Sedalia to Herman - Need Suggestions and Comments
- + Wanted to get feed back and suggestions on my wife and I first trip on the Katy Trail. Day 1: We are planning riding from Sedalia to Boonville, staying at Fredrick Hotel (or would you reccommend a B...
Discussion started 09/21/2008 01:33 PM by Rob - 6 replies (last reply by MAH at 09/29/2008 12:46 PM)Rob on 09/21/2008 01:33 PM
Wanted to get feed back and suggestions on my wife and I first trip on the Katy Trail. Day 1: We are planning riding from Sedalia to Boonville, staying at Fredrick Hotel (or would you reccommend a B & B)? Day 2: Ride to New Franklin for Pecan Festival (any comments on the festival are appreciated) then ride on to either Hartsburg or Jeff City, again suggestions on places to stay wold be helpful, we were looking at the Cliff Manor B & B in Jeff City, or is Hartsburg a better choice? Day 3: ride into Hermann and spend the night at a B & B . Day 4: Catch the amtrak back to Washington. Thank you for any suggestions and comments as I always find them useful.
DICK GABRIEL from Marietta, GA on 09/25/2008 11:12 AM
My wife and I just rode the trail last week. Don't miss the Hotel Frederick in Booneville. Wonderfully restored hotel. Globe Hotel (former hotel for railroad workers) is a great choice in Hartsburg, with great breakfast, and leftovers to take for your lunch!
Crossing the river at Hermann to catch the train is great (separate bike lane), but avoid crossing at Washington if at all possible--you have to ride in traffic or take a $15 cab ride over!
bubink from Omaha on 09/28/2008 11:54 AM
My husband and I rode the trail last week (and met up with Dick and his wife a few times along the way!)and second the motion on staying at the Hotel Frederick. WONDERFUL restoration and very friendly staff!! If you don't mind spending a few dollars, stay at the Inn at Hermannhoff in Hermann. Right in town (no hills!!) and one of the most warm and elegant places I have EVER stayed!! King size feather bed, 2 fireplaces, 2 person jacuzzi and a steam shower! Heated floors and a bottle of wine with your room! Fantastic breakfast and amazing staff! Well worth the money!!
Steve from Liberty, MO on 09/29/2008 09:38 AM
You would be wise to pick Hartsburg over Jeff City. You have a couple of good places to stay in Hartsburg, the Globe is a wonderful place, both food and conversation. Plus a nice restaurant in town. Jeff City is not on the trail and once in the town, even though its a nice town, you lose the ambiance of the trail.
Robin Ausmus from Macon, Missouri on 09/29/2008 11:33 AM
Started at Hartsburg and rode to McBain on Friday. If you have the opportunity don't miss stopping by Summit Lake Winery for a light bite and glass of wine. Small, quaint and friendly. I understand that you can rent a "room" in the train caboose located across the street from the winery. If anyone knows details about this please let me know. FYI part of the trail around Hartsburg is still a little rough from all of the flood damage however you could tell that they had been working on it.
Trek on 09/29/2008 11:56 AM
Choosing to ride to Jefferson City should not effect your intellegence at all. I've choosen to ride to Jeff and didn't feel any less wise than if I'd choosen to stay in Hartsburg. The capital area offers several nice places to stay and eat and are easy to ride to. There are several coffee shops for the early morning scone and java. Madison's has a good menu and nice sidewalk seating area that is usually popular on sunny days.
MAH from Blue Springs, MO on 09/29/2008 12:46 PM
I agree that Hartsburg AND Jeff City both have a lot to offer. I've stayed at the Globe multiple times and have always had a good stay and it was nice to be only a block from the trail. I've also stayed in Jeff City and even though we had to shuttle across the river, being close to the state capital and the square also has a lot to offer. I've only stayed at the Cliff Manor B&B in JC,and it is always a good stay with excellent breakfast. Nice thing about Jeff city is that if you stay close to the Capital, you can walk up to the Capital square and find good places to eat, and sometimes a walk in the evening feels pretty good after a day on the bike. Our favorite is Ari's Greek Pizza (I've actually planned rides so we stay in Jeff city so we can eat there). Ari's is about a 2/3 mile walk from the Cliff Manor B&B.
Wherever you end up, you'll have a good time I'm sure.
Not your typical riding group
- + Has anyone ever noticed 3 individuals on bikes between north jefferson and Hartsburg that seen a little out of place. Last time I ran across them they had a cooler mounted to the bike, them seem to li...
Discussion started 09/28/2008 10:23 PM by Ron - 1 reply (last reply by anonymous at 09/28/2008 11:49 PM)Ron from Portland, Mo on 09/28/2008 10:23 PM
Has anyone ever noticed 3 individuals on bikes between north jefferson and Hartsburg that seen a little out of place. Last time I ran across them they had a cooler mounted to the bike, them seem to like to stop at the pinic table. Just wondering if anyone has had any issues with them, I have not but wondering if I need to be a little cautious. Thanks, Ron
Anonymous on 09/28/2008 11:49 PM
No worry... Just a couple of the boys from Deon's. If you are in Pilot Grove, stick your head in the door of Deon's, sure one or two of the boys will be there...
Rendleman B&B
- + It you want a mint on your pillow and a USA Today, stay in St. Louis or Kansas City. If you want wonderful fellowship and terrific food, great stories of the Katy from a person whose passion is the tr...
Discussion started 09/28/2008 08:16 PM by Dick Gabrriel - 1 reply (last reply by Ken at 09/28/2008 09:18 PM)Dick Gabrriel from Marietta, GA on 09/28/2008 08:16 PM
It you want a mint on your pillow and a USA Today, stay in St. Louis or Kansas City. If you want wonderful fellowship and terrific food, great stories of the Katy from a person whose passion is the trail--then don't pass through Bluffton without staying a night at Doug Randleman's B&B!
Ken from St. Charles on 09/28/2008 09:18 PM
Amen to that. Thanks for the hospitality on Friday night Doug. The roast dinner and french toast were great.
Trail Condition
- + Just rode from my house near Tebbetts to Hartsburg. There is a section near mile marker 137 that has two major washouts from the recent flash floods that DNR hasn't fixed yet. They are about 1 to 2 ...
Discussion started 09/27/2008 08:54 PM by Gary near Tebbetts - 0 repliesGary near Tebbetts from Tebbetts on 09/27/2008 08:54 PM
Just rode from my house near Tebbetts to Hartsburg. There is a section near mile marker 137 that has two major washouts from the recent flash floods that DNR hasn't fixed yet. They are about 1 to 2 feet wide and about a foot or so deep running across the trail. For those familiar with the area - it is the section in front of the house with the white fence that always has problems when there have been flash floods.
Dutzow Deli & Restaurant (Dutzow)
- + Call to make sure of the hours, they close at 2pm on most weekdays rather than the posted 3pm
Discussion started 09/27/2008 03:27 PM by Richard - 0 repliesRichard on 09/27/2008 03:27 PM
Call to make sure of the hours, they close at 2pm on most weekdays rather than the posted 3pm
Richard on 09/27/2008 03:27 PM
Call to make sure of the hours, they close at 2pm on most weekdays rather than the posted 3pm
MKT Trail into Columbia
- + I saw where Perche Creek messed up McBaine - anyone know the condition of the MKT Trail into Columbia?
Discussion started 09/22/2008 05:35 PM by Mike R - 3 replies (last reply by Mike R at 09/27/2008 10:21 AM)Mike R from Kirkwood on 09/22/2008 05:35 PM
I saw where Perche Creek messed up McBaine - anyone know the condition of the MKT Trail into Columbia?
AF from Columbia on 09/24/2008 05:52 PM
I rode the MKT today, leaving from Columbia. The portion of the trail maintained by the city of Columbia is in good shape. Just past the point where maintenance switches from city to county govt the trail is closed. This is at about the 5 mile marker, and the closure is at the first bridge west of the Scott Blvd trailhead. I don't know about the rest of the trail from there to the Katy Trail.
AF from Columbia on 09/24/2008 06:55 PM
Update to my previous note: I just received an email from another local rider explaining what's going on with the bridges on the MKT between Scott Blvd and the junction with the Katy Trail.
Here is what she had to say: "I called around today and found out that the MKT and the KATY are both ridable. The Boone County Public Works Department has the bridges closed right now as they put that sealant stuff on them today, but they said the bridges would be open on Friday. It sounds like a LOT of money has been spent on the trails this year with all of the washouts, but all parts of the MKT have been rebuilt. However, the new material may be a little soft still since it hasn’t rained to help it settle."
Mike R from Kirkwood on 09/27/2008 10:21 AM
Thanks for the info. I finally found the person to call with Boone County and got similar info.
Condition of Trail from Steedman to the Standing Rock
- + September 26, 2008.. Planning a trip Sunday .. would like to see the Rock.. Did the recent flood wipe out the trail?? Was going from Steedman to Portand... thanks...
Discussion started 09/26/2008 05:51 PM by Anne Gober - 1 reply (last reply by Doug at 09/26/2008 09:24 PM)Anne Gober from OFallon Missouri on 09/26/2008 05:51 PM
September 26, 2008.. Planning a trip Sunday .. would like to see the Rock.. Did the recent flood wipe out the trail?? Was going from Steedman to Portand... thanks...
Doug from Bluffton on 09/26/2008 09:24 PM
There are some sections that are like riding cobblestones but can be easily done.
Trail condition?
- + Can anyone tell me what the condition of the trail is between Augusta and Rhineland? I know parts of the trail have been closed; will be up there next Tuesday, Sept. 30.
Discussion started 09/26/2008 09:57 AM by DaveinSEMO - 1 reply (last reply by Bill Tayon at 09/26/2008 08:44 PM)DaveinSEMO from Sikeston on 09/26/2008 09:57 AM
Can anyone tell me what the condition of the trail is between Augusta and Rhineland? I know parts of the trail have been closed; will be up there next Tuesday, Sept. 30.
Bill Tayon from St. Charles on 09/26/2008 08:44 PM
I rode today (Sept. 26) from Klondike Park boat ramp to Marthasville, trail was fine. There's 1 or 2 rough spots just west of Augusta, but they're short and have obviously been worked on.
Riverfront Bar & Grill (Portland)
- + Best burger in Missouri
Discussion started 04/11/2005 08:14 PM by Bill - 12 replies (last reply by ElToro at 09/26/2008 09:02 AM)Bill from Portland, MO on 04/11/2005 08:14 PM
Best burger in Missouri
Bill from Portland, MO on 04/11/2005 08:14 PM
Best burger in Missouri
Dearslayer from Rhineland on 05/07/2005 09:21 PM
Absolutely, not to mention more french fries than anywhere
Dearslayer from Rhineland on 05/07/2005 09:21 PM
Absolutely, not to mention more french fries than anywhere
Sarah from Denver CO on 06/13/2005 09:13 PM
And terrific, real homemade beef vegetable soup!
Sarah from Denver CO on 06/13/2005 09:13 PM
And terrific, real homemade beef vegetable soup!
Jared from St. Charles on 06/07/2006 09:50 PM
This place looks gross! I hope the food looks better than the building does...
Jared from St. Charles on 06/07/2006 09:50 PM
This place looks gross! I hope the food looks better than the building does...
sbikes from Kansas City on 06/10/2006 12:16 AM
Best onion rings I have ever had...sometimes you just can't judge a book by it's exterior!
sbikes from Kansas City on 06/10/2006 12:16 AM
Best onion rings I have ever had...sometimes you just can't judge a book by it's exterior!
Steve from Houston, TX on 06/20/2006 08:00 PM
My wife is still talking about this place. Get your own drink out of the cooler, get your own ice cream sandwich out of the freezer, kick back and enjoy the locals and a burger.
Steve from Houston, TX on 06/20/2006 08:00 PM
My wife is still talking about this place. Get your own drink out of the cooler, get your own ice cream sandwich out of the freezer, kick back and enjoy the locals and a burger.
Anonymous on 07/04/2006 07:20 PM
we loved this bar and grill..the wings were to die for and more delicious fries than you could ever eat!
Anonymous on 07/04/2006 07:20 PM
we loved this bar and grill..the wings were to die for and more delicious fries than you could ever eat!
Gordon Ackley from Jefferson City, Mo on 10/22/2006 04:42 PM
Great place, good food, good owners, a jukebox with everything from Hank Williams early hits to Taproot. Decent pool tables, good beer, and atmosphere on six legs!
Gordon Ackley from Jefferson City, Mo on 10/22/2006 04:42 PM
Great place, good food, good owners, a jukebox with everything from Hank Williams early hits to Taproot. Decent pool tables, good beer, and atmosphere on six legs!
Anonymous on 03/08/2007 01:50 PM
THE FOOD WAS GOOD, BUT THE PLACE NEEDS A GOOD CLEANING, THE RESTROOM WAS DIRTY!
Anonymous on 03/08/2007 01:50 PM
THE FOOD WAS GOOD, BUT THE PLACE NEEDS A GOOD CLEANING, THE RESTROOM WAS DIRTY!
Maria Sharp from Centertown on 07/13/2007 11:19 AM
The absolutely best catfish around. Went there with my boyfriend and it was great!!! Also, the jukebox has a great selection of music, and the bar and company is very nice. Gonna camp there soon. I recommend it to anyone.
Maria Sharp from Centertown on 07/13/2007 11:19 AM
The absolutely best catfish around. Went there with my boyfriend and it was great!!! Also, the jukebox has a great selection of music, and the bar and company is very nice. Gonna camp there soon. I recommend it to anyone.
Michele from Chicago on 08/17/2007 12:03 PM
A great place to stop for a meal, especially if you are staying in Bluffton!
Michele from Chicago on 08/17/2007 12:03 PM
A great place to stop for a meal, especially if you are staying in Bluffton!
Canyoncamper from Grand Junction, CO on 10/01/2007 05:43 PM
Places like this should be talked about. Great food.
Canyoncamper from Grand Junction, CO on 10/01/2007 05:43 PM
Places like this should be talked about. Great food.
ElToro on 09/26/2008 09:02 AM
I agree - best food I ate on the trail! It tasted SO GOOD!
ElToro on 09/26/2008 09:02 AM
I agree - best food I ate on the trail! It tasted SO GOOD!
Katy Trail
- + Any word on the KT Trail extension to the east of St. Chuck? When's it gonna happen and
how long's it gonna be???
Discussion started 09/25/2008 10:07 PM by T Billy - 0 repliesT Billy from Warrenton on 09/25/2008 10:07 PM
Any word on the KT Trail extension to the east of St. Chuck? When's it gonna happen and
how long's it gonna be???
Rendleman Home B&B (Bluffton)
- + Hey Doug, we're coming back!!! Craig and I are riding the entire Katy Trail during the second week in October. We've made sure to schedule our stops to stay there with you at Rendleman B & B. I'll ...
Discussion started 09/08/2008 02:22 PM by Blue Tapp Scheffer - 2 replies (last reply by Blue at 09/25/2008 11:54 AM)Blue Tapp Scheffer from St. Louis on 09/08/2008 02:22 PM
Hey Doug, we're coming back!!! Craig and I are riding the entire Katy Trail during the second week in October. We've made sure to schedule our stops to stay there with you at Rendleman B & B. I'll email you about details. We are really looking forward to seeing you again! ~ Blue
Blue Tapp Scheffer from St. Louis on 09/08/2008 02:22 PM
Hey Doug, we're coming back!!! Craig and I are riding the entire Katy Trail during the second week in October. We've made sure to schedule our stops to stay there with you at Rendleman B & B. I'll email you about details. We are really looking forward to seeing you again! ~ Blue
Doug from Bluffton on 09/08/2008 09:43 PM
All is in readiness! Am searching for a new mandolin!
Doug from Bluffton on 09/08/2008 09:43 PM
All is in readiness! Am searching for a new mandolin!
Blue from St. Louis on 09/25/2008 11:54 AM
Alright!!! I'm bringing my guitar and flute. We can have another jam!!! ~ Blue
Blue from St. Louis on 09/25/2008 11:54 AM
Alright!!! I'm bringing my guitar and flute. We can have another jam!!! ~ Blue
Questions about upcoming trip...
- + We rode the KATY Trail in 2006 and had such a great time that we are going to do it again, this time in a smaller version. We plan to start at Klondike Park in Augusta, camp at Steamboat Junction the...
Discussion started 09/21/2008 07:53 PM by Jason - 2 replies (last reply by Jason at 09/24/2008 03:18 PM)Jason from Huntsville, AL on 09/21/2008 07:53 PM
We rode the KATY Trail in 2006 and had such a great time that we are going to do it again, this time in a smaller version. We plan to start at Klondike Park in Augusta, camp at Steamboat Junction the first night, Hartsburg the second night, and then back to Klondike. Since it has been a copule years since we were there, I had a few questions...
1) Does anyone know where we can leave our car around Augusta?
2) Is Steamboat Junction still open?
3) Do they still allow camping at the park in downtown Hartsburg?
Thanks a million!
Trek on 09/23/2008 11:34 AM
Yes.....Steamboat Junction is still open.
Jason from Huntsville, AL on 09/24/2008 03:18 PM
Thanks Trek!
Red Brick Inn (Augusta)
- + We did an overnight from St. Louis to Augusta, Red Brick Inn a great place to stay. Truthfully, all the B&B's in Augusta have great guest reviews. This B&B is no exception. Gary and Corrine are gre...
Discussion started 09/24/2008 01:26 PM by Ricky and Jodie - 0 repliesRicky and Jodie from Creve Coeur on 09/24/2008 01:26 PM
We did an overnight from St. Louis to Augusta, Red Brick Inn a great place to stay. Truthfully, all the B&B's in Augusta have great guest reviews. This B&B is no exception. Gary and Corrine are great hosts. Their house is completely retored and beautiful. Breakfast is awesome with the stuffed french toast (you don't even need maple syrup it's that good). If you like conversation, stay here. They make their house seem like your own house. Bikes are locked in garage. Would highly recommend Red Brick B&B Inn
Ricky and Jodie from Creve Coeur on 09/24/2008 01:26 PM
We did an overnight from St. Louis to Augusta, Red Brick Inn a great place to stay. Truthfully, all the B&B's in Augusta have great guest reviews. This B&B is no exception. Gary and Corrine are great hosts. Their house is completely retored and beautiful. Breakfast is awesome with the stuffed french toast (you don't even need maple syrup it's that good). If you like conversation, stay here. They make their house seem like your own house. Bikes are locked in garage. Would highly recommend Red Brick B&B Inn
Trail Conditions and B&B rating
- + We did a overnight from Creve Coeur Park to Augusta (actually rode to Dutzow then back to Augusta), trail has a few rough spots but easily avoidable. We saw a a piece of equipment smoothing out a sec...
Discussion started 09/24/2008 01:19 PM by Ricky and Jodie - 0 repliesRicky and Jodie from Creve Coeur on 09/24/2008 01:19 PM
We did a overnight from Creve Coeur Park to Augusta (actually rode to Dutzow then back to Augusta), trail has a few rough spots but easily avoidable. We saw a a piece of equipment smoothing out a section of the trail near Green Bottoms, but otherwise trail is fine. We stayed at Red Brick Inn in Augusta. House is completely retored, you could tell all the work put into it. Great place to stay overnight. Gary and Corinne great hosts. Breakfasts is awesome, the stuffed french toast is superb. I'm sure all the B&B's are very nice in Augusta, and we would highly recommend this one.
Augusta
- + We stayed at the Lindehof B&B last week and the breakfast was outstanding. Nice accomodations. Hot tub. About a block from Augusta Winery. I would highly recommend. We ate at the Ashley Rose and on Th...
Discussion started 09/24/2008 12:42 PM by Beth - 0 repliesBeth from St. Louis on 09/24/2008 12:42 PM
We stayed at the Lindehof B&B last week and the breakfast was outstanding. Nice accomodations. Hot tub. About a block from Augusta Winery. I would highly recommend. We ate at the Ashley Rose and on Thursday nights they have a taco bar(which was very good) for only $5, all you could eat. Can't beat it.