Katy Trail Forum

I rode from Defiance to Rocheport on August 18 and 19. I looked at the trail map and there seemed to be places to eat in almost every town. I had a supply of energy bars and I thought I could stop at the local places along the way when I was hungry.

Warning! Warning! Many of those places were out of business and all had limited hours. I went 100 miles the first day with one meal, a piece of room temperature lasagne in Tebbetts. The second day I found only one place, Lucy's at McBane, where I had chicken strips and French fries.

I finished in Rocheport which has five places listed. The Trailside Cafe and Bike Shop was closed on Wednesdays, Abigal's is closed during the afternoon and the General Store Cafe does not keep regular business hours. I had to settle for a Coke from a vending machine.

Many thanks and blessings to the lady at Richard Saunders Inc. who was kind enough to offer me a glass of water at their lovely antique and craft shop.

There are many other comments about places being closed or out of business so I would suggest calling ahead and paying special attention to the listed business hours. Another solution would be to plan time to go off trail to some of the larger cities. Hermann and Jefferson City looked the most promising.

Yeap, plan ahead. I ride on the eastern end of the trail a lot, and I could be wrong, but I am not aware of any business that is listed on this website that is currently completely out of business. However, there are certainly a lot of businesses that have been open at some point in the last five years, that are now shut down.

Yeah, this is rural America, for the most part, off the interstate. A place might even be closed due to sickness or lack of buisness. We always bring tuna packs, crakers, Pop-tarts, sardines, Gaderaide powder, even beer... I'm not against stopping for food and beverage at Augusta or Treloar; I just don't want want to starve because everyone in town went to Aunt Polly's funeral.

You are a little off on your claims of nowhere you eat along the trail. I have done the entire trail, and know there is food in the cites you passed. Augusta has the Brewery, there are two or three restaurants near Treloar. When planning a trip, look at the towns population. That will tell you the likelihood of finding food. It is not as bad as you are making it seem.

Planning ahead is good. Use the plan a ride option above and print out the list of food places along you way. Use the phone numbers to call ahead to make sure they are open, how to get to their business if you are not familiar with the area and what they serve. Keep the list with you along the ride in case you have a change in plans.

Also there is a a trail called the MKT Trail right before McBaine at Hindman Junction. If you

take the MKT into Columbia (approximately 8 miles) it is a college town with a population of

over 100,000 and has many places to eat in downtown Columbia. I agree that many places

have odd hours and best to be prepared ahead of time! I also believe the Thai Kitchen lady

still operates her magic at Harpers Landing..but again different hours.

The MKT Nature and Fitness Trail connects the Katy Trail to Columbia. The name Katy was originated from the initials of the rail line. The MKT. You may find Thai food at Cooper's Landing.

Its Cooper's Landing but yes the Thai Lady is there most days. AND soon you will have The Big Muddy in Hartsburg open (7) seven days a week for food and fun.

When traveling shouldn't you always plan ahead unless you just want to create some personal drama? Have you not ever had to drive to the next town to find a place to eat or sleep? Traveling by bike is a bit different when you are tired and have to ride to the next town for food or lodging, but didn't you know that you were traveling by bike?



Warning! Warning! people with very, very short memories on the trail!!

Because some of the bar-grills and other food outlets keep comparitively odd hours, trail riders might want to carry emergency munch supplies in a small cooler bag.



We might also want to lean on the markets and convenience stores in addition to the cafes. They seem to keep steady hours during the week. But they are not always next to the trail.



Today, I had a nice lunch at the market in Mokane: a ham-salad sandwich, cruncy chips, and a diet cola. Cost: $3.87. I could have added a giant candy bar for desert, too. It's only 1.5 blocks north of the trail. :)

Pilot Grove B&B at 211 Roe Street is for sale.

Dolores & Virgil (the owners) now run the B&B from their home - about 2 miles from the Pilot Grove trailhead. We were ready to bike the two miles, but Dolores insisted on picking us up. We were grateful for the ride because the 2 miles had a VERY large hill (a challenge for the most experienced cyclist).

Dolores & Virgil are in the right business. They appreciate travelers and have some wonderful stories. We could have spent all night talking with them. We were invited to a hearty dinner, and breakfast was top notch. We were well fed!



Dolores told us that the one grocery store in town (next door to Deon's Bar & Grill) recently closed for good. Your best bet for grocery refill is in Boonville.

Pilot Grove B&B at 211 Roe Street is for sale.

Dolores & Virgil (the owners) now run the B&B from their home - about 2 miles from the Pilot Grove trailhead. We were ready to bike the two miles, but Dolores insisted on picking us up. We were grateful for the ride because the 2 miles had a VERY large hill (a challenge for the most experienced cyclist).

Dolores & Virgil are in the right business. They appreciate travelers and have some wonderful stories. We could have spent all night talking with them. We were invited to a hearty dinner, and breakfast was top notch. We were well fed!



Dolores told us that the one grocery store in town (next door to Deon's Bar & Grill) recently closed for good. Your best bet for grocery refill is in Boonville.

Our stop in Pilot Grove with Dolores and Virgil was the best of our ride. Dolores offers to pick you up in town since their house is off the trail. Take her up on the offer since the road to their house is hilly. We had a wonderful evening meal and more than a complete breakfast the next morning. They really enjoy hearing about where you're from and how your ride is going. We spent a full evening talking about the different riders that have stayed with them over the years. Definitely a must stop.

Our stop in Pilot Grove with Dolores and Virgil was the best of our ride. Dolores offers to pick you up in town since their house is off the trail. Take her up on the offer since the road to their house is hilly. We had a wonderful evening meal and more than a complete breakfast the next morning. They really enjoy hearing about where you're from and how your ride is going. We spent a full evening talking about the different riders that have stayed with them over the years. Definitely a must stop.

We're planning a trip in Oct. What is the best (least traffic & safe) way to go? We did this a couple of years ago and went up to Pere Marquette State Park - did a lot of winding around to get there. Thanks for any help, Jeanne

We rode the trail Clinton to St. Charles, stayed at Lococo House, and had them shuttle us to Alton where we rode to Pere Marquette, then back down to Granite City, crossed the Chain of Rocks Bridge and rode to the Arch, all on trails. We originally intended to ride to Machens and then ride to the Grafton Ferry and take it across, but it has been closed down for sometime. Another option would be to ride on to Machens and then ride 94 to the bridge over to Alton (forgetting the hiway, but it has a bike lane). I researched quite a bit and came up with the above options. Hope this helps.

To others reading this, the Grafton ferry is running again. Dredging is all done.

A co-worker of mine was recently attacked and bitten by a dog while walking along the trail in Tebbetts and now she may have to go through the ordeal of the rabies shots. The dog was one of three that belongs to a lady that lives in the house next to the church. She believes it was some kind of a bull dog/terrier mix (not sure about that though). It circled while growling at her several times before jumping up and biting her on the back of the shoulder and leg.



Be careful if passing through there.

The person that got bit should report the incident to whatever policeman is in charge of Tebbetts. That dog should be chained if he bites.

The dog should be euthanized and tested for rabies if the owner can not show an up to date

rabies vaccine.

That's why you should carry pepper spray.

we went thru Tebbetts on July 30 and encountered 3 dogs on the trail. They appeared threatening so we got of the trail and rode the road to get around them. Then at our B&B in Defiance the owner said her previous night's guests were hassled by dogs in Tebbetts. Thus, appears Tebbetts desrves dog caution. We carry a spray dog repellent (equivalent of dog pepper spray) and a small air horn to repel dogs. Got both at a bike shop.

My co-worker that was bit by the dog in Tebbetts reported this morning that the dog has been permanently removed from this earth.



Sunday I met a couple riding recumbent trikes at about mile marker 135 that seemed extremely concerned about the dog that lives in the white house near there. I see that dog all the time and he has never attacked me, he just likes to bark and chase you a little sometimes. I usually just growl "bad dog" or brake hard and he returns home. However, if I was sitting low to the ground on a trike, I'd probably carry some spray to discourage him from chasing me.

REPORT THIS TO THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION ASAP!



I had a run in with some dogs by Huntsdale. I unloaded some pepper spray on them and

immediately called the Missouri Department of Conservation. They responded to the

complaint immediately, and went to the landowner regarding the incident. I received a call

less than 24 hours later from the Conservation Agent who told me the dogs will be kept

away from the trail and I haven't seen them since. Dangerous/Rabid dogs need to be

dealt with quickly to avoid others getting hurt as well. I would also consider consulting an

attorney regarding the incident to cover your medical costs. That will get the landowners

attention very quickly to be responsible pet owners.

PLEASE BE CAREFUL! That attorney you consult could be Dangerous and Rabid!

My daughter and I visited Cafe Bella for lunch on August 22nd, 2009. The hill getting to the cafe is a challenge, but the food and service were well worth the climb (and yes...it's uphill ALL THE WAY to the restaurant). My daughter and I both had just the salad for a brief lunch. The food was well-prepared and tasted wonderful. The server was busy handling a restaurant full of patrons, but was still very attentive and polite. She even offered to refill our water bottles! We'll be back!

My daughter and I visited Cafe Bella for lunch on August 22nd, 2009. The hill getting to the cafe is a challenge, but the food and service were well worth the climb (and yes...it's uphill ALL THE WAY to the restaurant). My daughter and I both had just the salad for a brief lunch. The food was well-prepared and tasted wonderful. The server was busy handling a restaurant full of patrons, but was still very attentive and polite. She even offered to refill our water bottles! We'll be back!

I was wondering about how long it would take to bike the Katy Trail Clinton to St. Charles? I know that this will be different for everyone but I would like to plan a trip and was just curious.

If I'm well prepared and motivated (and I'm a slug), then 3 days.



If I'm not so well prepared, 5 days.



I think that 5 days is more enjoyable than 3 days.

It may depend on how much you want see along the way. 3 days is not a lot of time for sightseeing or long stops to enjoy some of the things along the trail. I have done the trail in 3 days but may have enjoyed it more if I have made it a 5 day trip. 3 days didn't a lot of time for picture taking.

I rode the first of June 2009. I took 4 days to ride from Clinton to St.Charles. I had plenty of time to take pictures along the way.

we just did Clinton to St Charles the last week of July. We averaged 42 miles per day and thus took 6 days ( we are 61 years old). It was an easy ride and gave plenty of time to enjoy the people, towns, food, beer and beauty. We started early in the day and were off the trail by 1pm as heat is a factor. The trail can be done quicker but we enjoyed an easy pace to take in the fun of the towns and sights along the way. Very relaxing. This was our first Katy trip but won't be the last. It was our best ride yet !!! Enjoy!!!

My wife and I rode from Clinton to St. Charles the during the first week of August 2009. We left out of Clinton at 1:30p on Monday and arrived in St. Charles at noon on Friday. We pulled a kiddy trailer with about 50 pounds of camping, bike repair stuff (thankfully unused), food snacks, and extra clothes. We also took lots of pictures, viewed lots of wildlife, enjoyed the history along the trail & at the trailheads, experienced the local friendliness of each town. It was our vacation so we didn't rush or race but enjoyed our time together......

5 days is a reasonable estimation and what the DNR allows for their annual trip in June of each year. You can then vary the mileage according to where you want to stop and what your interests are.

Hi do you guys pick up from MCI AIRPORT TO SEDALAI. What is the total cost for one adult?

Hi do you guys pick up from MCI AIRPORT TO SEDALAI. What is the total cost for one adult?

WOW!!! After 4 days on the trail and three nights camping the Apple Gate Inn was perfect - although it would have been perfect under any circumstances!!! Lynn is the absolute perfect hostess, the facilities are great - especially the Jacuzzi suite, breakfast was excellent. We will go back!!

WOW!!! After 4 days on the trail and three nights camping the Apple Gate Inn was perfect - although it would have been perfect under any circumstances!!! Lynn is the absolute perfect hostess, the facilities are great - especially the Jacuzzi suite, breakfast was excellent. We will go back!!

We stayed at the campground on August 3rd, 2009. There were only two other spots in use on that Monday night. Clean showers/restrooms and fairly close to most campsites. The actual location is a short ride north from the trail. We were in the main camping section on the north side of the big auditorium.

We stayed at the campground on August 3rd, 2009. There were only two other spots in use on that Monday night. Clean showers/restrooms and fairly close to most campsites. The actual location is a short ride north from the trail. We were in the main camping section on the north side of the big auditorium.

We stopped at the Trailside August 4th, 2009 for supper on our way to Huntsdale to camp. Our experience was one of great food, good conversation with those working, and a moment of relaxing after a long day on the bike. Will stop here again when riding through.

We stopped at the Trailside August 4th, 2009 for supper on our way to Huntsdale to camp. Our experience was one of great food, good conversation with those working, and a moment of relaxing after a long day on the bike. Will stop here again when riding through.

We camped at Katfish Katy's Tuesday August 2, 2009. Great place to camp with great showers/restrooms. Lots of sites to chose from - all a nice walk to the showers. A thankful and much needed cup of coffee in the morning to start our day back on the trail. Easy to locate as you ride into Huntsdale...

We camped at Katfish Katy's Tuesday August 2, 2009. Great place to camp with great showers/restrooms. Lots of sites to chose from - all a nice walk to the showers. A thankful and much needed cup of coffee in the morning to start our day back on the trail. Easy to locate as you ride into Huntsdale...

Awesome Fish sandwich - great fried mushrooms, and great converstaion with local folks. Highly recommended!!!

Awesome Fish sandwich - great fried mushrooms, and great converstaion with local folks. Highly recommended!!!

We camped @ Rivers Edge on Wednesday August 5 2009. A new shower house was a welcomed relief after a long days ride. Our camp site was perfect - along withr the local town dog who guarded our tent all night long we had the campgrounds to ourselves. Located next to the trail.

We camped @ Rivers Edge on Wednesday August 5 2009. A new shower house was a welcomed relief after a long days ride. Our camp site was perfect - along withr the local town dog who guarded our tent all night long we had the campgrounds to ourselves. Located next to the trail.

The B&B was sold to Augusta Wine Country Inn.

The B&B was sold to Augusta Wine Country Inn.

Stayed at Katy Roundhouse on Monday, August 17, 2009. Very nice for tent camping. Picnic table, fire ring at each site. Arrived after huge rain storm but ground had soaked up all the water and tent site was fine. Clean. Great shower house and bathroom. Given proximity to woods and wooded nature of site thought upon arrival there would be lots of bugs but fear ungrounded. Good spot. Recommended.

Charity Run for Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital. My friend, Matt

Rees, Bob(jogging stroller) and I finished our run across Missouri

(including the whole Katy Trail) at the arch on Saturday, July 25

(2:30 pm). We started our run on Sunday, July 19th at Klapmeyer Park

(State Line Rd)in Kansas City. The journey was hard with a few 50+

mile days. Due to swelling and an allergic reaction with the lime on

trail I had to take a day off (and only ran 250 miles across Missouri

and 155 miles of the Katy Trail. I stopped at N. Jefferson and

continued running with Matt at Dutzow). Meanwhile, my friend, Matt,

never quit and was able to run the whole way. We finished the Katy

Trail in St. Charles Friday night at 9:43pm to hoots and hollers of

Matt's family. His time for completing the whole Katy Trail trail

starting Monday morning at exactly 10:30am until Friday evening at

9:43:25pm was 107 hrs, 13 minutes and 25 seconds. I imagine this is a

record for crossing the whole Katy Trail on foot. I am writing a

report which I will post later. Our itinerary: Day 1: KC to Urich

(State Line Rd to Hwy 150 to Hwy 71 to Hwy 7); day 2: Urich to

trailhead of Katy Trail in Clinton and to Sedalia (hwy 65-stayed at

Best Western); day 3: Sedalia to Rocheport (stayed at School House B&B

dormitory); day 4: Rocheport to N. Jefferson, friend from Taos, Mo,

picked us up to stay at his place; Day 5: (only Matt) N. Jefferson to

mile marker88 @ Bernheimer(stayed with friend); day 6: Bernheimer to

St. Charles for Matt (I started at Dutzow), stayed at Quality Inn. Day

6: Katy Trail @ Page ext bridge to arch!

some pictures of the journey:

http://picasaweb.google.com/David.Stores/RunAcrossMissouri2009# If

you want to support our charity, make check out to: SFBRHS/Missouri

Crossing and send to Missouri Crossing, 1000 Borgia Drive, Washington,

MO 63090

Congratulations!

Website lists them as no longer in business.

Website lists them as no longer in business.

The website for Ester's states that it is closed for business.

The website for Ester's states that it is closed for business.

has anyone stayed at eloyse's bed and breakfast in booneville?

cant find a website for them or any comments on the katy trail website

we are making reservations for our ride in september but cant get any info on this place

has anyone stayed at eloyse's bed and breakfast in booneville?

cant find a website for them or any comments on the katy trail website

we are making reservations for our ride in september but cant get any info on this place

Please visit http://www.goboonville.com for a complete listing of all lodging available in Boonville.

Please visit http://www.goboonville.com for a complete listing of all lodging available in Boonville.

Be advised...If you are staying in a cabin they do not provide linens or pillows. We missed that and hardly slept that night. Other than that miscalculation it was very nice.

Be advised...If you are staying in a cabin they do not provide linens or pillows. We missed that and hardly slept that night. Other than that miscalculation it was very nice.

Great short technical singletrack with fun obstacles like teeter-totters, drops, wooden skinnies, and wooden berms. The camping is great for tenters.

Great short technical singletrack with fun obstacles like teeter-totters, drops, wooden skinnies, and wooden berms. The camping is great for tenters.

Great food, great service, great location. The onion rings were especially good. This was a great stopping point on the trail.

Great food, great service, great location. The onion rings were especially good. This was a great stopping point on the trail.

Best quesadilla I've ever had! I do agree with the previous comments about the lady though - she must never be happy! So, not a friendly place, but a nice stop from the bike ride and awesome food.

Best quesadilla I've ever had! I do agree with the previous comments about the lady though - she must never be happy! So, not a friendly place, but a nice stop from the bike ride and awesome food.

Good/fun place to eat! Big portions.

Good/fun place to eat! Big portions.

GREAT food!!!! Great experience!

GREAT food!!!! Great experience!

Since this was such a cool July, we decided to do a mini trip to bike the Katy Trail. We stayed in Boonville (Hotel Fredrick) and rode to Rocheport one day and Pilot Grove the next. What a great little getaway! We don't ride bikes all that much so it turned out to be somewhat of a challenge (long ride), but do-able. We definitely recommend bug spray for stops, Abigail's for lunch in Rocheport, and Becky's for lunch in Pilot Grove. We even went to the Pilot Grove pool! Glenn's Cafe was great in the Hotel. Relaxing vacation with some exercise!

I was pulled off of the trail by a patch of soft moist gravel while riding with a temporarily non-functioning front brake this weekend west of Pilot grove. My head hit a tree as I went down in the ditch. No major injuries, but a lacerated ear and dented helmet have made a believer out of me.



Of the 25 or so other riders that I saw that day, only 5 that I recall were wearing helmets. Thanks Al in Clifton City for helping me in getting the front brake back to working order.



So the moral of the story is 1) wear a helmet as bad things can happen even to experienced riders on these "easy" trails 2) Make certain your gear is in perfect working order every time 3) Stay in the middle of the trail when possible. 4) Don't ride alone if you can avoid it.

Amen to that. It always amazes me to see people with no helmets when right next the trail are rocks, boulders, trees, logs, benches, etc. Any of these would be just as bad as hitting a concrete curb out on the streets.

If I'm on my bike I'm never without my helmet. It is amazing how many people don't wear one. It's a simple thing (like putting on a seat belt) that could save you from injury or worse.



And FWIW - you should never ride in the middle of the trail unless there is debris etc. that forces you to do so. Always stay on the right please!

Good point Speedy! More times than not there is a nice lane to ride in on the right that is free of the loose stuff.



Ride to the right....pass to the left!

Right you all, I guess my point was to ride in the bike lanes that are usually pretty well sorted towards the center, not over in the loose stuff. I didn't think I was THAT far over to the right but the rain softened things up more.



And for God's sake, when riding in groups, how much effort does it take to get in to a single file to let oncoming people pass? Another subject perhaps.

Right you all, I guess my point was to ride in the bike lanes that are usually pretty well sorted towards the center, not over in the loose stuff. I didn't think I was THAT far over to the right but the rain softened things up more.



And for God's sake, when riding in groups, how much effort does it take to get in to a single file to let oncoming people pass? Another subject perhaps.

Moist gravel - reason number 50,875 that I personally find gravel trails MORE dangerous

than roads. I know so many people injured by our gravel trails here in Columbia. One of my

friends hit some loose gravel right before a bridge and hit his head on the side of the bridge!

ouch.



I'm NOT suggesting paving the KATY just trying to point out that I think its silly to do what I

see many people do....wear a helmet until they get to the trail and then take it off.

Moist wood deck bridges - reason number 50,876 that trails are MORE dangerous than roads. I know of a couple of guys that were nursemaiding themselves into this cycling thing by riding on trails and suddenly found themselves horizontal on a dewy morning. That is if they got past the dog on a long leash, but that's 50,877.

I, too, am a real advocate for wearing a helmet. Every time I have ended up on the ground (from a stupid move on my part) I have hit my head. I work in Illinois and am just amazed at the number of people I see riding without helmets in the town where I work. If's there's one thing to teach the youngsters it is "ride with a helmet at all times, no matter how short the trip."

I'll echo the sentiment that you need a helmet on "safe" trails. Here's an account of a ride on the Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail, where my riding partner and I never rode with helmets because we assumed we were in more danger from heat stroke than head injury.



http://www.palmbeachbiketours.com/2008/07/09/do-bike-helmets-really-save-your-life/



She did an endo on a perfectly straight stretch baby-butt smoth blacktop and fractured her skull in five places. More than two years later she still can't ride a bike nor work.



Y'all be careful out there.



I'm hoping to do the KATY this fall. I'll be the guy on a Surly Long Haul Trucker wearing a red helmet.

Wondering what type of lock to take on the trail. I have a small lock cable that i use if I'm running into the grocery store for a few items, a fairly sturdy cable that I use to lock my bike outside at work, and a thick U-lock for use at night when carousing downtown. i would like to take as little weight as possible and i think my bike will be stored inside at night. So, can i get by with the small lock?

There are very few places that your bike and gear would be at risk along the trail. This is because most of the rail is isolated from the rest of the world by the river and minimal major roads. And because you will probally never be very far from it. The people in the small towns along the trail are either not theves or they don't think it's worth the risk for a used bike. (most likey the first). I think your bike is safe with or without a lock, unless you plan to leave it at North Jefferson trail head or similar place overnight.

I agree with Chris J. The only time I use my small cable lock is to lock my bike to a tree or picnic table at night when camping, probably don't need to, but I sleep better. You know, better safe than sorry. Of all the years I have been riding the trail, I have never felt like there was a reason to lock it up while in a store or restaurant. I park it where I can see it if possible, but I don't much worry about it.

I Rode from Merwin to St Louis the last week of July. The only place I even considered using a lock was in St Louis.

Arrived in Tebbetts to discover that Jim's was closed. Who would guess a bar that's closed on saturday. So, we spent a long and hungry evening in Tebbett's. Not exactly the high point of our trip.

Arrived in Tebbetts to discover that Jim's was closed. Who would guess a bar that's closed on saturday. So, we spent a long and hungry evening in Tebbett's. Not exactly the high point of our trip.

It's been said on this forum Jim will open up if he knows you're there, and are hungry. The lady next door can call him if he's around.

It's been said on this forum Jim will open up if he knows you're there, and are hungry. The lady next door can call him if he's around.

I won't be stopping in Tebbett's again. The trailhead smells worse than any outhouse you've ever smelled. Plan your trip thru Tebbetts at full speed ahead.

I won't be stopping in Tebbett's again. The trailhead smells worse than any outhouse you've ever smelled. Plan your trip thru Tebbetts at full speed ahead.

Doug will certainly talk your ear off, if you let him. He made us great meals and went out of his way to make us feel welcomed.

Doug will certainly talk your ear off, if you let him. He made us great meals and went out of his way to make us feel welcomed.

The best burgers on the trail. Good service too.

The best burgers on the trail. Good service too.

Barb is a life saver. After a very long day in the rain we enjoyed her hospitality. You couldn't ask for a better place to spend some time.

Barb is a life saver. After a very long day in the rain we enjoyed her hospitality. You couldn't ask for a better place to spend some time.

This is the place. It's a home away from home. I can't wait to visit again.

This is the place. It's a home away from home. I can't wait to visit again.

Don't miss this place. The food is good and the beverages are very good after a long day on the trail. It's not as causal as your average trail tavern but you won't feel out of place in shorts and a tee shirt.

Don't miss this place. The food is good and the beverages are very good after a long day on the trail. It's not as causal as your average trail tavern but you won't feel out of place in shorts and a tee shirt.

The hotel is clean and quiet. The value of the hotel was good and they allowed us to keep our bikes in the room. Overall, I was pleased.

The hotel is clean and quiet. The value of the hotel was good and they allowed us to keep our bikes in the room. Overall, I was pleased.

Planning a ride starting at bernheimer. No parking is listed on map guide. Anyone know of a buisness close to the trail where our shuttle could drop us off at?

Treloar Trailhead is at MM 85, a boat ramp and parking on the Missouri River is located near the trail near MM 88 and is on Hwy 94, Bernheimer is nearest MM 89, but you have to get off Hwy 94 and take a gravel road to get back in there.

My family and I rode the trail from Augusta to St. Charlies on July 25. We believe that our son lost his prescription sunglasses on the trail between Weldon Springs and St. Charlies, probably near or at the Greens Bottom Trailhead. They are shiny black plastic frames and have transition lenses in them. He is eight so they are small frames. Has anyone seen them?