Happy Trails Katy-ring Service

Day 4 was from Hartsburg to Hermann, the longest ride of the journey, ~60 miles. In my research, there aren't any food options between these two points. After reading some reviews of Happy Trails Katy-ring Service, I decided to give it a try. I called Rachel who answered right away. She informed me that this is not her 'business' rather it is out of kindness (my words) that she provides lunch to trail riders. If she is available, she'll deliver it to you in person, otherwise, it will be waiting in the refrigerator at the Turner Shelter. She was very accommodating to my vegetarian diet. I order a veggie sandwich, veggies, fruit and pretzels. Rachel texted me in the morning of Day 4 to say my lunch which I paid for via Venmo, would be in the refrigerator labeled with my name. When I arrived around 11a, I grabbed my lunch and headed to a shaded picnic table off the trail away from the Shelter. When I laid it out on the table, I was in awe at the size of the sandwich, literally a garden on hearty whole grain bread, carrots, an apple, banana and a bag of pretzels. It was like 'mom' packed me a special lunch when I was a kid. I was emotionally overwhelmed by the generosity of the service and lunch perhaps because the journey was showing me that kindness still exists in the world. I ate the whole damn sandwich and carrots. Saved the rest for breaks down the trail. Strapped the pretzels to my handlebar roll bag so I could nibble on them along the trail. Best $15 meal I had on the trail! Highly recommend this experience.

We are planning to do Katy trail this June 8th staring in Clinton going to Saint Charles . We were wondering prices and what trailheads you deliver too? Thank you for info:)

There's a good chance that they will not see your question here - your best bet is to call them directly at 913-636-8645.

Good luck with your ride - have fun out there!

Rachel's service is amazing! The food was delicious, healthy, filling, and carefully packed to travel well in your panniers. Rachel is friendly and a great communicator and will customize to meet your tastes. We had ham and cheese sandwiches on multigrain bread with lettuce, tomatoes, onions and pickles packed separately to keep everything fresh, asking with carrots, banana, apple, orange, pretzels, and a bicycle themed sugar cookie. This was some of the very best food we ate on the entire ride from Clinton to St. Charles. Do yourself a favor and arrange to meet Rachel in Tebbetts to pick up an awesome lunch.

I love this! Rachel and her kids are providing a much needed service in that area for the trail community!
#teamwork

Even though we rolled in about 3 hours later than planned, Rachel was so welcoming and concerned about our well-being! This was just what we needed after a tough ride that day. Folks like Rachel and her girls are what make the Katy Trail so great.

Seeing Cobra Kai Chris' entry reminded me that I forgot to thank Rachel for our lunchboxes. I rode the KT last Sept and her meal hit the spot. We had sandwiches, veggies, fruit, a cookie (I think) and honey mustard pretzels. It was a huge meal and I shared a few items with other riders at the trailhead. But I hoarded all the honey mustard pretzels. Only after one pretzel did I realize how much I needed the sodium. It was generous bag of pretzels, too, which I could have shared. But, nope, I kept it all for me. :) Rachel, thank you for providing a satisfying, delicious meal. It was well balanced, much needed and greatly appreciated. And thank you to your daughters, too.

Rachel Collins you saved us!! It was so great meeting you and your beautiful daughters, and the sandwiches really hit the spot. So glad we found you on this page, we will see you again in the spring!!

5 Star recommendation for Rachel 913-636-8645

Rachel brought us a terrific lunch, with fresh fruit and sandwiches to the Turner Shelter in Tebbetts. Food was great and very reasonable price. She also brought us water for our bottles. We highly recommend her catering service. It’s in a great location also, between Hermann and Jefferson City there are not many options.

Does anyone have a phone number for Happy Trail Catering in Tebbetts

Rachel Collins Happy Trails 913-636-8645

Thank you. We're at the Globe Hotel, and Leaia was trying to help us.