint-hearted!
Sleep Inn, Inn and Suites (Washington)
- + Nice hotel, well priced. The heated pool and spa were welcome after a hard day in the saddle. Breakfast was fine. Just note that it is a few miles beyond the bridge, at the top of a decent hill!
Discussion started 04/16/2010 07:31 AM by Paul & Fiona - 0 repliesPaul & Fiona from Leavenworth, KS on 04/16/2010 07:31 AM
Nice hotel, well priced. The heated pool and spa were welcome after a hard day in the saddle. Breakfast was fine. Just note that it is a few miles beyond the bridge, at the top of a decent hill!
Paul & Fiona from Leavenworth, KS on 04/16/2010 07:31 AM
Nice hotel, well priced. The heated pool and spa were welcome after a hard day in the saddle. Breakfast was fine. Just note that it is a few miles beyond the bridge, at the top of a decent hill!
best 2 day ride
- + My husband and I have never ridden the Katy trail. We are hoping to do a 2-3 day ride in May. We are thinking around 30 miles a day. We would like to either find a good parking spot (coming from so...
Discussion started 04/05/2010 12:12 PM by drhollaway - 6 replies (last reply by NOMAD at 04/14/2010 12:38 PM)drhollaway from Miami County, KS on 04/05/2010 12:12 PM
My husband and I have never ridden the Katy trail. We are hoping to do a 2-3 day ride in May. We are thinking around 30 miles a day. We would like to either find a good parking spot (coming from southeast KS) and a shuttle service, or take Amtrak from Kansas City to where we will start riding. Any great routes recommended? We have looked at the mileage charts and have a few ideas.
Trek on 04/05/2010 02:57 PM
Other than a couple of small sections, we've been on it all except Clinton to Sedalia and have found all routes taken to be a good time. Sedalia to Boonville as well as Hermann both directions for several miles seem to be peacefull and less crowded than the Rocheport area or the eastern end around Augusta to St. Charles.
On the other hand, if you're looking for some good places to stay and eat, try the Rocheport area.....bistro at the winery, Hotel Frederick in Boonville, Hermann area....Hermann Hill B&B/cottages, Stone Hill winery, etc.....the old main street in St. Charles is worth the trip too.
Go with your gut ideas....you probably know whether you like to visit wineries or stay in B&B's, etc. or if you'd more rather be away from civilization.
jd from gkc on 04/07/2010 10:54 AM
Good suggestions.
Also, your 30-mile daily distance could propose sampling the trail in the Rocheport region, between Boonville (14-miles west w/depot-caboose museum) and Jefferson City (36-miles southeast w/bluffs and Mo River). If you return to your vehicle each trip, you can go wherever you want each day. Enjoy.
MidSouth from Rogersville, Mo on 04/07/2010 11:14 AM
My wife and I are going to do a two day on May 1 & 2. We are going to park at Hartsburg and ride to Rocheport, spend the night and ride back to Hartsburg the next day. We are riding the whole trail in June, but will be passing thru the Rocheport area on a Monday or Tuesday for that trip, and most of the shops in Rocheport wont be open. Based on many recommendations we wanted to see this area on a weekend.
Anonymous on 04/12/2010 02:26 AM
How easy is it for a good to seasoned biker to complete 30 miles a day? Can the entire trail from Clinton to STL be completed in under a week for a decent biker?
MidSouth from Rogersville, MO on 04/12/2010 09:20 PM
My wife and I are from seasoned or even good bikers, we just bought our bikes last September. We went 24 miles on the trail last Saturday in about 3 hours with only a 15 minute break at half-way. I think that if we start early in the morning and take a few meal breaks during the day, 35 miles is not a problem for an entire day. We are biking from Clinton to St. Charles Saturday to Saturday with an extra day of sightseeing in Hermann. There are select few that can ride the whole trail in one day, a few more that can ride it in 2-3 days, and many that ride it in 5-7 days. We are both in our late 50's and I had double bypass surgery less than a year ago.
NOMAD from CALHOUN on 04/14/2010 12:38 PM
IF YOU WANT AN ADVENTURE. TAKE AMTRAK FROM KC TO SEDALIA. STAY SEDALIA AT BOSWELL HOTEL. NEXT DAY GO TO CALHOUN TO CRUCE'S CABOOSES. VIST CLINTON THE NEXT DAY. COME BACK TO CALHOUN TO CABOOSES. THEN BACK TO SEDALIA TO AMTRAK BACK TO KC. OR ANY VARATION OF THE ABOUT.
Clinton - Camping Question
- + Besides the Lester Foster's Music Park, which only allows camping during music festivals, are there really no other campsites near this trailhead?
I'm taking the train from STL to Sedalia, and...
Discussion started 04/10/2010 08:50 PM by Jeremy - 2 replies (last reply by NOMAD at 04/14/2010 12:17 PM)Jeremy from St. Louis on 04/10/2010 08:50 PM
Besides the Lester Foster's Music Park, which only allows camping during music festivals, are there really no other campsites near this trailhead?
I'm taking the train from STL to Sedalia, and then riding to Clinton that afternoon before "starting" the trail heading back the next morning. I'm planning on camping as much as possible, but can not find anything in Clinton.
Thanks for any info.
jd from GKC on 04/11/2010 01:22 PM
You might read the latest "Ride/Run/Hike-Report" on this site's home page by "Blue," 2nd part of Day-1. They camped in the ballfield near the Clinton trailhead..in one of the dugouts, I believe. Good riding.
NOMAD from CALHOUN on 04/14/2010 12:17 PM
CAMPING IS OK. MANY PEOPLE TAKE THE TRAIN AND ON THE WAY TO CLINTON STAY AT CRUCE'S CABOOSES IN CALHOUN. THEN GET AN EARLY START TO CLINTON THE NEXT DAY TO BEGIN THE JOURNEY.
Trikes on the Trail?
- + My wife and I ride tadpole trikes and were wondering if the surface of the Katy Trail would be okay for trikes. We have fairly fat tires.
We rode the Route of the Hiawatha in Montana last year and ...
Discussion started 04/12/2010 11:30 AM by gvb1 - 2 replies (last reply by gabe at 04/12/2010 04:46 PM)gvb1 from San Anselmo Ca on 04/12/2010 11:30 AM
My wife and I ride tadpole trikes and were wondering if the surface of the Katy Trail would be okay for trikes. We have fairly fat tires.
We rode the Route of the Hiawatha in Montana last year and it was rocky and rough. We'd like to avoid that type of surface.
brad wilson from st louis on 04/12/2010 02:50 PM
I saw quite a few trikes, both tadpole and delta, during the 2007 Katy trail ride. They all seemed to be enjoying the trail. The trail was smooth that year with a few soft spots due to recent flooding.
The condition of the trail will depend a lot on the weather just prior to your ride. If it has rained hard, there may be washed out areas and ruts from other bikes and vehicles.
gabe from springfield on 04/12/2010 04:46 PM
Yeah i rode my catrike on the trail last year and had a blast. I thought it did great!
Chuck's Bikes
- + If you get a chance, stop in at Chuck's Bikes! He's an awesome guy, sort of a latter-day Sheldon Brown... if you have anything you need done to your bike, he'll get you on the road fast! And his sel...
Discussion started 04/08/2010 12:08 PM by Tony S - 9 replies (last reply by MidSouth at 04/11/2010 01:29 PM)Tony S from Springfield on 04/08/2010 12:08 PM
If you get a chance, stop in at Chuck's Bikes! He's an awesome guy, sort of a latter-day Sheldon Brown... if you have anything you need done to your bike, he'll get you on the road fast! And his selection of stuff will have you feeling like a kid in a... bike store! ;)
The Dalton Boys from Austin, Texas on 04/09/2010 10:55 AM
Wow...you invoked the name of Sheldon Brown (bless his departed soul), now I must visit this
place given that I just got done with "Bike Wrench" school. Too cool!!!! Thanks!
MidSouth from Rogersville, Mo on 04/09/2010 11:50 AM
Which bike school did you attend? I'm headed to Barnett's in Colorado next month.
The Dalton Boys from Austin, Texas on 04/09/2010 07:54 PM
MidSouth - I did United Bicycle Institute in Oregon...from what I read either school is well
respected so you're doing well. Enjoy... I sure did..great instruction and really nice
classmates all good people who have one thing in common...a deep belief in bicycles. You
doing all courses available, for work enhancement, or self knowledge? Regards...Mark
MidSouth from Rogersville, MO on 04/09/2010 09:10 PM
I'm taking about half the classes this year and plan to take the rest next year. Just doing this for self improvement. Fairly new to cycling, but plan to ride the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route in a couple years and want to build my own bike for that trip and need to be able to fix anything that goes aray along the way.
The Dalton Boys from Austin, Texas on 04/10/2010 11:41 AM
Apologies if I'm going off topic ya'll. MidSouth...one course that UBI has that I'm not sure
that BBI has is a frame fabrication course. Very expensive with each material (aluminum,
titanium, steel etc.) each a separate cost. Saw some incredible student bicycles hand built!
Once you got the frame, the rest is all parts and installation. Look into it...might be that
"ground up" build you're looking for. Be prepared for the frame building class sticker shock.
My attendance was based on a deep belief in bicycles plus I retired from a 35 year career and
it all fit together. Hope it all works well for you my fellow "wrench". Regards...Mark
MidSouth from Rogersville, MO on 04/11/2010 08:21 AM
You are correct, BBI does not offer any frame building courses, and to put it bluntly, my welding sucks! I retired from the Navy 19 years ago and am getting ready to retire from a state university in the next 2 years. Besides the touring I plan to do, the bike wrenching thing may be something to look at as retirement past time at local bike shops.
The Dalton Boys from Austin, Texas on 04/11/2010 11:12 AM
Two things and I'll stop....Wheel building is the zen of Bike Wrenching...when in doubt - ride
your bike...(sorry one more) allow yourself to ride the KATY end to end at least once and
attend a Tour de Fat at least once to enjoy the wonderful whimsey and wonderment that are
bicycles. On the KATY with my brothers 19-24 April. Mark
The Dalton Boys from Austin, Texas on 04/11/2010 11:12 AM
Two things and I'll stop....Wheel building is the zen of Bike Wrenching...when in doubt - ride
your bike...(sorry one more) allow yourself to ride the KATY end to end at least once and
attend a Tour de Fat at least once to enjoy the wonderful whimsey and wonderment that are
bicycles. On the KATY with my brothers 19-24 April. Mark
MidSouth from Rogersville, MO on 04/11/2010 01:29 PM
Mark, I am taking the a wheel building course. Rode 24 miles on the Frisco Highline Trail yesterday, going to ride it end-to-end and back next weekend, 35 miles each way. Going to ride the KATY from Hartsburg to Rocheport and back the first weekend in May. Then we are riding the KATY end-to-end June 19-26. Plan to ride the Cowboy Trail in NE and the George Michelson Trail in SD next summer.
parking car and trailer while riding the trail
- + We are planning on riding the Katy Trail in mid May. Where can we safely park our car and small camper trailer?
Discussion started 04/09/2010 06:36 PM by Gin - 1 reply (last reply by Darrell at 04/10/2010 02:31 AM)Gin from Mesa az on 04/09/2010 06:36 PM
We are planning on riding the Katy Trail in mid May. Where can we safely park our car and small camper trailer?
Darrell from City of Jefferson, Mo. on 04/10/2010 02:31 AM
To narrow it down, are you riding for a day or two or a few or the entire trail? I would suggest checking out the "Plan a Ride" feature on this website for what is available on different parts of the trail. Enjoy your ride.
Katy Trail
- + Just finished a west to east trail ride this past week of very good weather. Trail from Clinton to Boonville is still pretty soft and has it's horse ruts. But Booneville to Jeff City was harder and go...
Discussion started 04/03/2010 02:33 PM by Don - 3 replies (last reply by Don at 04/09/2010 11:19 AM)Don from Plainfield, IL on 04/03/2010 02:33 PM
Just finished a west to east trail ride this past week of very good weather. Trail from Clinton to Boonville is still pretty soft and has it's horse ruts. But Booneville to Jeff City was harder and good but with tire ruts and past washed out areas with rough condition signs. Jeff City to Hermann seemed to have some rougher previous washed out areas, bluff rocks and downed trees on the trail but no water so be careful. Hermann to St. Charles was more like Booneville to Jeff City. Thanks to all along the trail and all the DNR staff and local landowners who keep up the trail too. You are all the best.
Anonymous on 04/04/2010 12:51 PM
Good information. Thanks for the report.
Anonymous on 04/06/2010 02:29 PM
Do you have a recommendation for getting back to Clinton from st Charles?
Don on 04/09/2010 11:19 AM
I had my better half provide valuable SAG support along the way. But I would imagine
train or bus could get you back to Clinton.
Connecting KC to Katy
- + Any word on connection plans for Katy trail with Kansas City, so you can ride across the state on rails to trails?
Discussion started 04/07/2010 11:59 AM by Chris - 0 repliesChris from Springfield, Missouri on 04/07/2010 11:59 AM
Any word on connection plans for Katy trail with Kansas City, so you can ride across the state on rails to trails?
For KC fly-in and cross-country Katy users.
- + Thanks to the tireless efforts of MODOT, the local and regional bicycle clubs, and other advocacy groups and leaders, KC recently dedicated a bicycle pathway over the Missouri River on the “Heart of A...
Discussion started 04/07/2010 11:21 AM by jd - 0 repliesjd from gkc on 04/07/2010 11:21 AM
Thanks to the tireless efforts of MODOT, the local and regional bicycle clubs, and other advocacy groups and leaders, KC recently dedicated a bicycle pathway over the Missouri River on the “Heart of America Bridge.” This bridge, which is the next one west of the Paseo (U.S.-29/35), is fairly modern with shoulders already in place. Any further work there could entail new signs, lane markers, modified drainage grates, and other safety measures. Super!
From the north, this bridge connects highway 169 (from Smithville) down thru highway 9 (on Burlington Ave in Northtown) to the River-Quay and KC-downtown areas on the south side of the river. Both the northwest-and-southeast-bound bicyclists (from and to the Katy) will be able to cross the Big Muddy near downtown KC safely.
Machens and Beyond?
- + Since St. Charles is only mile 39.5 and Machens is 26/27, are there
plans to continue the trail beyond Machens? Where would trail
eventually terminate, and what kind of time-frame is the proj...
Discussion started 04/06/2010 04:56 PM by Daniel - 0 repliesDaniel from StL on 04/06/2010 04:56 PM
Since St. Charles is only mile 39.5 and Machens is 26/27, are there
plans to continue the trail beyond Machens? Where would trail
eventually terminate, and what kind of time-frame is the project looking
at?
I'm beginning to become a fanatic for the Katy Trail and would like to
bike the whole distance once I build up my strength and endurance.