Katy Trail Forum

It would be nice if you posted a schedule of performers and the times they will be performing, or is there another site with this information? If I'm thinking about travelling that far, I would like to know in advance who I might be able to see.

It would be nice if you posted a schedule of performers and the times they will be performing, or is there another site with this information? If I'm thinking about travelling that far, I would like to know in advance who I might be able to see.

There is a Katy Trail Bluegrass Festival??? Never heard of it!

There is a Katy Trail Bluegrass Festival??? Never heard of it!

There is a Bluegrass Festival on September 9th in St. Charles MO.---it will be right on the trail -----e-mail historicstcharles.com and get the details ---it has the time and the entertainers ----if you need a place to stay while you are her ----contact 636-946-0619 ----or www.lococohouse.com

There is a Bluegrass Festival on September 9th in St. Charles MO.---it will be right on the trail -----e-mail historicstcharles.com and get the details ---it has the time and the entertainers ----if you need a place to stay while you are her ----contact 636-946-0619 ----or www.lococohouse.com

The Bluegrass Festival that John referred to is near Clinton, but it's not associated with the Katy Trail in any way, and it's actually about 5 miles from the end of the trail in Clinton. I listed it in the events section of this website just for anyone who might want to add something a little different to their Katy Trail experience.



I've had a very hard time finding information on this festival - it's a low-tech operation and they have no website. If you call the number listed for the event, they might be able to give you a little more information.



Meanwhile on the eastern end of the trail, check out the St Charles Bluegrass festival that Rhona mentions above.

The Bluegrass Festival that John referred to is near Clinton, but it's not associated with the Katy Trail in any way, and it's actually about 5 miles from the end of the trail in Clinton. I listed it in the events section of this website just for anyone who might want to add something a little different to their Katy Trail experience.



I've had a very hard time finding information on this festival - it's a low-tech operation and they have no website. If you call the number listed for the event, they might be able to give you a little more information.



Meanwhile on the eastern end of the trail, check out the St Charles Bluegrass festival that Rhona mentions above.

Does anyone know of a shuttle service back to Clinton from St. Charles, that would be operating in Nov.?

we are lococohouse II bed & breakfast we will shuttle to clinton mo. you are reguired to stay one night ---- call me at 636-946-0619

or e-mail me at rhonaloc@charter.net and i will go over the details

thank you for your time ---Rhona Lococo

We used http://www.trailridersports.com/ for our recient trip. Glenn is very service oriented, punctual, and well priced.

I'd like to know the easiest way by bicycle from the Katy Trail in or near Pilot Grove to Arrow Rock with the least traffic. Can anyone help me? Thanks.

Since no one else spoke up, I'll try. The most direct route with the least traffic would be:



Route M north out of Pilot Grove, once M crosses I-70 it turns west. Continue west on M to Route K. Take K north through the town of Blackwater (worth a visit - http://www.blackwater-mo.com/) to route 41. Take 41 north to Arrow Rock.



I have driven route M north of I-70, though it has been several years (I grew up in the area). It has very little traffic and I suspect that traffic volume between I-70 and Pilot Grove would be light as well. Route K has light traffic also. You would probably encounter more traffic on 41, but I would not hesitate to ride on it, in fact I hope to ride to Arrow Rock some day. This route will have hills and curves. I would dress for visibility and listen closely for approaching vehicles.



I would not recommend riding highway 135; it carries the majority of the traffic between Boonville and Pilot Grove.

Just an awesome place. Very knowledgable, good prices and selection. Very good experience

Just an awesome place. Very knowledgable, good prices and selection. Very good experience

What a great place to stay. After a 73 mile bike ride there was a clean bed to rest in and tractor pulls as a added bonus. The breakfast was great as was the host. We had a great time.

What a great place to stay. After a 73 mile bike ride there was a clean bed to rest in and tractor pulls as a added bonus. The breakfast was great as was the host. We had a great time.

What a great place to stay. After a 73 mile bike ride there was a clean bed to rest in and tractor pulls as a added bonus. The breakfast was great as was the host. We had a great time.

What a great place to stay. After a 73 mile bike ride there was a clean bed to rest in and tractor pulls as a added bonus. The breakfast was great as was the host. We had a great time.

Public Hearing Open House Sept. 12 for Centennial – St. Charles Trail



September 5, St. Charles, MO – The Great Rivers Greenway District, the public organization leading the development of a region-wide system of interconnected greenways, parks and trails known as The River Ring, will hold a public hearing open house for the Centennial-St. Charles Trail on Tuesday, September 12, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., at the Gould Building in Wapelhorst Park, 1875 Muegge Road in St. Charles.



The Centennial-St Charles Trail will be a two-mile hiking and biking trail from the KATY Trailhead at Page to Old Highway 94. From the KATY Trailhead, the proposed trail will move west along Hemsath to Upper Bottom Road and cross under Hwy 364, moving south on Upper Bottom Road. It will then go west along the south side of the Hwy 364 right of way before heading north, crossing over Hwy 364 and Hwy 94 to Old Hwy 94.



There will be no formal presentation during the program. Instead, the open house format will be an informal opportunity to view and comment on maps and displays outlining the scope for the trail, as well as the anticipated timeline for construction. Representatives of The Great Rivers Greenway will be available to answer questions and explain the maps and illustrations demonstrating how the proposed plan will create a public amenity with environmental, economic and social benefits for residential neighborhoods and commercial districts.



Throughout the evening, The public will have an opportunity to express their comments and suggestions verbally or in writing and written comments also will be accepted if received within ten days of the program.



Sponsored by Great Rivers Greenway District, www.greatrivers.info, 314-863-3373

Don't expect this guy to be bike friendly

Don't expect this guy to be bike friendly

Did you have a bad experience, just get "bad vibes" in the place, etc.? I've heard good comments about this place and not had any problems myself, so I'm curious.

Did you have a bad experience, just get "bad vibes" in the place, etc.? I've heard good comments about this place and not had any problems myself, so I'm curious.

Bad experience, bad attitude attendant

Bad experience, bad attitude attendant

I live 15 miles from there on the Katy and ride up every few weeks. The young guys are friendly as are almost all the customers. Seems like there always has to be one or two that feel the need to be hateful to show they're real men. You know, morons

I live 15 miles from there on the Katy and ride up every few weeks. The young guys are friendly as are almost all the customers. Seems like there always has to be one or two that feel the need to be hateful to show they're real men. You know, morons

I was at this market twice last week, the attendant was not overly friendly, but perfectly competent, made a nice sandwich. They stock a nice variety of foods, and are open more hours and days than many businesses on the trail.

I was at this market twice last week, the attendant was not overly friendly, but perfectly competent, made a nice sandwich. They stock a nice variety of foods, and are open more hours and days than many businesses on the trail.

I agree with bentcruiser. We were there last week the lady made a sandwich that was adequate. The regulars looked at us as though we were from another planet. The owner definitely didn't want to be bothered.

I agree with bentcruiser. We were there last week the lady made a sandwich that was adequate. The regulars looked at us as though we were from another planet. The owner definitely didn't want to be bothered.

I love stopping by the Mokane market. It has a true rural small town atmosphere! Local farmers and ranchers congregate in the early mornings. It truly is a heart of America kind of place. The food is good, fresh and wholesome too.

I love stopping by the Mokane market. It has a true rural small town atmosphere! Local farmers and ranchers congregate in the early mornings. It truly is a heart of America kind of place. The food is good, fresh and wholesome too.

Great bike ride and quite an enjoyable nature experience. However a lack of friendliness in the area puts a damper on things.

Great bike ride and quite an enjoyable nature experience. However a lack of friendliness in the area puts a damper on things.

Me & my son, Quinn had a very good experience at this market. The young man behind the counter was very nice and polite, & waited on us promptly after behind on the trail for 10 hours. He even offered to lock our bikes up behind the store so we could walk down to the local fair that was taking place in town that weekend. 9/2/06

Me & my son, Quinn had a very good experience at this market. The young man behind the counter was very nice and polite, & waited on us promptly after behind on the trail for 10 hours. He even offered to lock our bikes up behind the store so we could walk down to the local fair that was taking place in town that weekend. 9/2/06

Our experience at the market was a good one. The place is definately small town but isn't that part of the beauty? We move some of the toys that were on the table and made ourselves at home. It so happened the owner was putting up a display near by and we had quite a chat about the history of the neighborhood.

Our experience at the market was a good one. The place is definately small town but isn't that part of the beauty? We move some of the toys that were on the table and made ourselves at home. It so happened the owner was putting up a display near by and we had quite a chat about the history of the neighborhood.

I could not find a Turner's Store (Sept 16, 2004) and it would be pretty hard to miss anything in Tebbetts. However, there was a Jim's Bar and Grill across the street from Turner's Katy Trail Shelter that served good hamburgers and had some general store type items.

Alas, Turner's store is long gone. It closed after Mrs Turner died in 2001 or 2002. Jim's Bar & Grill is in the same building that the Turner Store was in. The building sat empty for one season and there was nothing to eat in Tebbetts. I was sure glad to see Jim's open for business!

Stayed at the shelter next door twice this year and ate at Jim's both times. He has a pretty good pizza too.

The shelter is very nice and convenient. We had a nice time at Jim's next door. We had a chicken alfredo pizza there that wasn't too bad either. A very nice break. Just right.

We stumbled upon Jim's after riding for several miles without water. We were thirsty and hot and on the edge of miserable, then we walked into Jim's about 1:00 pm on a Sunday in June. There were several men in overalls jamming. It was a great time. We forgot we were hot and tired and thirsty and had a great time. The man working filled my waterbottle with ice and water and offered us the Katy Trail book to sign. That stop was one of our highlights of our ride.

I was so sorry to learn that Turner's Store no longer exists, but thankful that a business has opened there. Tebbetts is one of my favorite places. We lived there when the Callaway Nuclear Power Plant under construction and my husband worked as a start-up engineer. Mrs. Turner was so nice to me on my first visit to her store and we became great friends. She was a fine lady who loved antiques and had so many stories to tell. I would go down to see her just about every day. Tebbetts was a wonderful community, we liked all the people we met. Mary Autenreith was the post mistress and my son rented a little house from her husband, Sonny. I guess what amazed me most about was the wonderful soil. Everything you planted, flowers and vegetables would flourish because the soil was so rich. Often I think about the people there and wonder if they or any of their families are still in the area. If anyone is passing through please ask about these people and what happened to them. For sure, if I ever get a chance I will go back to Tebbetts and stop by Jim's Barr and Grilll just to see what's going on.

We visited Jim's Bar and Grill last week on a rainy day of our five day trip. It turned out for both families to be a highlight. The food was good (especially the pizza) and he made us feel welcome and talked to the kids and gave us some history of the store etc. We were glad we stopped in this little town.

I stopped by Jim's on the third night of my five-day ride. It was a Friday and I had the shelter

next door to myself. Pizza was good, beer was cold and the karaoke--every Friday night

apparently--was exceptional. A nice slice of Missouri for the city boy to enjoy.

A delightful ride among quiet nature and scenic views. The friendliness of people in the area only enhances the overall experience.

Stopped at Jim's Bar & Grill and the first thought off the top of my mind was Whistle Stop from the movie Fried Green Tomatos. Went inside, very nice guy...bought a couple of sodas and a candy bar, also took a couple pictures with the vintage model T someone had restored. unfortunatly, we couldnt stay long because we had to get back on the trail.