Long term parking in Clinton
- + I will be driving into Clinton from the Las Vegas area later this year and I will need to park my vehicle there as my brother will be coming in from the East coast to St. Charles and shuttling to Clin...
Discussion started 01/02/26 5:44:51 PM by Ken - 3 replies (last reply by Anne Reed at 01/04/26 5:18:52 PM)Ken from Henderson, NV on 01/02/26 5:44:51 PM
I will be driving into Clinton from the Las Vegas area later this year and I will need to park my vehicle there as my brother will be coming in from the East coast to St. Charles and shuttling to Clinton to ride the trail. Can someone please advise if there is secure or relatively secure parking for our vehicles in both Clinton and St. Charles?
Thank you, in advance, for any recommendations.
Bill R. from Wentzville on 01/03/26 7:11:29 AM
On the west end, I would contact the Clinton senior center (660-885-3482) and/or their police department ((660) 885-2679) for that advice. The senior center is very close to the trailhead and has a large parking area.
On the St. Charles end I would ask the shuttle provider for advice.
CurtM from Farmington AR on 01/04/26 12:56:37 PM
West end: The Clinton Community Center is collocated with the Senior Center and contains the gym and swimming pool. There are also showers. There is some camping available on the center grounds. There is designated parking for trail users at the center. Check in with the front desk and complete the trail user form. From the center parking lot, you can take the off-street bike trail to the trailhead off Highway 52, about 1/2 mile. I've parked there several times on extended trips without incident. Clinton's pretty easy to navigate if you need trail supplies, restaurants, lodging, bike shops and so on.
East end: There is open parking in St Charles adjacent to the trail, which is close to lodging, shops, restaurants, etc. Bike Stop Cafe is nearby; it offers shuttle service if you're interested. The trail runs through historic St Charles: Frontier Park, Lewis and Clark Memorial, boat house, etc. Haven't parked there but the area is host to lots of community events and kind of old town; very different from the city of St Charles.
Anne Reed from Phoenix on 01/04/26 5:18:38 PM
At St Charles you can park at the trailhead behind the Country Inn and Suites. One of the shuttle services picks up there at the white gazebo. I do it every year. As in 4 times so far. Super safe. Also a 5th time I parked in Clinton. Totally safe. I drive from Phoenix every year and my brother drives from Florida. Our annual trip. It’s amazing every time. We always stay at the Country Inn the night before and after. It’s also amazing. Have fun. ??
Amvets Post 153 in Mokane
- + Been there twice and got stolen from both times.
Discussion started 12/24/25 7:56:16 PM by Dave - 8 replies (last reply by CurtM at 01/04/26 1:14:02 PM)Dave from Steedman on 12/24/25 7:56:16 PM
Been there twice and got stolen from both times.
Anne Reed from Phoenix on 12/25/25 10:31:37 AM
What was stolen? From while you were inside? Reason I ask is because I went last year while riding the Katy and we left our bikes outside. Had a great time. Plan to stop again this year but I’m super cautious. So I want to know what to be careful of. Thanks so much!! Appreciate the insight.
Bill R. from Wentzville on 12/25/25 2:46:05 PM
I've been there a few times, also. It's a quaint little town. I never had a problem. Heck, the original jail is right by Post 153. I wouldn't want to spend any time in that slammer. Surely that would deter someone. :) Curious as to what was stolen.
Bill in Columbia (was Houston) on 12/28/25 4:11:41 PM
Hmm, while you were camping, or while you were in the restaurant? What kind of stuff was stolen?
Jim from St. Thomas on 12/31/25 3:24:26 PM
Steedman is only 4 miles or so from Mokane.
Maybe a local with axe to grind?
Clinton from Clinton on 01/01/26 9:46:58 PM
Damn, Dave, did they lift your candy necklace outta the handlebar basket of your Huffy, or did they swipe the ABBA tape from your Walkman while you were snoozing off the Natty Daddys in your Coleman Insta-Dome or what the hell happened there, Man? And Twice! We have a right to know.
Bill R. from Wentzville on 01/02/26 11:28:07 AM
My guess is - and I'm quoting Jack Nicholson in "A Few Good Men" - "you can't handle the truth!"
Clinton from Clinton on 01/03/26 8:23:44 PM
Yikes, you’re probably right about that, Bills!
CurtM from Farmington AR on 01/04/26 1:14:02 PM
Skeptical about this comment; author seems like a troll. I've been on several Katy Trail tours; thievery has never been as issue anywhere. I've left my bike in yards, porches all night without locking it up. No longer carry a chain or cable. Parked outside of Casey's, cafes, etc., while getting lunch or supplies. After settling in for the night, have walked to restaurants, convenience stores, Deon's, etc., in the dark; might run into a possum but that's about it. In short, nobody on the trail wants your stuff.
Katy Trail
- + We will be traveling from AZ to MN/WI later this summer. We have never ridden the Katy Trail. Can someone offer 2 or 3 scenic, historic, fun segments to target for a couple days of riding? Since we'll...
Discussion started 01/03/26 3:13:23 PM by Heidi - 2 replies (last reply by Bill R. at 01/04/26 11:10:08 AM)Heidi from Phoenix on 01/03/26 3:13:23 PM
We will be traveling from AZ to MN/WI later this summer. We have never ridden the Katy Trail. Can someone offer 2 or 3 scenic, historic, fun segments to target for a couple days of riding? Since we'll only have maybe 2 or 3 days in the area, I'd like to narrow down some really nice segments to focus on. Thanks!
Bill R. from Wentzville on 01/03/26 5:02:51 PM
The painted silos in Matson are cool and a good photo op. The old stone jail in Matson is a few yards from the trailhead there. The Rocheport tunnel. Green Ridge and Pilot Grove are my two favorite trailheads.
Bill R. from Wentzville on 01/04/26 11:10:08 AM
Between Clifton City and Pilot Grove - probably about 3 miles or so east of Clifton City - is one of the old railroad signals.
Bluffton Barn in Bluffton
- + Is the barn closed?
Discussion started 12/13/25 5:01:44 AM by Scott - 1 reply (last reply by Bill in Columbia (was Houston) at 12/28/25 4:10:36 PM)Scott from SW city on 12/13/25 5:01:44 AM
Is the barn closed?
Bill in Columbia (was Houston) on 12/28/25 4:10:36 PM
I believe that it is closed, and has been sold.
Rock Island Trail construction
- + I just looked at the Agenda for Public Works' meeting this Monday and it includes this----
AN ORDINANCE appropriating $950,000.00 from the undesignated
fund balance of the 2025 Grant Fund and awardi...
Discussion started 12/11/25 5:08:56 PM by Rick - 0 repliesRick from KC on 12/11/25 5:08:56 PM
I just looked at the Agenda for Public Works' meeting this Monday and it includes this----
AN ORDINANCE appropriating $950,000.00 from the undesignated
fund balance of the 2025 Grant Fund and awarding a contract for the
furnishing of construction services to Terry Snelling of Independence, MO for the Rock Island Trail Greenwood Connector, under the terms
and conditions of Invitation to Bid No. 25-034 at a cost to the County not to exceed $1,914,489.00.
I hadn't heard anything about this portion of the trail for awhile now and hope this is good news about getting a portion finished between Pleasant Hill and Lee's Summit.
Katy Trail Celebrity Spotting!
- + Kim and Ray!
https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkx8i2Py3U10aVwh4nsU9tu2EiEM67dsKGX?si=KNlt797O_dFQTRmK
Discussion started 12/04/25 1:51:29 PM by Bill in Columbia (was Houston) - 5 replies (last reply by Kim Henderson - Kim's Cabins at 12/09/25 3:52:53 PM)Bill in Columbia (was Houston) on 12/04/25 1:51:29 PM
Kim and Ray!
https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkx8i2Py3U10aVwh4nsU9tu2EiEM67dsKGX?si=KNlt797O_dFQTRmK
Ray (webmaster) on 12/04/25 3:40:19 PM
Vlady had a very interesting story! I would highly recommend watching his youtube videos.
And Kim has an interesting story too. You'll have to stay at her cabins for that. :-)
Bill in Columbia (was Houston) on 12/04/25 6:22:34 PM
I'm working my way through the videos! He is interesting. The algorithm showed me the Katy video first, so now I need to go back to watch the earlier ones.
I got to meet Kim in person last year, so that was nice. I didn't know that you also lived nearby.
Ray (webmaster) on 12/04/25 7:26:26 PM
Bill no actually I live in the St Louis area, but I have a lot of family spread around the Calhoun to Clinton to Holden area.
I was at a family event that day, and on a whim swung past the cabins on my way home - had the good fortune to meet both Kim and Vlady, and got a nice walk on the trail too!
Bill in Columbia (was Houston) on 12/08/25 12:39:35 AM
Ah, gotcha!
Kim Henderson - Kim's Cabins from Windsor on 12/09/25 3:52:53 PM
Oh nice - thanks for sharing!! Not sure I'd ever seen that after our visit. You meet the most wonderful people on the trails!
Dutzow General Store in Dutzow
- + As far as I can tell, this place is just a cutesy "antique" store, and not any kind of grocery store.
Discussion started 12/08/25 7:54:03 PM by Bill in Columbia (was Houston) - 1 reply (last reply by Bill R. at 12/09/25 6:57:37 AM)Bill in Columbia (was Houston) on 12/08/25 7:54:03 PM
As far as I can tell, this place is just a cutesy "antique" store, and not any kind of grocery store.
Bill R. from Wentzville on 12/09/25 6:57:37 AM
I guess it depends on your definition of "grocery." I have gotten some immediately consumable foods from there, both liquid and solid. I would not limit it to dry goods only. I normally stop in there after I end at the Dutzow trailhead.
Katy Trail stuff
- + If you're thinking about giving Katy Trail ornaments, shirts, patches, or stickers as a Christmas gift, please be aware that DECEMBER 16 is the last day to order and be sure of delivery by Christmas.
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Discussion started 12/06/25 7:14:13 PM by Ray (webmaster) - 0 repliesRay (webmaster) on 12/06/25 7:14:13 PM
If you're thinking about giving Katy Trail ornaments, shirts, patches, or stickers as a Christmas gift, please be aware that DECEMBER 16 is the last day to order and be sure of delivery by Christmas.
And to help encourage you to do that.... if your merchandise order includes a Katy Trail ornament and is over $20 (excluding books), the shipping is free!
See merchandise here:
https://bikekatytrail.com/merchandise.aspxHappy trails, Merry Christmas, and thanks for visiting BikeKatyTrail.com!
Kim's Cabins in Windsor
- + Stayed at Kim's Cabins November 5, 2025. Excellent place to stay. I was by myself, but the cabin had two queen beds, a pull out couch and a rollaway. Has kitchen and is right on the trail. She has...
Discussion started 11/19/25 11:49:50 AM by Haughwout - 2 replies (last reply by Cathy at 11/22/25 11:14:35 PM)Haughwout from Flagstaff on 11/19/25 11:49:50 AM
Stayed at Kim's Cabins November 5, 2025. Excellent place to stay. I was by myself, but the cabin had two queen beds, a pull out couch and a rollaway. Has kitchen and is right on the trail. She has a total of four of these cabins.
I came from the Rock Island trail which goes UNDER the Katy trail and then you have to make a right to stay on the KATY trail (if you go straight the trail will eventually end). When you leave Kim's Cabins to continue towards Machens, be sure to turn left which takes you over the bridge over the Rock Island Trail. Otherwise you are going the wrong way.
I ate at the Mexican food place which was good enough and cheap enough - walking distance... like everything in the small town.
Kim was super friendly and helpful.
Kim Henderson - Kim's Cabins from Windsor on 11/20/25 12:11:16 PM
Thanks so much- it was great to meet you and have you stay at Kim's Cabins! Ive enjoyed all your reviews and know all of us, as small businesses, appreciate the feedback, as do other trail users! As the tracks were taken out and the Katy evolved, I watched trail activity start, from the windows of the bank by Caseys where I was an officer. I felt Windsor had lots of potential as a trail town and started following this site to get ideas of what was needed by trail users. Lodging stood out to me and the year before the 47 miles of Rock Island opened in 2016 I to I took the plunge and put in little Cabin #1 ??
Cathy from Churchill, PA on 11/22/25 11:14:35 PM
Thanks Kim for filling us in on how you came to building your cabins. I moved from Jefferson City, MO to Pittsburgh, PA in 2017 and never got to ride on the Rock Island Trail. I hope to get back to central Missouri one day and ride the Rock Island and revisit the Katy. I will certainly try to plan a stay in one of your cabins.
Native American Petroglyphs in Huntsdale
- + Two of the pictographs in question were still there in 2010 when I rode the KATY often, then. Yet, they were small and hard to find visually.
Recently, however, on June 29th, 2023, I rode the Rochp...
Discussion started 06/30/23 9:57:02 AM by JD - 10 replies (last reply by JD at 11/21/25 12:23:53 PM)JD from Shawnee, KS on 06/30/23 9:57:02 AM
Two of the pictographs in question were still there in 2010 when I rode the KATY often, then. Yet, they were small and hard to find visually.
Recently, however, on June 29th, 2023, I rode the Rochport/Huntsdale section to discover these pictographs no longer exist. To me it looks like large slap-layers of rock from the face of this bluff have fallen. The face of this bluff no longer looks like it did 13-years ago.
Probably a combination of fading paint and fallen rock caused their demise.
Bill in Houston from Houston on 06/30/23 11:00:01 AM
Sad to hear that they are gone.
JD from Shawnee, KS on 07/02/23 11:23:06 AM
Yeah. The red/orange upside-down eyebrow with a dot above it on the far-left side of the bluff appears to have fallen with a large slap of rock. Not sure what happened to the black one on the far-right side of it. Sad.
anonymous on 07/02/23 12:20:49 PM
A slap of rock?
JD from Shawnee, KS on 07/08/23 11:59:40 AM
Yes. These limestone bluffs are known for their falling rocks. In fact, trail signage encourages users to keep moving while under them to avoid being hit by falling rocks.
If you look at the Big Moniteau Bluff's face today, it looks like its missing rocks fall in layers six to 10-inches thick. You can see the rough edges of slab-like missing rocks.
This bluff has lost lots of rock. Its rough looking crevices have almost disappeared.
anonymous on 07/09/23 9:34:16 AM
I see….now they are slabs. Not a geologist here so thought there was a distinguishable difference between a slap of rock and a slab of rock. I see now that they are slabs so it’s not a geological difference.
JD from Shawnee, KS on 08/30/23 10:03:21 AM
Yeah. Slabs of rock.
Kdbilyeu from Columbia, MO on 09/02/23 7:11:15 PM
I rode my bike by there today and saw the amazon looking pictograph clearly. I wasn’t sure they would be visible with the foliage on the trees, but they were almost as visible as when I rode by in early April. So don’t despair yet!
anonymous on 09/04/23 1:36:07 PM
Interesting. Am wondering why it was reported that they were no longer there.
Guessing they are there and someone just couldn’t see them and assumed they were no longer there.
JD from Shawnee on 11/23/24 10:19:59 AM
Actually, these painted pictographs are now gone. In fact, the whole face of this bluff is much smoother, now, from past recent years. Quite a bit of rock has fallen from it.
JD from Shawnee, KS on 11/21/25 12:23:53 PM
After studying photos of these pictographs from several Internet websites, I'm guessing they fell on or near 2019 plus or minus a year or two.
The entire face of this bluff has changed radically over recent years.
Yet, I wonder if their remains are in the rock rubble at the bottom of this bluff??
AmTrak in Kirkwood MO
- + Checking to see if anyone has used the Kirkwood AmTrak station to gain access and return trip from the Katy. Starting my ride in St. Charles. Would like to hear the pros and cons. This does seem like ...
Discussion started 11/17/25 6:29:46 PM by Gordon - 2 replies (last reply by Gordon Stutts at 11/19/25 5:36:30 PM)Gordon from Hartwell,GA on 11/17/25 6:29:46 PM
Checking to see if anyone has used the Kirkwood AmTrak station to gain access and return trip from the Katy. Starting my ride in St. Charles. Would like to hear the pros and cons. This does seem like a better option than the St Louis Amtrak when starting near the eastern terminus of the Katy.
Thanks for all your thoughts and information.
Bill in Columbia (was Houston) on 11/19/25 4:13:48 PM
At the top of the page, click Search and then type Kirkwood into the box. Lots of people have used the Kirkwood station, so it will be great to see their experiences. Just in case nobody replies to this post.
Gordon Stutts from Lavonia on 11/19/25 5:36:20 PM
Thanks Bill...
New to this forum... still trying to figure out..... your info helps lot
... thanks
Mount Nebo Cottage in Rocheport
- + Great place to eat. But I think the name has changed.
Indoor and outdoor seating. Wood fired pizza and some other tasty options. Full bar.
Was open 5pm-8pm+ when I was there. The only other plac...
Discussion started 11/19/25 12:10:31 PM by Haughwout - 0 repliesHaughwout from Flagstaff on 11/19/25 12:10:31 PM
Great place to eat. But I think the name has changed.
Indoor and outdoor seating. Wood fired pizza and some other tasty options. Full bar.
Was open 5pm-8pm+ when I was there. The only other place to eat at night is the "general store" which is actually a restaurant.
I enjoyed the pizza and atmosphere.
Rocheport General Store in Rocheport
- + This is a restaurant - NOT a store. At best they have a few bags of chips or cookies for sale, but don't plan on stocking up with provisions for your ride. There are no "stores" per se in the town. ...
Discussion started 11/19/25 12:07:16 PM by Haughwout - 0 repliesHaughwout from Flagstaff on 11/19/25 12:07:16 PM
This is a restaurant - NOT a store. At best they have a few bags of chips or cookies for sale, but don't plan on stocking up with provisions for your ride. There are no "stores" per se in the town. The bike shop also has some snacks.
Katy Trail Bed & Bikefest in Rocheport
- + Great place to stay. They stock the fridge with lots of breakfast food for you to self-prepare. Which is great, because there is no store in town. (The General Store is a restaurant - not a store)....
Discussion started 11/19/25 12:04:57 PM by Haughwout - 0 repliesHaughwout from Flagstaff on 11/19/25 12:04:57 PM
Great place to stay. They stock the fridge with lots of breakfast food for you to self-prepare. Which is great, because there is no store in town. (The General Store is a restaurant - not a store). They also stock free snacks and a couple items to buy (frozen pizza and soda).
Worth a second night just to explore the area.
I had the Jefferson room which shared a bath with the other room on the first floor - no problem sharing. Also did some free laundry in there machines.
They have a shed for locking up your bike (no bikes in room).
Self check-in and out. I would stay here again.
I ate at the winery in town - they serve wood fired pizza, salads and a few other dishes, plus a full bar if you want a drink. The other place to eat at night is the General store which has a similar menu and maybe live music.
Big Creek Cafe in Pleasant Hill
- + Small town diner food. Table cross talk, friendly waitresses. Right on the trail. Glad I stopped here. Get dessert....
BTW - stayed at a place in pleasant hill that I found on Airbnb - an airst...
Discussion started 11/19/25 11:59:31 AM by Haughwout - 0 repliesHaughwout from Flagstaff on 11/19/25 11:59:31 AM
Small town diner food. Table cross talk, friendly waitresses. Right on the trail. Glad I stopped here. Get dessert....
BTW - stayed at a place in pleasant hill that I found on Airbnb - an airstream trailer about 1.6 miles off the trail.
Country Inn & Suites On Historic Main Street in St Charles
- + November 9, 2025
Excellent place to stay. Right on the trail (but no sign on the trail side, so don't miss it).
Allowed bike in room and gave me a first floor room.
Breakfast was included - ty...
Discussion started 11/19/25 11:57:06 AM by Haughwout - 0 repliesHaughwout from Flagstaff on 11/19/25 11:57:06 AM
November 9, 2025
Excellent place to stay. Right on the trail (but no sign on the trail side, so don't miss it).
Allowed bike in room and gave me a first floor room.
Breakfast was included - typical hotel breakfast.
Free Wifi.
Joey's Bird House B&B in McKittrick
- + Stay here!!
I stayed here November 7 2025. Very comfortable, right by the trail. Easy ride to Hermann for sunset on the bridge and dinner.
She had a fresh loaf of banana bread waiting for me an...
Discussion started 11/19/25 11:54:04 AM by Haughwout - 0 repliesHaughwout from Flagstaff on 11/19/25 11:54:04 AM
Stay here!!
I stayed here November 7 2025. Very comfortable, right by the trail. Easy ride to Hermann for sunset on the bridge and dinner.
She had a fresh loaf of banana bread waiting for me and also cooked me the best breakfast I've had in a really long time, including fresh veggies from her garden.
So glad I stayed here instead of a hotel.
Also Verizon phone reception was good.
Turner Katy Trail Shelter Winter Changes
- + The Turner Katy Trail Shelter will be going to reservations only for the winter season beginning Monday, November 17th. This means there will be no key left outside. You can make your reservation he...
Discussion started 11/13/25 5:15:07 PM by Jim - 0 repliesJim from St. Thomas on 11/13/25 5:15:07 PM
The Turner Katy Trail Shelter will be going to reservations only for the winter season beginning Monday, November 17th. This means there will be no key left outside. You can make your reservation here: https://www.conservemo.org/turner-katy-trail-shelter Please make your reservation a couple of days in advance to allow the volunteers time to leave the key out and turn the heat up.
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