Katy Trail Forum

I sent my form in approximately two weeks ago and have not heard anything nor has my check cleared the bank. When should I be expecting an email etc. concerning my entry?

Confirmations should start going out later this week.

Connie, I just dropped my registration in the mail yesterday (3/23.) Is there still room?

Thank you for the prompt reply and confirmation of our applications for the ride. We look forward to the event.

I will be riding with a friend from GA. I sent my registration along with a check for $300 on March 1st but have not received confirmation, nor have I received any other information regarding the ride except what I have printed from the web site. Have the confirmatiion/packets been mailed?



Would appreciate knowing if there has been a "disconnect" or if there's nothing to worry about.....



Thanks,



Relic

You will have a better chance of getting the information you want if you email DNR directly at: moparks@dnr.mo.gov They will then be able to respond to you directly.

I received my email confirmation and rider number on March 26. And I received an email with the information packet that I could download yesterday, May 27. (I'm hoping I will also receive a "hard copy" in the mail so I don't have to run off 17 pages.) Also, my check cleared two months ago. If you have not received anything yet, I would advise you to call or email immediately. You may have not made the cut at 300.

I just got my confirmation also. If I'm not number 300 then I must be pretty close.

Hi Katy trail riders! We are celebrating our First year Anniversary, here at the High Street Victorian Bed & Breakfast in Boonville. Saturday 10AM - 2PM, If you are on the trail, come by for free cookies, lemonade, ice tea and help us celebrate! Also if you decide to book a room for a future stay, special discounts are available in the Katy Trail coupon book.

What is the "Katy Trail coupon book" and where do riders get one of those? Is the book/discount only available during your open house?

In addition to the printed coupons, you can find the coupons online and print your own at http://katytrailmac.com/KATY%20TRAIL%20COUPONS.html

Do you mean Brett Dufur's Katy Trail Guidebook?

The Katy Trail Merchants and Communities is an organization that is supporting businesses and communities along the trail. One of the first things that we did was create a 2009 Katy Trail Merchant Coupon book. Columbia Convention and Visitor Bureaus printed 1,000 copies that were sent to CVB's along the trail. You can also go to this website home page or the katytrailmac.com website to print off your own coupon. Hope the information helps!

the discounts are for several different merchants and business's. available throughout the year.

We 4 Fat Guys just rode the Katy Trail earlier this week and I put up a blog post with pictures along the way I thought people might want to check out at the link below. Not SPAM, Not an Ad.

http://thehoughs.wordpress.com/2009/06/04/fatboy-katy-trail-ride/#more-795

Here are some pics from our time there

http://thehoughs.wordpress.com/2009/06/04/fatboy-katy-trail-ride/#more-795

Stopped in Peers just before a hail storm began. Four of us on the trip, only two made it to Peers grocery in time. We ate some great pizza while talking with the girl running the place while our friends were held up under a boat club house during the storm. Store is great, one of those unique visits on the Katy Trail. I'd stop whether you need something or not.

4 or us stopped for the night with Virgil and Deloris in Pilot Grove. They are listed under the Pilot Grove B&B. three rooms, great rate, great people to talk with and learn about. I highly recommend staying the night with them if you are riding the trail.

Any news on whether the trail goes to Machens or not?

No

Actually, yes.



From stltoday.com:



Katy Trail segment near St. Charles delayed again

By Mark Schlinkmann

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH

05/13/2009



ST. CHARLES COUNTY — The long-delayed completion of the eastern tip of the Katy Trail has been held up again, forcing hikers and cyclists to wait until at least next fall to sample it.



Sue Holst, a spokeswoman for the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, said wet weather last year and this spring had kept trucks loaded with gravel for the trail off a levee over which part of the 11-mile stretch will run.



"We have to match a time that's dry with a time when our staff was available," Holst said.



The project will complete the segment connecting St. Charles and the Machens area to the northeast, between the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. The state has wanted to take the trail to Machens for years, but the floods of 1993 and 1995 caused a major problem — two large areas of standing water on the trail.



After the state decided it would be too costly to build a bridge over one 600-foot gap, other options were considered. Putting part of the trail atop an existing levee was chosen. A plan to complete the work in 2007 fell through when funding wasn't worked out.



The $350,000 needed came through last summer, but wet weather on and off since then has kept the state from finishing the project.



"I'm sorry to sound like a broken record," Holst said. "We do hope to get to it this summer and would like to have it open by late fall."

Machens and beyond:

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stcharles/story/7A430230420209B9862575C9007B02D3?OpenDocument

Portage des Sioux studies Katy Trail offshoot

By Mark Schlinkmann

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH

06/03/2009



PORTAGE DES SIOUX — A bicycle and walking trail linking the eastern end of the Katy Trail to the Portage des Sioux Nature Area is under study by local officials.



In addition to offering a new trail in northeast St. Charles County, the plan could bring new visitors to shop and eat in the community of about 350 people.



"The city thinks it would be good for business since it would attract recreational cyclists into town," said Ralph Rollins, a Greenway Network official who is working with city leaders on the study.

. . .

The folks at the Harbor Haus know how to treat their guests! We stayed in the River Loft on 5/30/09 and loved it. First of all, the location is great for bicyclists. Its just at the foot of the bridge and is a welcome site after pedaling up the grade of the bridge. (By the way biking over from the Katy Trail was pretty easy)After a long ride and dinner, sitting by their outdoor fire--complete with marshmellows and sticks for roasting--was the perfect ending to the evening. Sunday after check-out they allowed us to store our bags and even loaned us towels to use at the City pool. Can't wait to revisit them.

The folks at the Harbor Haus know how to treat their guests! We stayed in the River Loft on 5/30/09 and loved it. First of all, the location is great for bicyclists. Its just at the foot of the bridge and is a welcome site after pedaling up the grade of the bridge. (By the way biking over from the Katy Trail was pretty easy)After a long ride and dinner, sitting by their outdoor fire--complete with marshmellows and sticks for roasting--was the perfect ending to the evening. Sunday after check-out they allowed us to store our bags and even loaned us towels to use at the City pool. Can't wait to revisit them.

My husband "discovered" this tree this weekend on our ride. He was amazed! He returned to take my sister and I to look at it. We are so glad this tree is being preserved for others to see and enjoy.

My husband "discovered" this tree this weekend on our ride. He was amazed! He returned to take my sister and I to look at it. We are so glad this tree is being preserved for others to see and enjoy.

Wow, what a small world.....I just read this and saw you were from Bolivar also. I was standing in front of that tree on May 23rd riding from Sedalia to Herman. Incredible history along the trail including this estimated 350 year old tree. Send me an e-mail some time at husker1@windstream.net and I'll send you the picture of the tree with my bike in front of it that I took. Besides, I'd like to know if your a Kim in Bolivar that I know.

Wow, what a small world.....I just read this and saw you were from Bolivar also. I was standing in front of that tree on May 23rd riding from Sedalia to Herman. Incredible history along the trail including this estimated 350 year old tree. Send me an e-mail some time at husker1@windstream.net and I'll send you the picture of the tree with my bike in front of it that I took. Besides, I'd like to know if your a Kim in Bolivar that I know.

Maybe she is your wife.....go figure!

Maybe she is your wife.....go figure!

Maybe she is your wife.....go figure!

- posted 6/2/2009 2:03:07 PM



What is this supposed to mean?? My wifes name isn't Kim.

Maybe she is your wife.....go figure!

- posted 6/2/2009 2:03:07 PM



What is this supposed to mean?? My wifes name isn't Kim.

I believe it was semi-clever attempt at humor. I got it.

I believe it was semi-clever attempt at humor. I got it.

Lovely hotel and beautiful restoration. Came for dinner at Glen's Cafe because of article in Rural Missouri magazine. A real treat. Too bad the experience was sullied by the very drunk general manager who accosted every guest that came through the door. Pity.

The drunk hotel manager is part of the ambiance.

I am the General Manager of the Hotel Frederick. Seems to me that whoever wrote this message was mistaken, as I was out of town on the 20th of May. Perhaps he was drunk and misunderstood.

Parris Johnson

General Manager

Hotel Frederick

More likely it was a person who, under the influence, THOUGHT they were the general manager. How funny!

We had a great stay here Memorial Weekend 2008 and the food at Glen's was great. The staff couldn't have been more helpful with our bikes, etc. They really cater to us Katy Riders!

Just had lunch there today for the first time...it was absolutely wonderful...very relaxing, great food and service. It will soon be a girlfriends lunch site!!

Just had lunch there today for the first time...it was absolutely wonderful...very relaxing, great food and service. It will soon be a girlfriends lunch site!!

I was wondering how to get from the Jefferson trail head to the northbound bike land to cross the bridge?

There is a google map on this site of that will show you the area. Go to the Katy Trail Home, select side trails, select North Jefferson spur. You can take Kathy Rd from the trail head, left on Oil Well Rd, Left on Nuter Rd - cross over Hwy 63/54 turn right on ramp and keep to the left of the road being mindfull of oncoming traffic. You can also subsitute the side trail to the left of Kathy Rd which will take you the the pavillion parking lot (next to Nuter road) then follow the remaining directions from there.

Correction - the side trail is to the right of Kathy Rd.

Thanks for the directions, am looking forward to riding my first century on the trail in a couple weeks!!

We just did a 180 mile ride with two 4 year olds and a one year old. Had a wonderful time. The only comment I am going to make on the entire trip is HOW WONDERFUL BECKY'S BURGERs and Cones is!!!! Truly lovely people and super tasty food, after five days of bar good, their salads and home made desserts were AMAZING!!!! If only we lived closer... and I'm still considering it reasonable to drive the five hour round trip just for more homemade blackberry pie!

I second your assessment of Becky's Burgers & Cones! I was going to eat at the Lunch Box in PG on my trip 3 weeks ago, but it was closed on the day I arrived. I saw Becky's mentioned in my Dufur guide, so I pedaled on over. I told the cook that she made the best grilled chicken sandwich I'd had in a *long time*!!! Delicious with swiss cheese & crispy bacon. And they didn't have to twist my arm much to get me to try the homemade rhubarb pie a la mode -- and it was *awesome*! Great prices & friendly help, too. Strongly recommended.

We've eaten at the Lunch Box a couple of times - I'm now convinced to check out Becky's on our ride through next week.

We had reserved for 4 nites, but cut it short at 2. The restaurant reviews are apparently for the old chef, the new is ok but a little rich. We were ok with the wireless going out, but when the bath water ran dark yellow-brown and only cold, we packed our bags. We were told that they have to flush their pumps periodically, and that was the cause for our loss of hot water. So you might want to ask about that when you make your reservation. It IS well located to the trail, we had a nice ride through a residential area to the access.

We had reserved for 4 nites, but cut it short at 2. The restaurant reviews are apparently for the old chef, the new is ok but a little rich. We were ok with the wireless going out, but when the bath water ran dark yellow-brown and only cold, we packed our bags. We were told that they have to flush their pumps periodically, and that was the cause for our loss of hot water. So you might want to ask about that when you make your reservation. It IS well located to the trail, we had a nice ride through a residential area to the access.

I HEARD THAT THE KATY TRAIL HAS BEEN EXTENDED WESTWARD FROM CLINTON TOWARDS KANSAS CITY. DOES ANY KNOW WHERE THE "NEW BEGINNING" IS??????



THANKS!



HAPPY BIKING

Has not even started yet. When it does the turn off from the KATY as you now know it will be

further east than Clinton.

This extension has begun in Pleasant Hill and will progress east to Windsor. I believe they gave a 2010 goal for completion, but that may not be realistic considering much of it is development of the trail NEXT TO the existing railroad, meaning new bridge creation, etc.

Is this Turner Hostel clean? What about the bed, is it covered to be sanitary? Where is it located on the trail?

The hostel is for showering and sleeping, like a bunkhouse, and for working on bikes, if needed. It's like camping inside with a a roof, running hot water, heat, and air-conditioning. Since it is cleaned by its patrons, some do it better than others.



The thick foam mattresses are laminated with heavy clear plastic. You'll need your own bedding. The shelter also has a fridge with freezer, a microwave, coffee pots, picnic tables, and some parlor games. Location: on the north side of the trail in Tebbetts, MO, 13-miles east of Jeff City. The door key hangs on a utility pole outside.

I am planning to ride the entire Katy Trail in under 24 hrs in mid June. Does anyone know if there are any problems with the trial? Are any bridges out, and if there are bridges out is there a way to get around them and continue the ride? Is any parts of the trail flooded? And any other problems you can think of, please let me know. Thanks a lot and thank you for your time.

I just got back from the trail yesterday. We took four day from Clinton to St Charles. The trail was in great shape.

24 hours? Wow!



You're going to ride the trail in the dark? Is that safe? Is that even

legal?



Good luck!

The park is closed at night.....so no it's not legal to ride at night. Although, the poster did not say that they were going to do it continuous.

Riders can squeeze out a lot of daylight in June with an early start.

Hello friends, we are in need of recipes from Katy Trail Riders and Walkers. Our little church is holding a recipe cookbook fundraiser and since we are the Katy Trail Family Church, located on the Katy Trail in Clifton City, MO, we thought we would ask for recipes from our Katy Trail neighbors. Our church is in desperate need of repairs and we thought this might be one way to give back to the Trail. Please help us out by sending one or more recipes, along with your name and City Location to Julie May (302 East Merion Street, Otterville, MO 65348) or by email to dreamerjulie2003@yahoo.com When the recipe books are finished we would be happy to hold your name if you are interested in purchasing one. Thanks again and I hope you find the time to help us out!

The Hermann City Park is actually a pretty neat place. It's huge and has lots of camping spaces for both RVs and tenters. There's also a baseball diamond, tennis courts, playground, large covered pavillions with picnic tables, and bathroom/showers. From the large number of people out playing and walking, it's obvious that the town appreciates the park.

The camping spots have water, electricity, and a fire pit; some have their own picnic tables, too. The bathroom/shower house was clean and everything worked. The shower was nice and hot, although you have to hold a pull-chain down to make the water flow -- saves water, I'm sure, but isn't very convenient. The park was well-maintained and litter-free. I enjoyed spending part of the evening watching a rec-league baseball game at the park. You pay on the honor system.

The only downsides were (a) it was a bit pricey ($15 for tent camping); and (b) the campsites are all right next to a busy, noisy road. Overall, an enjoyable place to camp.

By the way, the road & bridge from the trail to town was no problem at all -- a very wide shoulder on the road and a bike/walk lane on the bridge separated from traffic by a concrete barrier.

The park is nice. Also, from approximately Memorial Day to Labor Day, the municipal pool is

open, it's between the tennis courts and baseball field. What a treat at the end of a summer

ride!



It's arguably as refreshing as the frozen custard store 1.5 blocks east of the new bridge and

the Tin Mill microbrewery a half block further east.

I know that I read somewhere the phone number to the cab company which can transport us from Jeff City to the trailhead. However, now that I need it, I can't find it. Do all the cab companies have bike racks? Will the hotel know who we should call? Thanks!

I have checked on this and Checker Cab (573)636-7101, will transport you and your bikes. Two bike max, cost of fair plus $10.00 for the bike rack.