GetAbout Columbia Guided ride to Pumpkin Fest
- + GetAbout Columbia is having a guided ride from Columbia to Hartsburg. The ride is
free....come join us!
Hartsburg Pumpkin Fest Ride
Saturday, October 11, 8:00 A.M. – Meet at Forum MKT ...
Discussion started 09/19/2008 04:29 PM by robert - 7 replies (last reply by JasonA at 10/08/2008 01:22 PM)robert from columbia on 09/19/2008 04:29 PM
GetAbout Columbia is having a guided ride from Columbia to Hartsburg. The ride is
free....come join us!
Hartsburg Pumpkin Fest Ride
Saturday, October 11, 8:00 A.M. – Meet at Forum MKT Trailhead
Food, crafts, music and PUMPKINS! Take a trip down the KATY to enjoy one of Mid-
Missouri’s famous festivals, The Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival. Bring plenty of water and a
join the fun. Be prepared for the weather and a long ride.
chipmunk from columbia on 09/21/2008 10:39 AM
I going be ready for ride.I hope more people come ride.It going be fun fun;-)
robert from columbia on 10/06/2008 02:00 PM
Come join us.
#1. Its fun
#2. Its FREE
#3. Its fully sag supported with a van.
#4. Its FREE (seriously when is the last time you saw a free sag supported ride?
If it makes you feel better you can donate money to a good cause if you like.
Frank from LSMO on 10/06/2008 06:53 PM
How does one get to the trailhead in Columbia? Say from 70hwy?
I'm not sure I can make it by 8:00. I got a 2 hour ride there, but I'd like to give it a try.
robert from columbia on 10/06/2008 09:47 PM
Hmmmm.
I'll have someone else write a response on here since I dont drive much I really dont know.
Hold on.......
Trek on 10/07/2008 10:47 AM
There are several, but an easy one to get to is the Martin Luther King park. From I-70 turn right onto Stadium Blvd and go south on it to the park. Stadium Blvd curves back toward the east and up a long hill.....as you go down the other side the park will be on your right. It's a couple of miles or so south of I-70.
Mark of the Dalton Boys from Austin, TX. on 10/07/2008 11:34 AM
Ya'll making me jealous!!! Free and sagged and cool weather with fall foliage. So wish I was in on that ride!! Tour de Fat in Columbia, MO. in '09!! Mark
JasonA from Omaha, NE on 10/08/2008 01:22 PM
I will be joining you! My plans for a longer trip fell through when the shuttle van lost its transmission, so I had to scramble to find other things to do on the trail.
Anyone ever riden the entire route ...
- + from Clinton to St. Charles at once ... i.e. no overnights? What did you average and what time of the day (or night) did you start?
Discussion started 10/01/2008 02:27 PM by rlbebr - 5 replies (last reply by Paul at 10/08/2008 12:58 PM)rlbebr from st louis on 10/01/2008 02:27 PM
from Clinton to St. Charles at once ... i.e. no overnights? What did you average and what time of the day (or night) did you start?
Paul Toigo on 10/01/2008 04:34 PM
As a matter of fact:
http://www.bikekatytrail.com/one-day.asp
Paul Klawinski from Liberty, MO on 10/01/2008 04:58 PM
Actually, I am planning on doing it Friday, Oct. 3.
We'll see how I do given trail conditions. At least it will be dry with good weather. I am gong to try to do it in under 14 hours.
Jason from Overland Park on 10/01/2008 05:26 PM
I'm planning on going through in one day next spring if you need a partner. I've got a mtn bike right now and I need to get my new crossbike before attempting it in one swipe........definitely doable though.
jd from gkc on 10/05/2008 08:40 PM
How'd it go on the 3rd? Anything to tell? :)
Paul from St. Louis on 10/08/2008 12:58 PM
I would wait until the middle of June when the daylight hours are the longest.
Clinton
- + Is there any place to tent camp in or near Clinton?
Thanks,
Jeffrey
Discussion started 04/08/2008 07:07 AM by Jeffrey Belcher - 3 replies (last reply by anonymous at 10/07/2008 01:32 PM)Jeffrey Belcher from Van Buren, Arkansas on 04/08/2008 07:07 AM
Is there any place to tent camp in or near Clinton?
Thanks,
Jeffrey
Jannie from Olathe on 04/08/2008 12:51 PM
I am not sure when you say close how close you are hoping. I road from Clinton to Windsor, and I didn't see anything. But I am sure there is something in Clinton.
Brooksb17 from Clinton on 04/12/2008 07:09 PM
Camping is allowed at the fairgrounds across the road from the trail head in Clinton. Just check in at the Benson Center right next door. Also, at the Benson center there are showers and facilities.
Anonymous on 10/07/2008 01:32 PM
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Oktoberfest events?
- + I'm riding the Katy from Clinton to St. Charles on the 17th and 18th. Anyone know of a site that lists the various Oktoberfest activities for the month? Last year there was a nice website that liste...
Discussion started 10/06/2008 08:56 PM by Jason - 0 repliesJason from Overland Park on 10/06/2008 08:56 PM
I'm riding the Katy from Clinton to St. Charles on the 17th and 18th. Anyone know of a site that lists the various Oktoberfest activities for the month? Last year there was a nice website that listed all of the participating towns and their lists of events for Oktoberfest but i can't seem to find it (or one like it) for this year.
Thanks!
Claysville
- + I want to have a short ride from Claysville to Hartsburg and back with my family for the Hartsburg Pumpkin festival. How do I get to the Claysville Trailhead? Is there a trailhead? A place to park?
Discussion started 10/03/2008 06:04 AM by DS - 2 replies (last reply by Captain Kirk at 10/06/2008 01:55 PM)DS from Columbia, MO on 10/03/2008 06:04 AM
I want to have a short ride from Claysville to Hartsburg and back with my family for the Hartsburg Pumpkin festival. How do I get to the Claysville Trailhead? Is there a trailhead? A place to park?
Gary near Tebbetts from Tebbetts on 10/03/2008 07:55 PM
Go to Google maps and type in Clasville MO. Basically, if you are coming from Columbia, you make a right turn onto the Claysville road (it's after you go past the golf course turn off but before you get to the rock quarry. There is not a trail head but you will most likely discover the Clasville store - great place for family style fried chicken and cobblers.
An alternative would be to go to the North Jefferson trail head and ride to Hartsburg from there, it's only about ten miles and you could still stop in at Claysville (about half way to Hartsburg)
Captain Kirk from Fayette, MO on 10/06/2008 01:55 PM
As you are coming from Jeff City going North, as you start to rise out of the bottoms start looking on the West side of HWY 63 for a small road sign. The kind that marks street intersections and it marks the Claysville Road. It should be on the left as you are going up a hill. If you get up out of the bottoms there is the left turn to go to the Eagle Knoll Golf Course, you have gone too far. If you turn around at that point and head back South towards Jeff City I believe it is the next road on the right.
Gumbo Bottoms Float Trip
- + I just wanted to let everyone know that my organization MRCN is hosting a float trip on the Missouri River this Sunday starting in Rocheport and ending at Katfish Katy's. It is on the event site but t...
Discussion started 10/02/2008 08:46 AM by Maria - 2 replies (last reply by Captain Kirk at 10/06/2008 01:45 PM)Maria from Columbia on 10/02/2008 08:46 AM
I just wanted to let everyone know that my organization MRCN is hosting a float trip on the Missouri River this Sunday starting in Rocheport and ending at Katfish Katy's. It is on the event site but there is an incorrect contact e-mail address. So if you are interested in going and want to register please use the following e-mail address-andrew@tourmissouri.org. I apologize to anyone who wanted to go and used that address.Thanks!
Maria
Kevin Barnett from Columbia MO on 10/04/2008 01:15 PM
I called the number supplied for reservation. It's the Missouri Convention and Visitor's Bureau. They never heard of Andrew. In addition, Andrew doesn't answer his emails very readily (going on 3 hours now).
Captain Kirk from Fayette, MO on 10/06/2008 01:45 PM
I received a pretty quick response from Andrew when I put in my reservation. In fact, it was much quicker than anticipated. Had a great time on the float. It was well planned and executed with hats off to Meredith Ludwig, Lesley Oswald and Brett Dufur for getting this event to work out as well as it did. The culmination with the Blues Jam at Katfish Katy's was excellent! The mosquitos were present, but with the breeze they were more than tolerable considering the rain we have had this year. The "preview" put on by Meredith and Lesley was enough to give you a taste of the upcoming production and has motivated me to go and see Gumbo Bottoms next month. Best of all, thanks to Mother Nature for such a beautiful day!
Best Tree Viewing
- + We are thinking about riding the trail in the middle of October to see the changing of the colors on the trees. We have taken the trail east from Rocheport and after the 1st couple of miles you are n...
Discussion started 10/05/2008 11:34 AM by David - 2 replies (last reply by trinjboro at 10/06/2008 11:40 AM)David from Prairie Village, KS on 10/05/2008 11:34 AM
We are thinking about riding the trail in the middle of October to see the changing of the colors on the trees. We have taken the trail east from Rocheport and after the 1st couple of miles you are no longer under that beautiful canopy of trees. What is situation like west of Rocheport: is there great tree-viewing opportunities if we would take the trail to New Franklin or Boonville. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Mike from Parkville, MO on 10/06/2008 08:29 AM
Rocheport to New Franklin, on to Boonville is pretty much open farm land, not a lot of trees. We camp in New Franklin, ride there, but then cart the bikes to Rocheport or Columbia to get more scenery.
trinjboro from Jonesboro, a on 10/06/2008 11:40 AM
You need to go a little farther east from Rocheport. There is excellent canopy tree cover from McBaine to Claysville.
cell phone reception
- + How is the cell phone reception on the trail? We rode the C & O Towpath Trail last summer and were caught off guard at the almost total lack of cell reception and would like to be better prepared for...
Discussion started 10/05/2008 10:34 AM by Jan - 4 replies (last reply by fc at 10/06/2008 10:37 AM)Jan on 10/05/2008 10:34 AM
How is the cell phone reception on the trail? We rode the C & O Towpath Trail last summer and were caught off guard at the almost total lack of cell reception and would like to be better prepared for our Katy ride. Thanks!
Murf on 10/05/2008 09:55 PM
I've been over the whole trail and haven't had any problem with the reception. I haven't made or received calls at all places, but many of them.
Paulie from Knoxville TN on 10/06/2008 07:49 AM
Depends on your carrier. I rode the C & O last year and had really bad service until I got near DC. I use Sprint and my service is spotty on the Katy but better than the C & O.
Paulie
Trek on 10/06/2008 08:13 AM
We use AT&T and have never had an issue on the trail with poor reception. Our rides are between Sedalia and Trelor.
fc on 10/06/2008 10:37 AM
we have att / cingular wireless also and have never had a problem.
Weldon Springs Trailhead
- + Just wondering if the actual trailhead is next to the trail and if it's easily accessed from 94.
thanks!
MAH
Discussion started 08/25/2006 09:14 PM - 6 replies (last reply by Jeff Grigg at 10/05/2008 08:56 PM)Anonymous on 08/25/2006 09:14 PM
Just wondering if the actual trailhead is next to the trail and if it's easily accessed from 94.
thanks!
MAH
Ken from St. Charles on 08/26/2006 09:24 AM
Yes on both accounts. Heading west on 94 look for the signs after passing the water treatment plant on your right. You turn left and it's right after a curve, so start slowing down and be ready. The trailhead is at the bottom of the hill down the gravel road. Parking is directly adjacent to the KATY.
GC from Columbia, Mo. on 08/26/2006 03:18 PM
Does that trailhead have water? It has been a while since I was last there.
ET from Columbia on 08/26/2006 07:11 PM
My recollection from our very hot Memorial Weekend ride is that, no, there is no water here, and it makes for a long, thirsty stretch if you don't carry LOTS of water.
Missouri Joe from O'Fallon, MO on 08/26/2006 10:42 PM
There is no water available at Weldon Spring but the restrooms are quite nice.
Ken from St. Charles on 08/27/2006 03:16 PM
Defiance is only about 3 miles or so west of Weldon Springs. There's plenty to drink there. The bike shop and both restaurant/taverns sell Gatorade I believe. The bike shop has an outdoor water spigot with hose. I've never asked, but knowing their reputation, I'm sure they wouldn't mind people filling water bottles there, especially when they're closed. They also have an outdoor vending machine that sells soft drinks and gatorade I believe.
Jeff Grigg from Manchester, MO on 10/05/2008 08:56 PM
Yes, the bike shop is glad to let you use their restrooms (when open) and have as much water as you want. I drop by there every couple of weeks, in good riding weather, to stock up on snacks while riding the Katy Trail.
There's also cold water and restrooms at the "Weldon Spring Interpretive Center" (next to the concrete disposal cell "mountain").
I assume the same for the Busch conservation area building, at the end of the trail.