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John D from Detroit on 5/24/2019 4:11:00 AM:

I can not find a map which shows the Mile Markers that are used to disclose trail closures. For instance: There is a potential closure between MM (mile marker) 117 & 118 east of Portland, but how the bleep do I find that specific segment on a map?
Thanx in advance,
John D.

Ray (webmaster) on 5/24/2019 6:18:31 AM:

I'm sorry to say that there is not currently a map showing the mile markers.

But I understand how useful this would be, so I will build that feature. It may take several days, so unfortunately that won't help you right now. But it's in the works and I'll post something here when it's ready.

In the meantime, here's what to do:

1. Go to the Towns and Services page.

2. The fourth column tells you the mile marker number at each town, for example Portland is mile 115.9.

3. Go to the Katy Trail Map page.

4. Right under the map, you'll see "Center Map at" - select Portland from this list.

5. Below that, you'll see "Show mile markers every" - select 1 mile and click Update Map.

6. Now you see the distance measurements from Portland. Since you know Portland is at mile marker 115.9, you know the 117-118 closure is between roughly 1 to 2 miles west of Portland (note that 117-118 is west of Portland, not east).

So again, sorry that you currently have to go through the above steps to see this info on a map, but I will get a "Mile Marker" feature added to the map ASAP.

Anonymous on 5/24/2019 8:09:12 AM:

John D, in the mean time.....the Park Maps on the Missouri State Parks website, Katy Trail, has the mile marker number next to each town name.

This will be a great addition to our site. Thanks Ray.

Ray (webmaster) on 5/25/2019 9:17:41 AM:

The map now features trail mile marker numbers.

For starters, here's a link to Portland, with mile marker numbers every mile.

If the map gets too crowded with all those mile markers on it, you can click edit settings and change Show markers every to a larger number.

I'll add a separate discussion about this to the forum, but wanted to be sure to mention it in this thread.

Happy trails!

Frank from St. Louis on 5/25/2019 10:39:58 AM:

I have to agree with the comment above. In the old design of the website, you could change from west/east to east/west with a click, and you could center it on a town with a click, too. I can't figure out how to do that now. Also, the town pages were more helpful. I kind of like the old format better, especially the mileage chart.

Gary from Near Tebbetts on 5/25/2019 1:17:05 PM:

Excellent job with the mile markers on the trail map Ray. I give it two thumbs up and I’ll through in a couple of big toes also.

John D from Detroit on 5/25/2019 6:17:21 PM:

Alright Ray,
I appreciate the info.
Thanx

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