Mile marker system
- + I'm new at riding the trail. Why are the mile markers here in the low 40s when this is the beginning of the trail? Is there more north of St. Chas.? Thanks.
Discussion started 06/14/2004 07:16 AM by BikerBev - 1 reply (last reply by Ray (webmaster) at 06/17/2004 01:05 PM)BikerBev from Chesterfield on 06/14/2004 07:16 AM
I'm new at riding the trail. Why are the mile markers here in the low 40s when this is the beginning of the trail? Is there more north of St. Chas.? Thanks.
Ray (webmaster) on 06/17/2004 01:05 PM
The Katy Trail uses the exact same mile markers that the railroad used. So even though the Katy Trail starts in St Charles, the railroad started their numbering somewhere 39 miles farther east/north. The DNR indicates that there is "undeveloped trail" for another 12 miles past St Charles, going through the towns of CuldeSac (34.5), Black Walnut (30.05), and Machens (26.9). But I do not know anything about the condition/ride-ability of this undeveloped section.
It's worth noting that because the trail leaves the railroad right-of-way in Rhineland and Sedalia, your actual mileage will differ slightly from the mile marker mileage when riding through these towns. As you follow the trail off of the railbed in these two towns, you are no longer travelling the measured distance of the railroad mile markers; you're actually riding a bit farther. This difference is minimal, but it's worth mentioning for those riders who wonder why their bike computers have suddenly gotten out of sync with the mile markers.
Page Bridge mile, St Charles bike parking
- + What is the mile marker on the Katy Trail at Highway 364 (Page extension, between Saint Charles and Greens Bottom)? Where can we lock up our bikes in Historic Saint Charles? Thanks Tom
Discussion started 06/10/2004 06:59 AM by Tom B. - 2 replies (last reply by Hambone at 06/12/2004 11:18 PM)Tom B. on 06/10/2004 06:59 AM
What is the mile marker on the Katy Trail at Highway 364 (Page extension, between Saint Charles and Greens Bottom)? Where can we lock up our bikes in Historic Saint Charles? Thanks Tom
RayS on 06/10/2004 11:31 AM
The Page/364 Bridge is at mile 42.8, which is just over three miles from downtown St Charles.
Hambone on 06/12/2004 11:18 PM
You can find bike racks at these businesses on Main St: Lewis & Clarks Restaurant, Touring Cyclist, St Louis Bread Co, Caffe Tostare. Also at the pavilion in Riverside Park (near mile 39), and near the green caboose.
Safe evening rides in St Charles area
- + I ride Katy Trail in evening by myself in St.Charles and Weldon Springs area. Is safe for people to ride alone like that?
Discussion started 05/20/2004 09:35 PM by onefinecow - 2 replies (last reply by Psychlist at 05/25/2004 10:46 PM)onefinecow from st. louis on 05/20/2004 09:35 PM
I ride Katy Trail in evening by myself in St.Charles and Weldon Springs area. Is safe for people to ride alone like that?
RayS on 05/24/2004 12:01 AM
I've never heard of any crime problems. You're certainly safer from cars by being on the trail.
Psychlist on 05/25/2004 10:46 PM
Officially, the trail is only open from sunup to sundown. Doubt that this is enforced though.
Printed Map
- + Where can I get a printed map of the trail?
Discussion started 04/28/2004 08:08 AM by X - 1 reply (last reply by RayS at 05/23/2004 11:45 PM)X on 04/28/2004 08:08 AM
Where can I get a printed map of the trail?
RayS on 05/23/2004 11:45 PM
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has a glossy brochure which includes a map of the trail. They will send you one if you call them: 800-334-6946 or 660-882-8196.
Almost to 1000
- + Well I'm ready for the first trip of the year tomorrow, almost to my first 1000 on the trail now, and it's different and new every trip. What an incredible resource for our state - if you like to ride...
Discussion started 05/06/2004 09:42 PM by froggy - 0 repliesfroggy from NE Mo on 05/06/2004 09:42 PM
Well I'm ready for the first trip of the year tomorrow, almost to my first 1000 on the trail now, and it's different and new every trip. What an incredible resource for our state - if you like to ride, this is just about it. We do need to move it along on both sides...
Lew's October 2003 Photos
- + I rode the trail in Oct. 2003 with my bicycle club. I don't have a ride report, but my photos are available at http://worthem.com/ktr
Discussion started 05/05/2004 12:03 PM by Lew - 0 repliesLew from Elmhurst, IL on 05/05/2004 12:03 PM
I rode the trail in Oct. 2003 with my bicycle club. I don't have a ride report, but my photos are available at http://worthem.com/ktr
Mo state capital
- + Watch for the nice view of the Missouri state capitol around the low 140's mile markers.
Discussion started 04/13/2004 06:43 AM by Ray (webmaster) - 0 repliesRay (webmaster) on 04/13/2004 06:43 AM
Watch for the nice view of the Missouri state capitol around the low 140's mile markers.