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Huntsdale
 -  + Katfish Katy's provides public restrooms at their personal expense to users of the Katy Trail. Thank you. Staying at Katy's Little Lodge felt like staying at home. It was also close to the trail.
Discussion started 10/16/2008 09:21 PM by Joyce & Dena - 3 replies (last reply by ProlificTom at 12/08/2008 05:13 PM)
Joyce & Dena on 10/16/2008 09:21 PM
Katfish Katy's provides public restrooms at their personal expense to users of the Katy Trail. Thank you. Staying at Katy's Little Lodge felt like staying at home. It was also close to the trail.

 
ElToro on 10/16/2008 10:30 PM
Hats off to Katfish Katy's. I have had the same positive experiences. Even if I am not tired or thirsty I always try to stop there when I am riding by to spend a few dimes and support this establishment.

 
Trek on 10/17/2008 08:16 AM
Public restrooms.....a cold soda.....a picnic table under a shade tree....friendly folks....its an oasis on a hot day!

 
ProlificTom from K.C. on 12/08/2008 05:13 PM
Katfish Katy's is indeed a great campsite. I rolled in a half-hour after dark in mid-october and the campsite hosts were still very gracious. They even offered to open the store in case i needed anything. Also got to pitch my camp 15ft. from the river on a small bluff. It was very nice to wake up with the Muddy Mo' peacefully flowing by.


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Vivian's Vineyards (St Charles)
 -  + One of the best for food and service.
We wish we could go there every week.
Discussion started 12/04/2008 01:35 PM by Ron McCallister - 0 replies
Ron McCallister from Kuttawa Ky. on 12/04/2008 01:35 PM
One of the best for food and service.

We wish we could go there every week.

 
Ron McCallister from Kuttawa Ky. on 12/04/2008 01:35 PM
One of the best for food and service.

We wish we could go there every week.


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Comfort Inn of Boonville (Boonville)
 -  + The hotel is easily accessed from the trail. An access road intersects the trail east of Boonville. It's a short ride, less than a mile to the hotel.
Discussion started 10/18/2008 01:30 PM by Lee - 3 replies (last reply by mike p at 12/04/2008 12:00 PM)
Lee from Festus, MO. on 10/18/2008 01:30 PM
The hotel is easily accessed from the trail. An access road intersects the trail east of Boonville. It's a short ride, less than a mile to the hotel.

 
Lee from Festus, MO. on 10/18/2008 01:30 PM
The hotel is easily accessed from the trail. An access road intersects the trail east of Boonville. It's a short ride, less than a mile to the hotel.

 
Lee from Festus, MO. on 10/18/2008 01:33 PM
Sorry, the access road actually intersects the trail west of Boonville. The hotel will e-mail directions if you make reservations.

 
Lee from Festus, MO. on 10/18/2008 01:33 PM
Sorry, the access road actually intersects the trail west of Boonville. The hotel will e-mail directions if you make reservations.

 
MAH from Blue Springs, MO on 10/18/2008 09:00 PM
The road that leads up through the industrial center and to the hotel is between mm 194 and 195, on the east side of the trail. There's a small community service bulletin board where the gravel road heads off. If coming from the west, it will be just after the cattle feed lots. If coming from the Boonville trailhead, it will be shortly past when you go through the metal tunnel (don't know the proper name to call it).


 
MAH from Blue Springs, MO on 10/18/2008 09:00 PM
The road that leads up through the industrial center and to the hotel is between mm 194 and 195, on the east side of the trail. There's a small community service bulletin board where the gravel road heads off. If coming from the west, it will be just after the cattle feed lots. If coming from the Boonville trailhead, it will be shortly past when you go through the metal tunnel (don't know the proper name to call it).


 
mike p on 12/04/2008 12:00 PM
One thing about the Comfort Inn. If you ride in from the trail do not look to your left when approaching the lobby. There is a candy/ice cream shop next door and you will undo all the good you achieved by riding all day.

 
mike p on 12/04/2008 12:00 PM
One thing about the Comfort Inn. If you ride in from the trail do not look to your left when approaching the lobby. There is a candy/ice cream shop next door and you will undo all the good you achieved by riding all day.


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Brick INN B&B
 -  + I rode the trail in late September from St. Cherles to Jeff City and back. I had arranged to stay in Washington at the Brick Inn B&B. That was a great decision. Art and Kathy were wonderful hosts a...
Discussion started 12/01/2008 06:05 PM by Kevin MacAfee - 0 replies
Kevin MacAfee from St. Paul, MN on 12/01/2008 06:05 PM
I rode the trail in late September from St. Cherles to Jeff City and back. I had arranged to stay in Washington at the Brick Inn B&B. That was a great decision. Art and Kathy were wonderful hosts and they provide a shuttle from the trail to their B&B across the river. The shuttle was a Cadillac Eldorado with a bike rack -- a most excellent sag wagon.



I would highly recommend staying with them. Great place and great folks.

 
Kevin MacAfee from St. Paul, MN on 12/01/2008 06:05 PM
I rode the trail in late September from St. Cherles to Jeff City and back. I had arranged to stay in Washington at the Brick Inn B&B. That was a great decision. Art and Kathy were wonderful hosts and they provide a shuttle from the trail to their B&B across the river. The shuttle was a Cadillac Eldorado with a bike rack -- a most excellent sag wagon.



I would highly recommend staying with them. Great place and great folks.


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 -  + The wines at Blumenhof are some of the best we have had in all of Missouri! There are two options to get there, 1) bike on the main road through town - no shoulder, or 2) take the little gravel side-t...
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L.P. from Wichita, KS on 11/30/2008 12:37 PM
The wines at Blumenhof are some of the best we have had in all of Missouri! There are two options to get there, 1) bike on the main road through town - no shoulder, or 2) take the little gravel side-trail off of the Katy Trail. You will need to walk your bike up the trail, as it is steep and muddy, but not very long. It is just a little east of the deli on the Katy trail.


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Boonville
 -  + The Hotel Frederick is lovely. Very lovingly restored, with a friendly staff. The breakfast was o.k. No protein (eggs or sausage), limited to cereal, bagels and oatmeal. Also, the hotel is very HOT. T...
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L.P. from Wichita, KS on 11/30/2008 11:32 AM
The Hotel Frederick is lovely. Very lovingly restored, with a friendly staff. The breakfast was o.k. No protein (eggs or sausage), limited to cereal, bagels and oatmeal. Also, the hotel is very HOT. The entire hotel is on one thermostat, so adjusting the room temperature below 80 degrees was not possible. Opening a window created a lot of street noise. Ask for a back room in winter. The windows above the doors also let in all the hall light. It is a nice hotel to look at, but difficult to get a good night's sleep!


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Sedalia
 -  + The Hotel Bothwell is lovely and the staff is very friendly. The main floor sitting area is beautiful, especially for the holidays. The adjoining Ivory Grill is also great. The pork tenderloin was dyn...
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L.P. from Wichita, KS on 11/30/2008 11:27 AM
The Hotel Bothwell is lovely and the staff is very friendly. The main floor sitting area is beautiful, especially for the holidays. The adjoining Ivory Grill is also great. The pork tenderloin was dynamite. The breakfast at the Bothwell is o.k. - eggs, sausage, bagels, waffles and cereal. They ran out of food by 8:30 am, though. The 5th Street Brewpub had a good, cheap steak, with several good microbrews on tap and in bottle. However, their own beer is terrible. Rancid or something.


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Clinton
 -  + You can park your car overnight at the lighted lot of the Clinton Community Center, not even 0.1 mile up the road from the trailhead. Fill out a form at the front desk with your name, date of return, ...
Discussion started 11/30/2008 11:22 AM by L.P. - 0 replies
L.P. from Wichita, KS on 11/30/2008 11:22 AM
You can park your car overnight at the lighted lot of the Clinton Community Center, not even 0.1 mile up the road from the trailhead. Fill out a form at the front desk with your name, date of return, what your car looks like, etc. They are very nice.


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Exploring Missouri Wine Country
 -  + You may also want to check out my book Exploring Missouri Wine Country, 3rd Edition. At more than 300 pages, it is the definitive guide to Missouri wine country. Many wineries line the edge of the tra...
Discussion started 05/11/2007 09:26 PM by Brett Dufur - 3 replies (last reply by Trek at 11/24/2008 09:28 PM)
Brett Dufur from Rocheport on 05/11/2007 09:26 PM
You may also want to check out my book Exploring Missouri Wine Country, 3rd Edition. At more than 300 pages, it is the definitive guide to Missouri wine country. Many wineries line the edge of the trail and Hwy 94 and Hwy 100 in the Missouri River valley. This guide will give you some great ideas on places to go, towns to visit, and wineries you don't want to miss. Published by Pebble Publishing. Visit my bookstore in Rocheport, call (573) 698-3903 or go online to http://www.pebblepublishing.com/exploring_missouri_wine_country.htm



See you on the trail!

 
Rick Gardner from Tulsa, OK on 10/05/2008 07:45 PM
If it's anything like your Katy Trail Guidebook, it's a must have! We're back again this year with our bikes and will pick up your "Wine" book on the way through Rocheport. We're heading east on the trail to wine country.



Carpe diem!



Rick & Mary

 
Nick from Sacramento on 11/24/2008 06:08 PM
Can you tell meabout the wine varieties? Are they European, Native American or Hybrids? I'll be riding the Katy one of these days.

 
Trek on 11/24/2008 09:28 PM
German settlers were responsible for the start of vineyards in Missouri. The Missouri Wine Country website has some good information about Missouri wine. Click on the "Articles" tab and then "Missouri Wine History" for some good information on the history and location of Missouri wineries.



http://www.missouriwinecountry.com/


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Rivers Edge RV Park & Campground (Portland)
 -  + has anyone used the campground lately? I noticed the comments were 2 years old, and wondered if any improvements have been made.
Discussion started 11/18/2008 12:44 PM - 1 reply (last reply by Trek at 11/19/2008 10:57 AM)
Anonymous on 11/18/2008 12:44 PM
has anyone used the campground lately? I noticed the comments were 2 years old, and wondered if any improvements have been made.

 
Anonymous on 11/18/2008 12:44 PM
has anyone used the campground lately? I noticed the comments were 2 years old, and wondered if any improvements have been made.

 
Trek on 11/19/2008 10:57 AM
We've only ridden past, but it doesn't appear that anything has changed in the past few years.

 
Trek on 11/19/2008 10:57 AM
We've only ridden past, but it doesn't appear that anything has changed in the past few years.


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Future Katy Trail plans
 -  + Does anyone have an update on the continuation of the trail (north) out of Windsor?
Is there a projected date for beginning or is this a political situation that was only going to
happen while ...
Discussion started 11/15/2008 04:44 PM by Isabella - 2 replies (last reply by Maria at 11/16/2008 10:50 AM)
Isabella from Sedalia on 11/15/2008 04:44 PM
Does anyone have an update on the continuation of the trail (north) out of Windsor?

Is there a projected date for beginning or is this a political situation that was only going to

happen while Matt Blunt was the Governor?

 
Paul Toigo from Kansas City on 11/15/2008 06:19 PM
I predict that the KC-KATY Connector will be on a faster track without Blunt, but that's just my opinion. MO DNR's Kurt Schaefer is the one primarily responsible for the $18M settlement from Amerern. Now that Schaefer is State Senator-elect for the 19th district, you can rest assured that the connector will have a strong voice in the legislature.



http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2008/10/20/attorney-seeks-better-representation-19th-district/

http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2008/11/05/schaefer-unseats-graham-wins-19th-district/

 
Maria on 11/16/2008 10:50 AM
If you have any questions regarding the Rock Island connection out of Winsdor please contact Kevin Bolling, out of the department's Kansas City office. He is the liaison of Missouri Department of Natural Resources State Parks Department regarding the trail connections out of the KC area and right now is the primary point of contact for the Rock Island connection. Here is his contact information: kevin.bolling@dnr.mo.gov, (816) 759-7313. Thanks.







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november
 -  + Do many people ride the trail in November? We are planning on riding next weekend from St. Charles to Augusta. How is the trail conditions?
Discussion started 11/01/2008 05:07 PM by lisa c - 2 replies (last reply by Isabella at 11/15/2008 04:35 PM)
lisa c from paducah ky on 11/01/2008 05:07 PM
Do many people ride the trail in November? We are planning on riding next weekend from St. Charles to Augusta. How is the trail conditions?

 
Doug from Bluffton on 11/01/2008 05:33 PM
Not too many with the sun setting earlier but it sure is pretty out here now. The trail is fantastic and the colors are perfect. You might want to call ahead for availability tho as some places close after Halloween or start their own vacation plans once the amount of riders starts to fall below an amount that would make it worth staying open.

 
Isabella from Sedalia on 11/15/2008 04:35 PM
Be sure to wear orange because deer season starts (with guns) very soon in Missouri!


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distance
 -  + Hi,
I just would like to know how many miles (by bike) are in the Katy Trail from the following location.
From the page extension 364 - parking lot in St. Charles, MO all the way to the Creve C...
Discussion started 11/07/2008 10:23 AM by Casillo - 1 reply (last reply by anonymous at 11/08/2008 07:39 PM)
Casillo from St. Charles on 11/07/2008 10:23 AM
Hi,

I just would like to know how many miles (by bike) are in the Katy Trail from the following location.

From the page extension 364 - parking lot in St. Charles, MO all the way to the Creve Coeur park, go around the park, and return to the page extension parking lot in St. Charles.

I cannot find the distance between these two locations.

Thank you

M. Casillo

 
Anonymous from St. Charles on 11/08/2008 07:39 PM
From the Page bridge parking lot, around Creve Coeur Lake and back to the parking lot is about 11 miles. This isn't exact but its close within a few tenths of a mile.


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Rocheport General Store (Rocheport)
 -  + I want to say thank you to the two comments above. I am a waitress there and it is a lovely place to hang out and enjoy great food and live music!.... you all should deffinately stop by and see for yo...
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Danielle from Rocheport on 11/06/2008 11:42 PM
I want to say thank you to the two comments above. I am a waitress there and it is a lovely place to hang out and enjoy great food and live music!.... you all should deffinately stop by and see for yourself!

 
Danielle from Rocheport on 11/06/2008 11:42 PM
I want to say thank you to the two comments above. I am a waitress there and it is a lovely place to hang out and enjoy great food and live music!.... you all should deffinately stop by and see for yourself!


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Mo Research Park Connector
 -  + (paved path between Hwy 40 bridge and Weldon springs)
I know it's been on here before, but the connector opened last weekend. If you're
coming from the highway, you'll never find it (no signs ...
Discussion started 10/26/2008 02:10 PM by cunninghamair - 1 reply (last reply by pkwybandgeek at 11/06/2008 12:57 PM)
cunninghamair from O Fallon, MO on 10/26/2008 02:10 PM
(paved path between Hwy 40 bridge and Weldon springs)

I know it's been on here before, but the connector opened last weekend. If you're

coming from the highway, you'll never find it (no signs up on the road yet). SO, here's

directions:

Take Highway 40 to Mo Research Park exit, just west of the Boone Bridge (now open east

and westbound). From Hwy 40 westbound, turn right off the round-about and go over

the overpass. From Hwy 40 eastbound, turn right. Follow the road back to the stop

sign. If you look to your left, you will see a drive that heads down into the woods. Take

this quick left down to the Duckett Creek water works (12 Mo Research Park Drive?).

Can't miss the trailhead at the bottom.

We had the place to ourselves today, except for the lone mountain biker that followed us,

"because we looked like we knew where we were going" and was surprised to find himself

on the Katy Trail!

 
pkwybandgeek from Chesterfield on 11/06/2008 12:57 PM
It's just as you said it was. It really cuts out some time from Chesterfield to the trail. Thanks for the notice.



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Abigails (Rocheport)
 -  + We just went out to Abigail's for my birthday this past Sunday and it was FABULOUS! If it were closer I would definitely make it a weekly visit. The food was amazing and prices were so reasonable. I h...
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Barbara from Columbia on 11/04/2008 11:24 AM
We just went out to Abigail's for my birthday this past Sunday and it was FABULOUS! If it were closer I would definitely make it a weekly visit. The food was amazing and prices were so reasonable. I highly recommend it for any dinner.

 
Barbara from Columbia on 11/04/2008 11:24 AM
We just went out to Abigail's for my birthday this past Sunday and it was FABULOUS! If it were closer I would definitely make it a weekly visit. The food was amazing and prices were so reasonable. I highly recommend it for any dinner.


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Kehde's Barbeque (Sedalia)
 -  + We ate here on our last trip through town. It is not nearly as good as the steakhouse on Main st. Go to Little Big Horn for GOOD QUALITY BBQ and the best steaks and prime rib. It is the only place we...
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fred from st. louis on 11/04/2008 07:37 AM
We ate here on our last trip through town. It is not nearly as good as the steakhouse on Main st. Go to Little Big Horn for GOOD QUALITY BBQ and the best steaks and prime rib. It is the only place we will eat at from now on.

 
fred from st. louis on 11/04/2008 07:37 AM
We ate here on our last trip through town. It is not nearly as good as the steakhouse on Main st. Go to Little Big Horn for GOOD QUALITY BBQ and the best steaks and prime rib. It is the only place we will eat at from now on.


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 -  + It is the only place in town to get food on a Sunday evening, so make reservations before 2:00. Very glad we made reservations and went there for dinner. The menu was upscale and unique. The food was ...
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K Reed from Ballwin, MO on 09/11/2008 10:19 PM
It is the only place in town to get food on a Sunday evening, so make reservations before 2:00. Very glad we made reservations and went there for dinner. The menu was upscale and unique. The food was great and the chocolate raspberry pie was fantastic.


 
K Reed from Ballwin, MO on 09/11/2008 10:19 PM
It is the only place in town to get food on a Sunday evening, so make reservations before 2:00. Very glad we made reservations and went there for dinner. The menu was upscale and unique. The food was great and the chocolate raspberry pie was fantastic.


 
EB from Greenwood on 11/01/2008 06:01 PM
We were lucky enough to get a table after one of the longest 50 mile rides in history (four flats in 9 miles) even though we had to call ahead and push our reservation back a few times. Even though we were dead tired and four hours late, Abigails made the trip worth it. We were served huge portions of delicious, unique, pasta, preceded by a very nice salad. The wine list was short but great and we finished the meal off with chocolate raspberry pie. I’ll certainly go back on my next trip through town.

 
EB from Greenwood on 11/01/2008 06:01 PM
We were lucky enough to get a table after one of the longest 50 mile rides in history (four flats in 9 miles) even though we had to call ahead and push our reservation back a few times. Even though we were dead tired and four hours late, Abigails made the trip worth it. We were served huge portions of delicious, unique, pasta, preceded by a very nice salad. The wine list was short but great and we finished the meal off with chocolate raspberry pie. I’ll certainly go back on my next trip through town.

 
Pat from Home of Harry Truman on 11/03/2008 02:40 PM
Yes, Abigails has a fine feel and the freshest of everything. Really adds to the charm of Rocheport. Cyclists, do yourselves a favor.

 
Pat from Home of Harry Truman on 11/03/2008 02:40 PM
Yes, Abigails has a fine feel and the freshest of everything. Really adds to the charm of Rocheport. Cyclists, do yourselves a favor.


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Loutre Lane B&B (Rhineland)
 -  + Our stay was fantastic! Thanks Luci for making our first trek on the trail memorable. We will see you again next year!
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Scott and Lee Ann Nelson from Dexter, MO on 11/03/2008 07:59 AM
Our stay was fantastic! Thanks Luci for making our first trek on the trail memorable. We will see you again next year!

 
Scott and Lee Ann Nelson from Dexter, MO on 11/03/2008 07:59 AM
Our stay was fantastic! Thanks Luci for making our first trek on the trail memorable. We will see you again next year!


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Thank You Hartsburg!
 -  + I would highly suggest that everyone stop in Hartsburg and check out the town, eat lunch, stay the the B&B's, or whatever you can do to support the town and their economy for supporting the Katy Trail...
Discussion started 10/19/2008 10:17 AM by Jason - 4 replies (last reply by DougK at 11/01/2008 06:40 PM)
Jason from Overland Park on 10/19/2008 10:17 AM
I would highly suggest that everyone stop in Hartsburg and check out the town, eat lunch, stay the the B&B's, or whatever you can do to support the town and their economy for supporting the Katy Trail. More details in the Hartsburg section of the forums.....

 
hooked on biking from KC on 10/19/2008 06:18 PM
Jason, I can't agree with you more. We've been riding the Katy for several years & ALWAYS make it a point to stop in Hartsburg to eat @ Dotty's at least once (sometimes twice). We've also stayed at the Globe Hotel. The folks in Hartsburg are wonderful. I encourage everyone to stop in & help support this great town.

 
Anonymous on 10/21/2008 06:43 AM
I like Hartsburg. Within a 100 yards of the trail, you can get a decent B&B and good food (Dottie's). I especially like stating out early in the morning, on the trail riding in less than a minute. No traffic worries. Smile as I look in the distance at the bridge at Jeff City that I didn't have to deal with.. Yep, going to get me a love Hartsburg bumper sticker..

 
Pat from Home of Harry Truman on 10/24/2008 10:49 AM
My mom is so glad she picked Hartsburg to retire to. After growing up in Columbia, working in Johnson county KS, and living in Independence, she was more than glad to plop down in Hartsburg.

As for Dotty's, thats a breakfast that cant be beat!

 
DougK from Troy on 11/01/2008 06:40 PM
Please give the Hartsburg Inn your patronage. I was hiking the trail last year and was unable to use any of the campgrounds I planned on using due to flooding. I had hiked over 20 miles in 90 degree heat and was just unable to go any further. I only had the money to pay for the campgrounds that I depended on so Cathy let me have a few dollars of credit that was immediately paid by the way. She was a lifesaver that day so please stay there as my way of paying it forward.


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 -  + The gentleman who lives just north of the trail is a lifesaver. This eccentric saint was kind enough to sell us a tire and install it. He also adjusted the brakes and made sure everything was tip top ...
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EB from Greenwood on 11/01/2008 06:29 PM
The gentleman who lives just north of the trail is a lifesaver. This eccentric saint was kind enough to sell us a tire and install it. He also adjusted the brakes and made sure everything was tip top before we headed down the trail. We practically had to force him to take any payment for his trouble. He doesn’t have a lot of new parts for sale but if you need something adjusted or repaired keep him in mind. Thanks Al!


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Lucy's Bar & Grill (McBaine)
 -  + We stopped in for lunch in October. Cheeseburgers and chili were great! Not to mention we were able to witness the most profane woman ever! Very impressive.
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EB from Greenwood on 11/01/2008 06:08 PM
We stopped in for lunch in October. Cheeseburgers and chili were great! Not to mention we were able to witness the most profane woman ever! Very impressive.

 
EB from Greenwood on 11/01/2008 06:08 PM
We stopped in for lunch in October. Cheeseburgers and chili were great! Not to mention we were able to witness the most profane woman ever! Very impressive.


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Mokane Bar and Grill (Mokane)
 -  + We had breakfast at the Mokane Bar and Grill June 22, 2007. Very friendly owner and the omlets are the best ever.
Discussion started 06/23/2007 09:17 PM by PJA - 2 replies (last reply by Paul Marlin at 11/01/2008 05:24 PM)
PJA from St. Louis MO. on 06/23/2007 09:17 PM
We had breakfast at the Mokane Bar and Grill June 22, 2007. Very friendly owner and the omlets are the best ever.

 
PJA from St. Louis MO. on 06/23/2007 09:17 PM
We had breakfast at the Mokane Bar and Grill June 22, 2007. Very friendly owner and the omlets are the best ever.

 
Paul Marlin from Quincy, IL on 11/01/2008 05:20 PM
I also had breakfast here a couple of times. Must be the only bar and grill on the whole trail that serves breakfast, other than possibly the Twin Gables in Marthasville.

 
Paul Marlin from Quincy, IL on 11/01/2008 05:20 PM
I also had breakfast here a couple of times. Must be the only bar and grill on the whole trail that serves breakfast, other than possibly the Twin Gables in Marthasville.

 
Paul Marlin from Quincy, IL on 11/01/2008 05:24 PM
Oops. Forgot about Trailside Bar & Grill in Rhineland.

 
Paul Marlin from Quincy, IL on 11/01/2008 05:24 PM
Oops. Forgot about Trailside Bar & Grill in Rhineland.


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Jims Bar & Grill (Tebbetts)
 -  + Stopped at Jim's and he scared the heck out of me with his Hell's Angels outfit. I forgot it was Halloween. The supreme pizza was one of the best I've had in a long while. Reminded me of the Bander...
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Paul Marlin from Quincy, IL on 11/01/2008 05:08 PM
Stopped at Jim's and he scared the heck out of me with his Hell's Angels outfit. I forgot it was Halloween. The supreme pizza was one of the best I've had in a long while. Reminded me of the Bandera's that used to be near Saint Louis U.

 
Paul Marlin from Quincy, IL on 11/01/2008 05:08 PM
Stopped at Jim's and he scared the heck out of me with his Hell's Angels outfit. I forgot it was Halloween. The supreme pizza was one of the best I've had in a long while. Reminded me of the Bandera's that used to be near Saint Louis U.

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