What are the most scenic stretches along the trail
- + I can only devote 1 day along the Katy Trail. Would others please advise me on the most scenic stretches of the trail so I can make the most of my 1 day. Thank you.
Discussion started 03/21/2010 11:07 AM by Dan B - 7 replies (last reply by Dan B at 03/25/2010 06:17 AM)Dan B from Overland Park KS on 03/21/2010 11:07 AM
I can only devote 1 day along the Katy Trail. Would others please advise me on the most scenic stretches of the trail so I can make the most of my 1 day. Thank you.
Paulie from knoxville on 03/21/2010 01:52 PM
In my opinion, the best of the Katy is just east of Rocheport. I'm sure some others will disagree.
Paulie
Sean from Columbia on 03/21/2010 02:30 PM
I ride the katy a lot and have done everything between Clinton and Hartsburg. I'd agree that the stretch heading south out of Roacheport is the most scenic. For a one day ride, I'd suggest Roacheport to McBaine and back(~20mi total) or Roacheport to Columbia(turn off the Katy onto the MKT; one way ~20mi).
Trek on 03/21/2010 02:54 PM
Columbia to Rocheport is a good ride....if you want to log a few more miles Rocheport to Hartsburg or North Jefferson gives you a good representation of the trail.
michael rodemeyer from Hartsburg on 03/22/2010 09:23 AM
The trail from Rocheport to Hartsburg is closest to the Missouri river with large bluffs along the way. Its probably the most scenic, of course I'm biased living in Hartsburg. Come see us.
Pat, Sue's boy from Independence, MO on 03/22/2010 10:33 AM
I vote Rocheport to Hartsburg. Bluffs on one side, the river on the other.
Anonymous on 03/23/2010 11:39 PM
Sorry, I really can't help you with this. The best part of the katy Trail is the part I'm on.
Dan B from Ovld PK KS on 03/25/2010 06:17 AM
Thank you to all for your input. Much appreciated.
Das Gast Haus Nadler (Defiance)
- + What a great B&B!! The house is just beautiful, very comfortable, clean
and an incredible breakfast!! We loved the way each of the guest rooms
had their own private door onto the big wrap a...
Discussion started 11/02/2009 10:42 AM by Maria - 1 reply (last reply by anonymous at 03/24/2010 09:52 PM)Maria from Brighton, MI on 11/02/2009 10:42 AM
What a great B&B!! The house is just beautiful, very comfortable, clean
and an incredible breakfast!! We loved the way each of the guest rooms
had their own private door onto the big wrap around porch!
Maria from Brighton, MI on 11/02/2009 10:42 AM
What a great B&B!! The house is just beautiful, very comfortable, clean
and an incredible breakfast!! We loved the way each of the guest rooms
had their own private door onto the big wrap around porch!
Anonymous on 03/24/2010 09:52 PM
YEAH!! LOOKING FORWARD AGAIN TO THE VISIT!
Anonymous on 03/24/2010 09:52 PM
YEAH!! LOOKING FORWARD AGAIN TO THE VISIT!
Katy Trail
- + The two ruts across trail at mile mark 121 have been filled and are much smoother! Thanks to whomever!
Discussion started 03/22/2010 10:18 PM by Doug - 0 repliesDoug from Bluffton on 03/22/2010 10:18 PM
The two ruts across trail at mile mark 121 have been filled and are much smoother! Thanks to whomever!
Maple Leaf Tea Room (Sedalia)
- + Fabulous salads-Charming atmosphere. The owner even let us park our bikes inside. Great prices!
Discussion started 07/05/2007 10:20 AM by MJ - 1 reply (last reply by SASHA AND SAM at 03/22/2010 10:49 AM)MJ from Indianapolis on 07/05/2007 10:20 AM
Fabulous salads-Charming atmosphere. The owner even let us park our bikes inside. Great prices!
MJ from Indianapolis on 07/05/2007 10:20 AM
Fabulous salads-Charming atmosphere. The owner even let us park our bikes inside. Great prices!
SASHA AND SAM from CAPE GIRADEAU, MISSOURI on 03/22/2010 10:49 AM
RIGHT AT THE UNION PACIFIC TRAIN STATION/STOP. EXCELLENT FOOD, FUN PLACE TO STOP.
SASHA AND SAM from CAPE GIRADEAU, MISSOURI on 03/22/2010 10:49 AM
RIGHT AT THE UNION PACIFIC TRAIN STATION/STOP. EXCELLENT FOOD, FUN PLACE TO STOP.
Trail Conditions since Rain and Flooding
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Has any of the streams or river backed up on the trail anywhere? Any flat land flooding on the roads or trail or any trail washouts now?
Any big mushy areas?
Will ride the trail west t...
Discussion started 03/20/2010 11:30 PM by Don - 1 reply (last reply by jd at 03/21/2010 08:34 AM)Don from Plainfield, IL on 03/20/2010 11:30 PM
Has any of the streams or river backed up on the trail anywhere? Any flat land flooding on the roads or trail or any trail washouts now?
Any big mushy areas?
Will ride the trail west to east Mar. 30 - Apr. 2.
jd from gkc on 03/21/2010 08:34 AM
Apparenly so, according to a comment on the '4 guys' post. Rain and snow at the moment.
4 bikers
- + Ran across a group Monday 3 electra's and 1 hilbilly nice bunch of guys other than the one on the townie without fenders had quite the physical presence other than the tail he had flapping in the wind...
Discussion started 03/20/2010 11:43 AM - 2 replies (last reply by Kenneth Jones at 03/20/2010 06:36 PM)Anonymous from Jefferson City on 03/20/2010 11:43 AM
Ran across a group Monday 3 electra's and 1 hilbilly nice bunch of guys other than the one on the townie without fenders had quite the physical presence other than the tail he had flapping in the wind! Trail was in great shape between north jefferson and Hartsburg
Anonymous on 03/20/2010 05:17 PM
Yes I saw the 4 in question don't think they saw me though they did notice my blue lawn chair I believe. The one with the tail was langing behind not sure why. Those Townies with fenders and those pan seats are really nice! The Ironhorse hilbilly was also a very nice ride. Hope this weather doesn't mess with the trail too bad!
Kenneth Jones from Houston on 03/20/2010 06:36 PM
Just had a dissappointing visit to the Katy. Cloudy, cold and a very wet muddy trail. Felt like plowing through sludge - killed the knees, killed the trip. Won't be back until I KNOW the trail is dry and not covered with river mud. Great folks along the way, though.
Suggestions for three days of riding
- + I've got three days to ride the Katy next week with my first grader on our new tandem
(DaVinci JV). He's an experience rider. Last year we did some touring in Europe with him
on a tag-along w...
Discussion started 03/15/2010 11:30 PM by Scott Carney - 8 replies (last reply by Trek at 03/17/2010 08:13 AM)Scott Carney from Champaign on 03/15/2010 11:30 PM
I've got three days to ride the Katy next week with my first grader on our new tandem
(DaVinci JV). He's an experience rider. Last year we did some touring in Europe with him
on a tag-along with a few 150km days and 300km+ three-day rides on mixed surfaces
like the Katy. My wife will drop us off, stay with family in central MO and pick us up a few
days later. I'm still trying to decide on the camping gear, but am leaning toward fast/light
credit card touring.
Where would you suggest getting on and which direction would you go?
Thanks.
Anonymous on 03/16/2010 07:54 AM
Stay at the many B&B's along the trail, best use of the light credit card touring. Do the whole trail Clinton to St. Charles, or knock off 40 miles and start in Sedalia. Much more interesting to finish in St Charles.
Anonymous on 03/16/2010 12:25 PM
Hope the weather cooperates with the timing of your trip. I'm sitting here in my office in Jefferson City looking out the window. Heavy cloud cover and a high so far today (Noon) of 46 degrees Fahrenheit.
Anonymous on 03/16/2010 01:22 PM
Are you a government employee?
Anonymous on 03/16/2010 08:30 PM
I live in a country with a government of the people, by the people, for the people. I guess that makes us all government employees.
Anonymous on 03/16/2010 08:57 PM
Not so much.
Anonymous on 03/17/2010 07:35 AM
I used to live in a country with a government of the people, by the people, for the people; now, I live in a country with a government of the politicians, by the politicians, for the politicians and the rest of us be darned.
Anonymous on 03/17/2010 07:59 AM
I would suggest some alternate roads along the trail just in case the trail is bogged down or rained out during this time of the year.
Don
Trek on 03/17/2010 08:13 AM
Our Santana is a fair weather machine. She gets pampered and keeps a firm footing...off the chat trail when it's wet.
Hanging Food Away from the animals when Camping
- + When camping on the trail (designated campgrounds) is it necessary to hang food from trees so animals don’t get in it? I know it is in different States, but not sure what protocol is for The Katy.
Discussion started 03/12/2010 12:31 PM by Steve - 5 replies (last reply by anonymous at 03/17/2010 07:35 AM)Steve on 03/12/2010 12:31 PM
When camping on the trail (designated campgrounds) is it necessary to hang food from trees so animals don’t get in it? I know it is in different States, but not sure what protocol is for The Katy.
Mark from Columbia, MO on 03/12/2010 12:43 PM
There are no bears to worry about, but raccoons are a real possibility. It would be best if you could somehow secure the food in a hard container.
Rick Shaw from St Charles on 03/13/2010 12:27 AM
I concur with Mark......beware of the racoons. If you have something that smells remotely edible...the raccoons will try to get into it. Did an overnight with two toddlers at Klondike Park. After yelling and chucking rocks at the little masked &*@#$%&* in the middle of the night (they were trying to get into the Chariot child carrier....possibly attracted by residual goldfish (well known toddler forage).....), I finally ended up putting the child carrier on top of the picnic table shelter roof which ended our little skirmish. I once toured from Anchorage, AK to eastern Oklahoma (many miles of bear country)......and the Klondike incident was one of my most restless cycle touring nights. Moral of the story....beware of the raccoons. If you have anything that smells edible, place it somewhere/someway that raccoons are disinclined to attempt to retrieve it. By the way....if you end up in St. Charles and are tired of peddalling, look up St. Charles Pedicab to get you around historic downtown St. Charles. Ride on.
Trek on 03/15/2010 02:56 PM
If you are hiking or biking, chances are you won't be carring a cart full of perishable food items. When we've camped, we've taken the pannier with food in it and/or food that was in the trailer and put it in the tent with us. But you know....I'd think if a coon could break into a can of tuna she'd probably deserve to have it.
DougK from Troy on 03/16/2010 09:24 PM
Keep your food in a pouch and hang it between 2 trees so it hangs between the trees at a minimum of 10 feet high. Hang your food as far feom the tent as possible. Trust me, you do not want to spend half the night keeping a racoon from trying to get the milky way bar wrapper you forgot to toss.
Anonymous on 03/17/2010 07:35 AM
In Pilot Grove I wouldn't hang my meat anywhere near Deon's Bar and grill. There are some critters in that bar who will eat anything..
Is it too muddy
- + We were planning to get out this weekend (3/14) is it too muddy around Columbia, McBaine, Rocheport?
Discussion started 03/09/2010 01:31 PM by ksols - 1 reply (last reply by robert Johnson at 03/16/2010 02:10 PM)ksols on 03/09/2010 01:31 PM
We were planning to get out this weekend (3/14) is it too muddy around Columbia, McBaine, Rocheport?
ksols on 03/09/2010 01:31 PM
We were planning to get out this weekend (3/14) is it too muddy around Columbia, McBaine, Rocheport?
ksols on 03/09/2010 01:31 PM
We were planning to get out this weekend (3/14) is it too muddy around Columbia, McBaine, Rocheport?
robert Johnson from columbia on 03/16/2010 02:10 PM
The MKT that runs from McBaine to Columbia is a muddy mess and the local P and R is
replacing two of the bridges so its basically unrideable right now.
robert Johnson from columbia on 03/16/2010 02:10 PM
The MKT that runs from McBaine to Columbia is a muddy mess and the local P and R is
replacing two of the bridges so its basically unrideable right now.
robert Johnson from columbia on 03/16/2010 02:10 PM
The MKT that runs from McBaine to Columbia is a muddy mess and the local P and R is
replacing two of the bridges so its basically unrideable right now.