Backpacking/Cycling the Katy
- + Hey everyone,
Does anyone have any experience camping and riding the trail? I'm wanting to ride the trail (on my road bike with big tires) and carry my hiking backpack. Does anyone have any e...
Discussion started 04/24/2007 09:30 PM by Adam - 7 replies (last reply by caltreceft at 05/06/2007 08:20 AM)Adam from Kansas City, MO on 04/24/2007 09:30 PM
Hey everyone,
Does anyone have any experience camping and riding the trail? I'm wanting to ride the trail (on my road bike with big tires) and carry my hiking backpack. Does anyone have any experience with this?
Thanks!
Adam
Paulie from Knoxville on 04/25/2007 09:53 AM
Hi Adam,
A hiking backpack may be a little top heavy. Have you considered using panniers? Last year when I did the Katy, I found easier to stay in motels and B&B's than pack all that gear. I made the trip in 3 days with everything I needed in a seatpost pack.
Good Luck, Paulie
Nails on 04/25/2007 12:28 PM
Modern hiking backpacks are amazing pieces of equipment. With little training, you can walk for hours day after day with 50 or so pounds distributed on your shoulders, back, and hips. However, I made the grave mistake of thinknig that I could ride for hours on the KATY with the pack weighing a mere 30 pounds. All that weight went right to the seat and it was a painful experience. I'd recommend going mimimalist (CamelBack and a credit card), panniers, or trailer. At the least, try riding 40 or so miles with your loaded pack before finalizing plans on your epic ride. Good luck and have fun!
steve from saint louis on 04/25/2007 02:17 PM
I would think that riding a bike on a multi-day trip with a backpack(on your back) is probably not a good plan. You can get front and rear racks for your bike that are designed to carry pannier bags. I believe they are generally limited to 40-50 lbs. These pannier bags are good for food, clothes, etc, but for camping gear to, I am not sure. I use a rear rack(which was very easy to install on my mountain bike) and pannier bags, but again, not sure about adding the camping gear part of it with these bags or rack.
I have also seen people with a trailer on their bike, which I would think would work for the camping gear.
El Toro on 04/25/2007 11:18 PM
I agree with earlier comments. Like another mentioned - I rode the KATY in 3 days last October utilizing B&Bs and food stops along the Trail. Everything I needed - including clothes to eat at a restuarant in the evening - was carried in a pack behind my seat.
I can't handle a backpack when I ride. I get hot, I don't like the weight pushing into the saddle and I feel unbalanced....but that's just me.
Cliff from Edwardsville Kansas on 04/26/2007 02:02 PM
As others have said I use panniers to pack clothes in and we tied my backpack on the carrier on my wifes bike. We had a little trouble with the pack at first but we bought a cargo net at the bike shop in Rocheport and it solved the problem. Staying in B&B's along the trial reduced the load also. Have a great ride.
Chuck from Grain Valley on 05/02/2007 10:37 AM
A group of us bike the trail from Clinton to St. Charles each year. The first trip we all had the knobby tires....we have switched to the semi-road type....much better!!!! We stay at B&B's along the way and find that most are good, some excellent! Also, all of us use the "saddle bag" type to haul gear-----we only carry minimum on the trail, makes for a less stressful trip ( 4 days )......hope this helps. Chuck
caltreceft on 05/06/2007 08:20 AM
Every pound on your back feels like twenty pounds on your rear after a couple miles, and who wants their rear end seeking vengeance? Most definitely not recommended.
Panniers vs. trailer: main trailer choices are B.O.B. or Burley Nomad. BOBs are unwieldy and make your parked bike fall over. Burleys are stable and pull more easily. Both are similarly waterproof. Burley pulls more.
Burley claims that fifteen pounds' weight on the bike and fifty pounds in their trailer pull the same, and I've found that to be true, excluding the unwieldy-bike aspect when loaded.
Four Trails Restaurant (New Franklin)
- + the Four Trails Restaurant (New Franklin) is closed
Discussion started 05/05/2007 10:22 AM by Jack Chipley - 0 repliesJack Chipley from New Franklin ,mo on 05/05/2007 10:22 AM
the Four Trails Restaurant (New Franklin) is closed
Jack Chipley from New Franklin ,mo on 05/05/2007 10:22 AM
the Four Trails Restaurant (New Franklin) is closed
Beer trail ride
- + I am going to drink one beer at every possible drinking establishment along the Katy trail start to finish. It will be a great way to support the local economy. I may wait until the weather warms up ...
Discussion started 05/04/2007 10:31 AM by John - 3 replies (last reply by Nails at 05/05/2007 10:22 AM)John from O'Fallon on 05/04/2007 10:31 AM
I am going to drink one beer at every possible drinking establishment along the Katy trail start to finish. It will be a great way to support the local economy. I may wait until the weather warms up a bit.
GC from Columbia, Mo. on 05/04/2007 10:49 PM
Ahhh!
Now THAT is community service!
savage24 from KC,MO on 05/04/2007 11:13 PM
I think you will need some ground rules; how will you define "along the Katy Trail"? Here's a suggestion: the establishment has to be visible from the trail.
Otherwise, you may be in Sedalia and find a bar two blocks from the trail, then find a BBQ joint a block from the bar, then a brewpub 1 1/2 blocks from the BBQ, etc....could be a problem. :)
Nails on 05/05/2007 10:22 AM
And how do you define "establishment"? Is Casey's and the like an establishment? Does it have to have seating of some kind? If so, will any chair do, or does have to have a place for the girls to put . . . I mean for you to prop your elbows? Does smoking have to be allowed? Does it have to be prohibited? These are all important questions to be pondered. I think I'll have a beer or two to do just that.
Church at Pleasant Green
- + There's supposed to be a church/cemetery at Pleasant Green, just east of Clifton City on the trail. Anyone ever been there? Is there a water hydrant (not a fire hydrant) or spigot at this location? An...
Discussion started 05/05/2007 07:14 AM by DougK - 1 reply (last reply by DougK at 05/05/2007 07:27 AM)DougK from Troy on 05/05/2007 07:14 AM
There's supposed to be a church/cemetery at Pleasant Green, just east of Clifton City on the trail. Anyone ever been there? Is there a water hydrant (not a fire hydrant) or spigot at this location? Any idea what mile marker Pleasant Green is at?
DougK from Troy on 05/05/2007 07:27 AM
Woop, forgot I already asked the question. I'm a 46 year old 8th grade history teacher with 3 weeks to go. Brain is mush but heart is in right place.
getting to amtrak in Kirkwood
- + how hard is it to ride the fifteen miles to the amtrak station in Kirkwood from St. Charles? Or can you get somebody to take you down there pretty easy?
Discussion started 05/01/2007 09:28 PM by howard hughes blues - 3 replies (last reply by rhona lococo at 05/03/2007 11:03 PM)howard hughes blues from kc on 05/01/2007 09:28 PM
how hard is it to ride the fifteen miles to the amtrak station in Kirkwood from St. Charles? Or can you get somebody to take you down there pretty easy?
howard hughes blues from kc on 05/02/2007 05:30 AM
sorry, I see it goes into detail on the link.
Anonymous on 05/02/2007 08:58 AM
Don't know if the link you refer to specifies, but about four miles west of St. Charles, there's a paved spur off the trail that crosses the Missouri River bridge (on a separated pedestrian trafficway) and connects to Creve Coeur Park, from which one can get on main St. Louis roads. I would recommend getting onto Olive Road (by taking Creve Coeur Bottom Road to Olive) because this is a main road with well-sized lanes, the western portion of which has a marked bike lane and lovely shoulders. From there, you can easily get to the station, either by riding or taking busing. Best of luck.
rhona lococo from St. Charles on 05/03/2007 11:03 PM
Call 636-946-0619 for shuttles to Kirkwood ---or Rhonaloc@aol.com
How can I arrange for transportation back to my starting point?
- + I would like to spend some solo vacation time riding the Katy Trail this summer. Ideally, I would like to ride as far as time allows without having to factor in time to ride back to my starting point....
Discussion started 04/30/2007 03:22 PM by Paul - 4 replies (last reply by rhona lococo at 05/03/2007 11:01 PM)Paul from Lincoln, NE on 04/30/2007 03:22 PM
I would like to spend some solo vacation time riding the Katy Trail this summer. Ideally, I would like to ride as far as time allows without having to factor in time to ride back to my starting point. I would appreciate feedback on any methods for arranging transportation back my starting point (probably Booneville). This could be an "established, for-fee service," or some other method cyclists have found to work well.
Thank you and happy cycling!
Jeff from Ottumwa, Iowa on 04/30/2007 08:17 PM
My dad and I just got back from riding between Jefferson City and St. Charles. Depending on how far you get, I can recommend the Katy Trail Shuttle Service out of St. Charles. David Lawson, who runs the business, came to our hotel, picked us up in a comfy minivan equipped with a rack, and dropped us back at our car in Jefferson City. Check the link to his website on the St. Charles list of businesses and services to get his number for a price quote.
Eric Stechmann from MO on 05/01/2007 08:55 PM
Depending on location, many of the Katy Trail towns are near Amtrak stations, Jefferson City, Sedalia, etc. Go to weekly specials at, http://tickets.amtrak.com/itd/amtrak/WeeklySpecials , and customize the section that you are doing. My last search gave me a price of $6.50 one way from Sedalia to Jefferson City. Can't beat that.
Anonymous on 05/02/2007 09:01 AM
Also, Amtrak allows uncrated bicycles on this route for a $10 surcharge. There's an option when booking the ticket. Also, when you reserve on Amtrak *as little as a few hours in advance), the conductor aboard will have your ticket. No need to wait for mail or have a hard copy. You can also purchase a ticket when you board the train, which is almost never filled anywhere near capacity.
rhona lococo from St. Charles on 05/03/2007 11:01 PM
Lococo House ll, Bed & Breakfast shuttles ----- call 636-946-0619 -----or www.lococohouse.com ----Rhonaloc@aol.com
Mokane Bar and Grill (Mokane) same place we were?
- + We ride the trail at least once a month. Although portland bar has very good food and great people you cant compare it to Mokane b&g.They have the biggest and best burger along the trail. The new owne...
Discussion started 05/03/2007 05:35 PM by Peddlin along - 0 repliesPeddlin along from Washington MO on 05/03/2007 05:35 PM
We ride the trail at least once a month. Although portland bar has very good food and great people you cant compare it to Mokane b&g.They have the biggest and best burger along the trail. The new owners are always open by 9:00 am except on sundays they are closed. They are probably the friendliest on the trail Cindy and her husband (I think) are very helpful and try to run a good place give them a try you wont be dissapointed. Cold beverages great food Friendly folks
Peddlin along from Washington MO on 05/03/2007 05:35 PM
We ride the trail at least once a month. Although portland bar has very good food and great people you cant compare it to Mokane b&g.They have the biggest and best burger along the trail. The new owners are always open by 9:00 am except on sundays they are closed. They are probably the friendliest on the trail Cindy and her husband (I think) are very helpful and try to run a good place give them a try you wont be dissapointed. Cold beverages great food Friendly folks
225 Katy Through Ride in 1 Day, Who's Up For it?
- + Not for the novices, who would like to join me on a Katy Road Bike through-ride finishing the entire trail in just 1 day? This is doable, but will require a group of at least 4 experienced road-bike r...
Discussion started 05/01/2007 09:11 PM by Eric Stechmann - 3 replies (last reply by Jason at 05/03/2007 09:49 AM)Eric Stechmann from MO on 05/01/2007 09:11 PM
Not for the novices, who would like to join me on a Katy Road Bike through-ride finishing the entire trail in just 1 day? This is doable, but will require a group of at least 4 experienced road-bike riders, and other logistical considerations. Sun up to sun down, paced around 25 mph. I am in the Columbia, Jefferson City area. presidenteric@gmail.com
Chuck from Grain Valley on 05/02/2007 10:41 AM
My son-in-law completed the trial last year in 3 days......he a two other very experienced riders stated they would much rather do the trail in 4 days.......GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!! I heard that there is a guy in Clinton that completed it in 1 day.....do not know his name...........Chuck
MLH from Overland Park KS on 05/02/2007 11:28 PM
Sam Baugh from Clinton and a group of three triathletes from the St. Louis area have completed the trail in less than 24 hours. Others have expressed plans for such on this forum but I don't recall anyone else actually pulling it off. Brutal.
Jason from Huntsville, AL on 05/03/2007 09:49 AM
I am all for doing things that are extraordinary such as this. My only concern is that if you average 25mph, chances are, you will make a lot of people mad along the way by riding so fast. I can tell you from our 283 miles on the trail last year that there are a LOT of places you will have to slow down, stop, yield to other people, etc etc. If you do the ride, just try and be mindful of the fact that 95% of the other people on the trail are there to ride at 10mph, enjoy the scenery, and have a good time. Good luck...it will be a tough ride!
St. Charles Vintage House & Wine Garden (St Charles)
- + This place was wonderful! Great German Beer and German Food!It has a lovely garden setting! The Owner, Gus, is a gracious host and the Chef, Smoky Joe, was very nice. I would reccomend this restaurant...
Discussion started 05/02/2007 10:43 PM by bsaudrey@sbcglobal.net - 0 repliesbsaudrey@sbcglobal.net from Orlando, Fla on 05/02/2007 10:43 PM
This place was wonderful! Great German Beer and German Food!It has a lovely garden setting! The Owner, Gus, is a gracious host and the Chef, Smoky Joe, was very nice. I would reccomend this restaurant wthout question!
Bryan
bsaudrey@sbcglobal.net from Orlando, Fla on 05/02/2007 10:43 PM
This place was wonderful! Great German Beer and German Food!It has a lovely garden setting! The Owner, Gus, is a gracious host and the Chef, Smoky Joe, was very nice. I would reccomend this restaurant wthout question!
Bryan
Trailhouse hostel
- + What city has the hostel right on the trail, with the bunks? I rode the trail a few years back but can't remember. Thanks in advance. Todd, St.L
Discussion started 05/02/2007 09:03 AM - 1 reply (last reply by trinjboro at 05/02/2007 11:30 AM)Anonymous on 05/02/2007 09:03 AM
What city has the hostel right on the trail, with the bunks? I rode the trail a few years back but can't remember. Thanks in advance. Todd, St.L
trinjboro from Jonesboro, AR on 05/02/2007 11:30 AM
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Abigails (Rocheport)
- + We made Abigails our lunch stop on our ride last Saturday and found the restored building charmingly decorated with art objects, dark wood, and rugs. It has the air of a Greenwich bistro with gourmet...
Discussion started 03/15/2006 10:28 AM by Lisa D. - 2 replies (last reply by Eric Stechmann at 05/01/2007 08:58 PM)Lisa D. from Shawnee, KS on 03/15/2006 10:28 AM
We made Abigails our lunch stop on our ride last Saturday and found the restored building charmingly decorated with art objects, dark wood, and rugs. It has the air of a Greenwich bistro with gourmet food you wouldn’t expect in a small midwestern town. I enjoyed a mouthwatering crabcake on a bed of salad greens, topped with a smooth cream dressing. While they don’t have a children’s menu, they prepared a special plate for each of my children with delectable, beautifully arranged fruit, and a heaping basket of freshly baked bread. The prices are reasonable for lunch at an upscale bistro. We hope to come back and enjoy a romantic dinner here on one of our future rides. I highly recommend stopping here for a bite. One note, they don’t have bottled water, but you can get that at the antique shop next door.
Lisa D. from Shawnee, KS on 03/15/2006 10:28 AM
We made Abigails our lunch stop on our ride last Saturday and found the restored building charmingly decorated with art objects, dark wood, and rugs. It has the air of a Greenwich bistro with gourmet food you wouldn’t expect in a small midwestern town. I enjoyed a mouthwatering crabcake on a bed of salad greens, topped with a smooth cream dressing. While they don’t have a children’s menu, they prepared a special plate for each of my children with delectable, beautifully arranged fruit, and a heaping basket of freshly baked bread. The prices are reasonable for lunch at an upscale bistro. We hope to come back and enjoy a romantic dinner here on one of our future rides. I highly recommend stopping here for a bite. One note, they don’t have bottled water, but you can get that at the antique shop next door.
Marta from Columbia,MO on 04/30/2007 12:57 PM
I agree Abigails is always an excellent spot for a unique meal! We have dropped in on many occasions and each time the quality of food and service is A+!
Marta from Columbia,MO on 04/30/2007 12:57 PM
I agree Abigails is always an excellent spot for a unique meal! We have dropped in on many occasions and each time the quality of food and service is A+!
Eric Stechmann from MO on 05/01/2007 08:58 PM
While you are in Rocheport, be sure and visit the Les Bourgeois A-Frame to snack or enjoy some wine. It's a lot of fun.
Eric Stechmann from MO on 05/01/2007 08:58 PM
While you are in Rocheport, be sure and visit the Les Bourgeois A-Frame to snack or enjoy some wine. It's a lot of fun.
Comments from recumbent rides on the Katy Trail?
- + In addition to my "upright" bike, I have a recumbent tricycle (tadpole configuration). I love the latter for the comfort, ease on muscles, and added miles I find I can put in as a result. (I find I ta...
Discussion started 04/30/2007 03:43 PM by Paul - 2 replies (last reply by brad at 05/01/2007 09:58 AM)Paul from Lincoln, NE on 04/30/2007 03:43 PM
In addition to my "upright" bike, I have a recumbent tricycle (tadpole configuration). I love the latter for the comfort, ease on muscles, and added miles I find I can put in as a result. (I find I take in more of the scenery, too.) However, I wonder if the small rims/tire would be problematic on a limestone trail. Another other 'bent rider take their wheels on the Katy? I'd welcome comments, suggestion and cautionary tales. Also, would you recommend "fatter" or skinnier" tires to best accomodate the vagaries of the trail?
Thanks!
Trek Biker from St. Joseph, MO on 05/01/2007 09:03 AM
There were two Catrike riders at the trailhead in Pilot Grove Sunday afternoon when we passed through. They appeared to have a tire issue.....were arguing over who's fault it was....not sure what the problem was, but choose to avoid the issue....didn't want to be the one responsible for their tire debacle. lol
brad from st louis on 05/01/2007 09:58 AM
I've ridden the trail on both uprights and a recumbent. The recumbent is a two-wheeled, short wheel based model (Bacchetta Giro 20). It has 1.5" semi-smooth tires, 20" in front and 26" in back.
No problems. The trail is mostly hard-packed, sometimes a little soft on the edges after a storm. You do have to watch the trail for branches, snakes and washouts.
I can't imagine any problems caused by riding a recumbent trike. In fact, the lower position of a trike would probably make it easier to pass through the gates at mark road crossings.
I would recommend tire liners or kevlar belts. There seems to be enough stuff on the trail to cause occasional punctures. I would stick with tires at least 1-1/8" wide. No need to go extremely wide or knobby. Wider probably gives you a little more cushioning.
Dutzow to Augusta stretch
- + Beware of the Dutzow to Augusta stretch. There are several potholes that are easy to miss unless you are right on top of them. My husband went through a nasty one and fell off his bike.
Discussion started 04/30/2007 09:14 PM by FloridaGirl - 0 repliesFloridaGirl on 04/30/2007 09:14 PM
Beware of the Dutzow to Augusta stretch. There are several potholes that are easy to miss unless you are right on top of them. My husband went through a nasty one and fell off his bike.
H. H. Fortmann & Co. (Marthasville)
- + Unfortunately, HH Fortmann and Co. appears to have gone out of business. We arrived in town about 6:30 and saw that the windows were covered with butcher paper and no signs of life. I was really loo...
Discussion started 04/29/2007 09:49 PM by Jeff - 1 reply (last reply by FloridaGirl at 04/30/2007 09:07 PM)Jeff from Ottumwa, Iowa on 04/29/2007 09:49 PM
Unfortunately, HH Fortmann and Co. appears to have gone out of business. We arrived in town about 6:30 and saw that the windows were covered with butcher paper and no signs of life. I was really looking foward to eating there based upon the comments posted here.
Jeff from Ottumwa, Iowa on 04/29/2007 09:49 PM
Unfortunately, HH Fortmann and Co. appears to have gone out of business. We arrived in town about 6:30 and saw that the windows were covered with butcher paper and no signs of life. I was really looking foward to eating there based upon the comments posted here.
FloridaGirl on 04/30/2007 09:07 PM
We were there on 4/20 and they were open and had a very delicious lunch. Unfortunately when we came back through town on 4/25 they were closed. Not sure if it permanent or not. Its a shame though; we had to get sandwiches at the gas station instead. I hope they open back up.
FloridaGirl on 04/30/2007 09:07 PM
We were there on 4/20 and they were open and had a very delicious lunch. Unfortunately when we came back through town on 4/25 they were closed. Not sure if it permanent or not. Its a shame though; we had to get sandwiches at the gas station instead. I hope they open back up.
Augusta
- + Don't be fooled by the map into thinking the wineries are all in town. Several of them are a few miles out of town. Mt. Pleasant and Augusta are in town and perfectly adequate to sample some product...
Discussion started 04/29/2007 09:57 PM by Jeff - 0 repliesJeff from Ottumwa, Iowa on 04/29/2007 09:57 PM
Don't be fooled by the map into thinking the wineries are all in town. Several of them are a few miles out of town. Mt. Pleasant and Augusta are in town and perfectly adequate to sample some product.
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Augusta Brewing Co. (Augusta)
- + I have to disagree with the other posters' negative comments about the Augusta Brewing Co. We arrived a few minutes before they opened at 11:00, and the bartender brought out glasses of water and sa...
Discussion started 04/29/2007 09:55 PM by Jeff - 0 repliesJeff from Ottumwa, Iowa on 04/29/2007 09:55 PM
I have to disagree with the other posters' negative comments about the Augusta Brewing Co. We arrived a few minutes before they opened at 11:00, and the bartender brought out glasses of water and said we would have to wait a few minutes to order beer and food. The manager then came out and while getting set up for the day, she sat and chatted for awhile. She told us about a few points of interest in town and explained the beers on the menu. We ordered the large meat and cheese platter, along with a sampler of their beer, and everything was very good. If you are planning to pay small-town bar prices for their microbrews, you should move on down the trail, but it was defenitely a good stop and a comfortable way to pass a few hours on their deck overlooking the trail.
Jeff from Ottumwa, Iowa on 04/29/2007 09:55 PM
I have to disagree with the other posters' negative comments about the Augusta Brewing Co. We arrived a few minutes before they opened at 11:00, and the bartender brought out glasses of water and said we would have to wait a few minutes to order beer and food. The manager then came out and while getting set up for the day, she sat and chatted for awhile. She told us about a few points of interest in town and explained the beers on the menu. We ordered the large meat and cheese platter, along with a sampler of their beer, and everything was very good. If you are planning to pay small-town bar prices for their microbrews, you should move on down the trail, but it was defenitely a good stop and a comfortable way to pass a few hours on their deck overlooking the trail.
The Little House B&B (Marthasville)
- + I would have to echo the positive comments from the other posters about Rita and the Little House. This place is so immaculate, I almost felt bad about dragging my smelly carcass inside. Rita was mo...
Discussion started 04/29/2007 09:46 PM by Jeff - 0 repliesJeff from Ottumwa, Iowa on 04/29/2007 09:46 PM
I would have to echo the positive comments from the other posters about Rita and the Little House. This place is so immaculate, I almost felt bad about dragging my smelly carcass inside. Rita was more than welcoming and showed us around for about 10 minutes before leaving us to get cleaned up and settled in for the night. There is a full kitchen, full bath, two bedrooms, a large living room and cable for those who can't go without it. This is a great find on the trail.
Jeff from Ottumwa, Iowa on 04/29/2007 09:46 PM
I would have to echo the positive comments from the other posters about Rita and the Little House. This place is so immaculate, I almost felt bad about dragging my smelly carcass inside. Rita was more than welcoming and showed us around for about 10 minutes before leaving us to get cleaned up and settled in for the night. There is a full kitchen, full bath, two bedrooms, a large living room and cable for those who can't go without it. This is a great find on the trail.
Treloar Bar & Grill (Treloar)
- + We stopped late on Friday afternoon and would have stayed a lot longer if the weather wasn't threatening to the west and our host in Marthasville wasn't waiting for us. Nice people and cold beverages...
Discussion started 04/29/2007 09:41 PM by Jeff - 0 repliesJeff from Ottumwa, Iowa on 04/29/2007 09:41 PM
We stopped late on Friday afternoon and would have stayed a lot longer if the weather wasn't threatening to the west and our host in Marthasville wasn't waiting for us. Nice people and cold beverages. They offered to let us camp behind the bar and stay for karaoke if we were tenting it.
Jeff from Ottumwa, Iowa on 04/29/2007 09:41 PM
We stopped late on Friday afternoon and would have stayed a lot longer if the weather wasn't threatening to the west and our host in Marthasville wasn't waiting for us. Nice people and cold beverages. They offered to let us camp behind the bar and stay for karaoke if we were tenting it.
Trailside Bar & Grill (Rhineland)
- + They had cold beer and the Food Network goign when we arrived around 3 PM on a Friday. Funny thing, we ran into some of the same locals we'd shared lunch with in Portland. They apparently migrated o...
Discussion started 04/29/2007 09:38 PM by Jeff - 0 repliesJeff from Ottumwa, Iowa on 04/29/2007 09:38 PM
They had cold beer and the Food Network goign when we arrived around 3 PM on a Friday. Funny thing, we ran into some of the same locals we'd shared lunch with in Portland. They apparently migrated over the course of the afternoon.
Jeff from Ottumwa, Iowa on 04/29/2007 09:38 PM
They had cold beer and the Food Network goign when we arrived around 3 PM on a Friday. Funny thing, we ran into some of the same locals we'd shared lunch with in Portland. They apparently migrated over the course of the afternoon.
Lester Foster's Music Park (Clinton)
- + Were can I find info on the Grass Valley Bluegrass festival tha is to be at Lester Park May 4, 5 and 6 2006? Is there camping? Are dogs allowed? and all other info?
Discussion started 03/05/2006 09:01 AM by kg - 7 replies (last reply by anonymous at 04/29/2007 09:35 PM)kg from kimberling city on 03/05/2006 09:01 AM
Were can I find info on the Grass Valley Bluegrass festival tha is to be at Lester Park May 4, 5 and 6 2006? Is there camping? Are dogs allowed? and all other info?
kg from kimberling city on 03/05/2006 09:01 AM
Were can I find info on the Grass Valley Bluegrass festival tha is to be at Lester Park May 4, 5 and 6 2006? Is there camping? Are dogs allowed? and all other info?
Mike Bryant from Southeast Missouri on 03/05/2006 09:18 AM
You should probably get intouch with the chamber in Clinton.
Mike Bryant from Southeast Missouri on 03/05/2006 09:18 AM
You should probably get intouch with the chamber in Clinton.
FANNY BOYER from ST JOSEPH MO on 03/27/2006 06:47 PM
can yhou tell when the music festial is and how is going to be there
thank you fanny
FANNY BOYER from ST JOSEPH MO on 03/27/2006 06:47 PM
can yhou tell when the music festial is and how is going to be there
thank you fanny
Ray (Webmaster) on 04/19/2006 12:53 PM
The 2006 spring bluegrass festival is May 4-7, and fall festival is October 5-8. Cost is $13 per day or $32 for all 4 days. Yes, camping is allowed. Dogs are allowed in the camping area, but not in the performance area or around the concessions. For additional info, like Mike said, contact Clinton Chamber of Commerce at 660-885-8166
Ray (Webmaster) on 04/19/2006 12:53 PM
The 2006 spring bluegrass festival is May 4-7, and fall festival is October 5-8. Cost is $13 per day or $32 for all 4 days. Yes, camping is allowed. Dogs are allowed in the camping area, but not in the performance area or around the concessions. For additional info, like Mike said, contact Clinton Chamber of Commerce at 660-885-8166
Ken Peterson from Sioux City IA on 04/21/2006 08:54 PM
We are planning on going on Friday May 5th, the night before we catch a train in Sedalia. I
spoke with a lady today at this number (Blue Grass Festival-Don kaiser Studio
660-885-3751) she's sending me a flyer in the mail about the line up. Tent camping is $3
and she said theres plenty of room for tents.
Ken Peterson from Sioux City IA on 04/21/2006 08:54 PM
We are planning on going on Friday May 5th, the night before we catch a train in Sedalia. I
spoke with a lady today at this number (Blue Grass Festival-Don kaiser Studio
660-885-3751) she's sending me a flyer in the mail about the line up. Tent camping is $3
and she said theres plenty of room for tents.
Bill from Joplin on 10/03/2006 03:00 PM
Plan to come, but would be interested in knowing the line-up,,at least some of them. Already know that Lost Highway will be there. They are the BEST!
Bill from Joplin on 10/03/2006 03:00 PM
Plan to come, but would be interested in knowing the line-up,,at least some of them. Already know that Lost Highway will be there. They are the BEST!
Gwen Buege from Lakeview, Arkansas on 10/06/2006 12:03 PM
Any time that you book Lost Highway...We will be there!
Gwen Buege from Lakeview, Arkansas on 10/06/2006 12:03 PM
Any time that you book Lost Highway...We will be there!
Anonymous from Crane, Missouri on 04/29/2007 09:35 PM
I understand that Lonesome Road will be there - they are the best and we will follow them anywhere.
Anonymous from Crane, Missouri on 04/29/2007 09:35 PM
I understand that Lonesome Road will be there - they are the best and we will follow them anywhere.
N. Jefferson
- + The Truman Hotel and Convention Center was perfect for our trip. We got in about 8:30 PM the night before heading off to the east on the trail. The room was $59 plus tax, including a breakfast buffe...
Discussion started 04/29/2007 09:28 PM by Jeff - 0 repliesJeff from Ottumwa, Iowa on 04/29/2007 09:28 PM
The Truman Hotel and Convention Center was perfect for our trip. We got in about 8:30 PM the night before heading off to the east on the trail. The room was $59 plus tax, including a breakfast buffet and a ride to the trailhead, as well as parking for our vehicle. The hotel van met us at our room and drove us to the North Jefferson trailhead, a 10-minute trip. Joe Kurmaskie wrote about this place in his latest book and he wasn't kidding--it's a great bargain.
Riverfront Bar & Grill (Portland)
- + After passing through two dead towns, it was nice to run into Judy and the cast of characters who gather here for lunch. The food was good and reasonably priced. We could have played pool and knocke...
Discussion started 04/29/2007 09:22 PM by Jeff - 0 repliesJeff from Ottumwa, Iowa on 04/29/2007 09:22 PM
After passing through two dead towns, it was nice to run into Judy and the cast of characters who gather here for lunch. The food was good and reasonably priced. We could have played pool and knocked back cool beverages all afternoon here.
Jeff from Ottumwa, Iowa on 04/29/2007 09:22 PM
After passing through two dead towns, it was nice to run into Judy and the cast of characters who gather here for lunch. The food was good and reasonably priced. We could have played pool and knocked back cool beverages all afternoon here.
El Sambre Restaurante (Clinton)
- + I've eaten bad Mexican food before but this one was by far the worst. Very mediocre place. Inexpensive. Service okay. Friendly faces.
Discussion started 04/28/2007 10:19 PM by Dena Caceres - 0 repliesDena Caceres on 04/28/2007 10:19 PM
I've eaten bad Mexican food before but this one was by far the worst. Very mediocre place. Inexpensive. Service okay. Friendly faces.
Dena Caceres on 04/28/2007 10:19 PM
I've eaten bad Mexican food before but this one was by far the worst. Very mediocre place. Inexpensive. Service okay. Friendly faces.
McKittrick
- + wow so there is other mckittricks out there
Discussion started 04/28/2007 05:45 AM by christopher mckittrick - 0 replieschristopher mckittrick from middlesbrough uk on 04/28/2007 05:45 AM
wow so there is other mckittricks out there
Harbor Haus Inn & Suites (Hermann)
- + Have stayed there 3 times now.
When I am riding the KATY trail, I enjoy the room, ate lots of breakfast without guilt, and had great conversation.
Frank has also been very responsive when I...
Discussion started 04/27/2007 10:18 PM by Ranj - 0 repliesRanj from Kansas City on 04/27/2007 10:18 PM
Have stayed there 3 times now.
When I am riding the KATY trail, I enjoy the room, ate lots of breakfast without guilt, and had great conversation.
Frank has also been very responsive when I rolled in on my recumbent late at night.
I agree, Frank's helpful generosity reminds me of the Missouri country I grew up in.
Ranj from Kansas City on 04/27/2007 10:18 PM
Have stayed there 3 times now.
When I am riding the KATY trail, I enjoy the room, ate lots of breakfast without guilt, and had great conversation.
Frank has also been very responsive when I rolled in on my recumbent late at night.
I agree, Frank's helpful generosity reminds me of the Missouri country I grew up in.