Dotty's Cafe
- + Recently, my family and I ate in Hartsburg at Dotty's Cafe. It was a nice family atmosphere. We had a wonderful meal and an excellent waitress, who by the way sings to the music on the XM satelitte ra...
Discussion started 03/08/2005 11:28 PM by Satisfied Customer - 2 replies (last reply by Customer at 03/11/2005 11:15 AM)Satisfied Customer from Columbia on 03/08/2005 11:28 PM
Recently, my family and I ate in Hartsburg at Dotty's Cafe. It was a nice family atmosphere. We had a wonderful meal and an excellent waitress, who by the way sings to the music on the XM satelitte radio. (She has a beautiful voice.) As we were eating Dotty and the waitress sang an anniversary song to a couple that was there for dinner.
My husband and I ate prime rib and our son ate a cheeseburger. It was the best prime rib we have ever eaten. We also at blackberry cobbler with ice cream, it was to die for! You have to stop and eat there if you get a chance!
Another satisfied customer from Columbia on 03/08/2005 11:31 PM
I have also eaten at Dotty's Cafe and I would have to agree, the food is wonderful. My favorite is the Jumbo fried shrimp and the roast beef dinner.
Customer from Columbia on 03/11/2005 11:15 AM
My family and I make special trips to Hartsburg just to eat at Dotty's. The food and the service are both GREAT.
Creasons Katy Trail Shuttle Services (McKittrick)
- + What is the cost of a shuttle from Clinton to St. Charles for a solo rider, bike and Burley bike trailer? I'm considering riding the Katy from St. Charles to Clinton and camping. Also, any pointers ...
Discussion started 02/10/2005 02:53 PM by Edna - 2 replies (last reply by TR in Jboro at 02/23/2005 07:03 PM)Edna from Waukesha, WI on 02/10/2005 02:53 PM
What is the cost of a shuttle from Clinton to St. Charles for a solo rider, bike and Burley bike trailer? I'm considering riding the Katy from St. Charles to Clinton and camping. Also, any pointers and suggestions would be welcome. Thanks.
Ray (webmaster) on 02/16/2005 12:31 PM
I haven't gotten prices from Gary Creason, but I do have a 2004 rate sheet from TC Tours shuttle (based at the Touring Cyclist bike shop in St Charles). Their prices range from $60 for St Charles to Weldon Spring, to $360 for St Charles to Clinton. Note that these rates include 1 to 4 people and their bikes & luggage. So St Charles to Clinton is only $90 per person if you can find three other people to split the ride. For 5 or more, add $5/person and $5/bike (don't know what their maximum capacity is). Again, this is from a rate sheet dated 2004, so rates might have changed, but this gives you a general idea what to expect.
Here's a list of all shuttle services (using the "Plan a Ride" feature):
shuttle list
Regarding camping, here is a list of all campgrounds along the trail :
campground list
TR in Jboro from Jonesboro, AR on 02/23/2005 07:03 PM
Another option is the AMTRACK. You can catch it at Sedalia so you will have to ride back to Sedalia from Clinton or have a shuttle bring you from Clinton to Sedalia. I used the shuttle (local cab company in Sedalia) in April 04 and the cost was $50. The AMTRACK will take you from Sedalia to Kirkwood, (about 18 miles south of St. Charles) and you can ride from the station to St. Charles or get a shuttle to take you (the cost for this was $50 in April 04. The Amtrack fare is $22 plus a small fee for your bike and trailer.
Clinton
- + Uchie's was a good dinner. On the town square.
It was getting dark at Clinton (coming off the trail from St. Louis, pedaling on to KC area and Lawrence). We rode a couple miles west of Clinto...
Discussion started 02/22/2005 03:57 PM by Tommy - 0 repliesTommy from Lawrence, KS on 02/22/2005 03:57 PM
Uchie's was a good dinner. On the town square.
It was getting dark at Clinton (coming off the trail from St. Louis, pedaling on to KC area and Lawrence). We rode a couple miles west of Clinton on Route 7 (good shoulder) to the Haysler A Poague Conservation Area. Just a little state-owned swampland and a roadside park. Got out into the shrub away from the highway and camped. I've seen conflicting information on whether this was an 'approved' camping spot, but worked fine. The ride into KC worked pretty well from Clinton (up to Blairstown, over to Garden City, etc).
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Pilot Grove
- + Camped the night in the City Park (SW corner of town). The toilet in the park looked bad from the outside, and was locked. Fortunately, the trailhead toilet is 60 seconds of pedaling away. The poli...
Discussion started 02/22/2005 03:46 PM by Tommy - 0 repliesTommy from Lawrence, KS on 02/22/2005 03:46 PM
Camped the night in the City Park (SW corner of town). The toilet in the park looked bad from the outside, and was locked. Fortunately, the trailhead toilet is 60 seconds of pedaling away. The policeman asked our names, and offered us the key to the toilet, but we didn't need it.
More importantly, the city park has a wonderful small swimming pool. This was the most beautiful sight imaginable after 4 days on the trail in July. We rinsed our togs in the bathhouse and swam for an hour (should've charged, but didn't) before they locked up for the night.
Becky's Burgers wasn't bad, either. A good stop.
Downtown Clinton
- + The downtown is one of the nicest anywhere. Somehow or another, Wal-mart has not succeeded in killing it. It is too bad the trailhead is out in Bull-mart country rather than near the restored downto...
Discussion started 09/19/2004 10:14 PM by Paul Marlin - 1 reply (last reply by Don Lewis at 02/20/2005 09:54 PM)Paul Marlin from Quincy, Il on 09/19/2004 10:14 PM
The downtown is one of the nicest anywhere. Somehow or another, Wal-mart has not succeeded in killing it. It is too bad the trailhead is out in Bull-mart country rather than near the restored downtown train station.
Don Lewis from St Peters Mo on 02/20/2005 09:54 PM
My sons and I are planning a trip in 05 from Clinton to Machens(if the 3 miles that are in dispute by the property owners is resolved in 05, if not then to St Charles) Clinton is probably the most lovely and friendly little town that you will encounter on the trail! Everything that you will ever need is there, and the people are so nice! If you know someone that is a member of the local elks lodge, have them take you into their club! You will have the time of your life! I am looking forward to the trip! Have always wanted to do it, and Im lucky enough that one of my son's Father and Mother in laws lives in Clinton, so we have a place to stay the night before our departure!
Camping Options
- + A couple friends and I will be biking from St. Charles to the Katy Roundhouse and back this coming September. We are looking for a good place to camp about half way in between. Does anybody have any...
Discussion started 01/25/2005 11:12 AM by CSCman - 0 repliesCSCman from Chapin, IL on 01/25/2005 11:12 AM
A couple friends and I will be biking from St. Charles to the Katy Roundhouse and back this coming September. We are looking for a good place to camp about half way in between. Does anybody have any suggestions as to a place. Has anyone used the Steamboat Junction campground in Blufton and if so what were you thoughts. Thanks so much for the information.
Mileage/Direction Questions
- + I am considering a trip across the trail next spring. I have a couple questions for you veterans.
Is it a better ride east-to-west or west-to-east? Prevailing winds? Uphill/downhill?
...
Discussion started 10/31/2004 10:01 PM - 5 replies (last reply by dwEbersole at 01/13/2005 07:35 PM)Anonymous on 10/31/2004 10:01 PM
I am considering a trip across the trail next spring. I have a couple questions for you veterans.
Is it a better ride east-to-west or west-to-east? Prevailing winds? Uphill/downhill?
I'm excusively a road rider, so given the surface, what is a reasonable amount of mileage to think about per day?
Thanks for any input.
TRinJboro from Jonesboro, AR on 11/01/2004 12:24 PM
I rode the trail in early April this year from west to east. I had hoped to catch a west or southwest wind, but the first two days the wind was out of the east and northeast (headwind), making those days cold and miserable. On the third day the wind changed out of the NW and I had a tailwind the rest of the way. So, I guess what I'm saying is there is really no way to know in the spring in MO, because the weather changes quickly. You don't have to worry about hills, the trail is almost flat all the way. I'm also a road rider, and I went 40 miles the first day (Clinton to Sedelia), 80 the second day (Sedelia to Columbia), 40 the third day ( Columbia to Tebbets) and 85 the fourth day (Tebbets to St. Charles). I guess this again depends on your level of fitness, and your iternary.
Anonymous on 11/01/2004 01:50 PM
That's a very helpful response. THANKS!
If I might ask a couple more questions - what kind of bike did you ride? Road? Moutain? ??? How wide a tire? I'm thinking about a cyclo-cross bike with some tires wider than the road tire I ride.
Thanks again.
TRinJboro from Jonesboro, AR on 11/01/2004 05:22 PM
I rode a mountain bike I borrowed from a friend. It's not the ideal bike for the trail, but it's better than a road bike, because if you get a heavy rain, the trail becomes too mushy for a road bike. I'm told a hybrid is the ideal bike, and I'm going to rent one if I do the trail again next year. If it is as good as I'm told, I'll probably buy one. The best way to get input on this is to call one of the bike shops that cater to the trail, a couple of good ones are The Touring Cyclist, in St. Charles 636 949-9630 and Scenic Cycles in Marthasville 636 433-2909. Good luck, you'll love the KATY !
Paul Knoblock from St. Louis, MO on 12/11/2004 10:18 AM
Hopefully you haven't made your purchase on a bike for the Katy. I ride a road bike and wanted a bike for the Katy Trail and commuting. I purchased a cyclocross ( Lemond "Poprad" ). It is a great bike for the Katy. The tires are 700x32 which are wide enough and they are knobby. The frame is Reynolds 853 steel which will keep the rode "feel" to a minimum (vs aluminum). Comes with Shimano 105 shifters. Great bike!!!!
dwEbersole from Ellisville,MO on 01/13/2005 07:35 PM
Given: 1 full mountain bike, 83# of camping gear, 8 pts of water each
day. Riding in mid-October. Cash to buy food at near-trail venues.
Results: Day 1 Truman Lake State Park Campgounds to Cliffton City 85m
Day 2 Cliffton City to Wilton w\ side exersion up Columbia
fitness trail part way 72m. Camped out at Riverside
Store.
Day 3 Wilton to Herman. Went to Octoberfest. Camped in City
Park. 78m which excludes trip into herman from Loutre
Market only.
Day 4 Herman to St. Charles at Blanchette Landing Park. Side
trip about five miles up Lost Valley Trail. 80m.
Conclusion: Fantastic Trip.
In response to a question I read in the replies, It should be noted
that the wind blows down-river almost every summer afternoon at better than twelve knots. You do the math. I have ridden the trail
Clinton to SC as sections at least twice, and have never achieved what others proudly hail as a continuous east-to-west crossing.
Jefferson City to Hartsburg
- + I'm a KATY Trail volunteer, rode from Jefferson City to Hartsburg and return today 1/1/05. Trenching just east of trail head at JC is underway to install flush toilets at last!
Bridge work is c...
Discussion started 01/01/2005 05:39 PM by John P. - 0 repliesJohn P. from Jefferson City on 01/01/2005 05:39 PM
I'm a KATY Trail volunteer, rode from Jefferson City to Hartsburg and return today 1/1/05. Trenching just east of trail head at JC is underway to install flush toilets at last!
Bridge work is complete and cleaning of leaves, limbs, etc. from mm149 to Claysville has been done, don't know if the pipeline that runs under the trail has been removed at mm149. A dock that is not longer in use on the Missouri River exists at this location where fuel was barged in and pumped up the hill through the pipeline that will or has been removed. Trail is rough in the mile or so section.
The folks at Claysville are busy building onto the restaurant and store.
Good ride but did get wet (rain) on the return from Hartsburg.
By the way the work on the Missouri River Bridge from Jefferson City is complete and the bicycle lane has been restriped (you must ride against the traffic going into Jefferson City).
John P.
John P. from Jefferson City on 01/01/2005 05:39 PM
I'm a KATY Trail volunteer, rode from Jefferson City to Hartsburg and return today 1/1/05. Trenching just east of trail head at JC is underway to install flush toilets at last!
Bridge work is complete and cleaning of leaves, limbs, etc. from mm149 to Claysville has been done, don't know if the pipeline that runs under the trail has been removed at mm149. A dock that is not longer in use on the Missouri River exists at this location where fuel was barged in and pumped up the hill through the pipeline that will or has been removed. Trail is rough in the mile or so section.
The folks at Claysville are busy building onto the restaurant and store.
Good ride but did get wet (rain) on the return from Hartsburg.
By the way the work on the Missouri River Bridge from Jefferson City is complete and the bicycle lane has been restriped (you must ride against the traffic going into Jefferson City).
John P.
Trail Conditions early November
- + Going to try to ride from Marthasville to St. Charles Monday or Tuesday. Anyone been on the trail the last week or so, and if so how has the rains affected it.
Discussion started 11/04/2004 07:55 AM by TRinJboro - 3 replies (last reply by troy ratliff at 11/10/2004 12:19 PM)TRinJboro from Jonesboro, AR on 11/04/2004 07:55 AM
Going to try to ride from Marthasville to St. Charles Monday or Tuesday. Anyone been on the trail the last week or so, and if so how has the rains affected it.
Ray (webmaster) on 11/04/2004 11:46 AM
I had heard that it's muddy between Weldon Spring and Greens Bottom (St Charles), due to some construction work they were doing around there that removed a lot of the gravel from the trail surface. Haven't had a chance to see it myelf, so I don't know how bad it is. Talked to the DNR about this on Tuesday 11/2, and they said they would report it to their field people in that region and hopefully have fresh gravel out there within a week. So be prepared to get a little dirty toward the end of your ride.
Please let me know if you run into bad conditions, and I'll try to spread the word, or just post a message here.
Enjoy your ride!
CSCman from Chapin, IL on 11/08/2004 09:18 AM
A friend and I biked from St. Charles out past Augusta and back and did not find any places really muddy. There were some areas close to Weldon Springs that looked like they might have done some work recently but they were very ridable.
troy ratliff from Jonesboro, AR on 11/10/2004 12:19 PM
Rode from Marthasville to Weldon Springs and back on Monday. The trail is in excellent shape in this area. The only problem is everything is pretty much closed this time of the year and there is no water at the rest stops and food and drinks are hard to come by.
Great food and service; homey (Trailside Bar & Grill in Rhineland)
- + This is a friendly place with great specials, delicious food, and reasonable prices. Prompt service. Very clean. So comfy that it was difficult to get back on the trail! Met some bikers (mid Octob...
Discussion started 10/22/2004 09:37 AM - 2 replies (last reply by Dan and Jamie A at 10/29/2004 08:23 AM)Anonymous on 10/22/2004 09:37 AM
This is a friendly place with great specials, delicious food, and reasonable prices. Prompt service. Very clean. So comfy that it was difficult to get back on the trail! Met some bikers (mid October) who said they had no restaurant for 26 miles going east from Rhineland. They had enjoyed the food so much at Trailside that they had returned the next day. There is a bar/restaurant at Portland (looked ok). Guess the bar at Treloar is not reliable on the hours?
Anonymous on 10/22/2004 09:37 AM
This is a friendly place with great specials, delicious food, and reasonable prices. Prompt service. Very clean. So comfy that it was difficult to get back on the trail! Met some bikers (mid October) who said they had no restaurant for 26 miles going east from Rhineland. They had enjoyed the food so much at Trailside that they had returned the next day. There is a bar/restaurant at Portland (looked ok). Guess the bar at Treloar is not reliable on the hours?
Ray (webmaster) on 10/22/2004 04:54 PM
Thanks for mentioning the Treloar Bar hours - I just called them to get their hours, and updated our listing for them. Seems they changed their hours since the last time I talked to them a few months ago.
Ray (webmaster) on 10/22/2004 04:54 PM
Thanks for mentioning the Treloar Bar hours - I just called them to get their hours, and updated our listing for them. Seems they changed their hours since the last time I talked to them a few months ago.
Dan and Jamie A from St Louis, MO on 10/29/2004 08:23 AM
By the time we got to the restaurant we were so hungry. There is not really any good place to eat until you get to Rhineland (between Tebbetts and Rhineland). We were really just expecting to find something, anything to eat but it turned out the food was really good. Between the two of us we had barbeque pork, fried chicken, mashed potatoes, WONDERFUL german potato salad and green beans. This was definitley a refreshing stop. You can even order sandwiches to go (which we did for the ride to Peers). PS on Sunday they close at 2:00pm.
Dan and Jamie A from St Louis, MO on 10/29/2004 08:23 AM
By the time we got to the restaurant we were so hungry. There is not really any good place to eat until you get to Rhineland (between Tebbetts and Rhineland). We were really just expecting to find something, anything to eat but it turned out the food was really good. Between the two of us we had barbeque pork, fried chicken, mashed potatoes, WONDERFUL german potato salad and green beans. This was definitley a refreshing stop. You can even order sandwiches to go (which we did for the ride to Peers). PS on Sunday they close at 2:00pm.
great B & B (Concord Hill B&B, Peers)
- + This was a nice B & B. We have never stayed in a Bed and Breakfast before but this will set a high standard for us. For less than $100 for the night you get to stay in a warm bed, soak in a hot tub ...
Discussion started 10/26/2004 02:53 PM by Jamie and Dan A - 0 repliesJamie and Dan A from St Louis, MO on 10/26/2004 02:53 PM
This was a nice B & B. We have never stayed in a Bed and Breakfast before but this will set a high standard for us. For less than $100 for the night you get to stay in a warm bed, soak in a hot tub and meet some great people (Vicki and Tom). This was great after a long days ride on the trail.
Jamie and Dan A from St Louis, MO on 10/26/2004 02:53 PM
This was a nice B & B. We have never stayed in a Bed and Breakfast before but this will set a high standard for us. For less than $100 for the night you get to stay in a warm bed, soak in a hot tub and meet some great people (Vicki and Tom). This was great after a long days ride on the trail.
KCbaggers
- + I have started a yahoo group to try and get some baggers together for trips of different kinds. Check out http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kcbaggers/
Open to talk and discussion on any kind of self cont...
Discussion started 10/14/2004 10:59 PM by Nick(kc) - 0 repliesNick(kc) from smithville on 10/14/2004 10:59 PM
I have started a yahoo group to try and get some baggers together for trips of different kinds. Check out http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kcbaggers/
Open to talk and discussion on any kind of self contained camping, overnight or weekend, at least until next summer... trying to keep it shorth for the rest of the fall.
Nick
Missouri River Floats, Rocheport B&Bs, Guidebooks...
- + Hi there all! Great website. Thank you!!! A few notes: Katy O'Neil B&B in Rocheport is now called the Katy Trail Bed & Bikefest. www.katytrailbb.com. If you are interested in adding a Mo River float t...
Discussion started 10/14/2004 10:02 PM by Brett Dufur - 0 repliesBrett Dufur from Rocheport on 10/14/2004 10:02 PM
Hi there all! Great website. Thank you!!! A few notes: Katy O'Neil B&B in Rocheport is now called the Katy Trail Bed & Bikefest. www.katytrailbb.com. If you are interested in adding a Mo River float to your cycling trip next year, check out www.mighty-mo.com. I am offering guided float trips most Saturdays next year from May through October. The Katy Trail Guidebook I write is now in its 7th edition. ($16.95) You can order it at www.pebblepublishing.com. Have a great trip! Brett
Brett Dufur from Rocheport on 10/14/2004 10:02 PM
Hi there all! Great website. Thank you!!! A few notes: Katy O'Neil B&B in Rocheport is now called the Katy Trail Bed & Bikefest. www.katytrailbb.com. If you are interested in adding a Mo River float to your cycling trip next year, check out www.mighty-mo.com. I am offering guided float trips most Saturdays next year from May through October. The Katy Trail Guidebook I write is now in its 7th edition. ($16.95) You can order it at www.pebblepublishing.com. Have a great trip! Brett
summit plaza best value inn -- holts summit
- + Although there are numerous signs along the trail offering free shuttle service from/to the trailhead to the Best Value Inn, the week of August 9, no shuttle was available. We had, therefore to cance...
Discussion started 09/02/2004 03:04 PM by heidi - 3 replies (last reply by Steve Case at 10/06/2004 11:00 PM)heidi from st. louis on 09/02/2004 03:04 PM
Although there are numerous signs along the trail offering free shuttle service from/to the trailhead to the Best Value Inn, the week of August 9, no shuttle was available. We had, therefore to cancel our reservations and used the Jefferson Inn B & B's shuttle service. The hotel still charged us for the accommodations we did not use. No amount of negotiating has budged them from their stance on this issue. If you feel compelled to stay at the Best Value Inn, I suggest calling in advance of the 24 hour cancellation notification time to confirm the shuttle is available or risk being charged for accommodations you don't use.
Best Value Inn Hotel from Holts Summit, Mo on 09/08/2004 03:16 PM
Heidi of St. Louis, Mo made her reservation though an internet service and only request was for a non smoking room. It was never indicated by Heidi that they were traveling the Katy Trail and were going to need the shuttle service offered by the hotel. She was not understanding that sometimes for one hour or more that the individual
doing the shuttle service is not available with no prior notice. Also since reservation was made through an internet travel agency service, those reservation can only be cancelled through the internet travel agency as any reservation made via a travel agency for any reason. All reservation made indicating need for shuttle service are accomadated or are informed that on that particular day for some reason it might not be available at time of making reservation. Even without prior notice shuttle is available 99% of the time and people are picked up within 20 minutes of calling.
nick(kc) on 09/29/2004 12:27 PM
I am with heidi on this. She didn't ask you said, did you bother to tell her? If it is available 99% of the time, then perhaps you should let EVERYONE making a reservation or using your hotel when it will not be available (that 1% of the time). The "internet" booking thing also sounds like a cop out...
Steve Case from Loveland, Colorado on 10/06/2004 11:00 PM
I just wanted to say that when my wife and I got to the trail head and found no phone we flagged down a policeman on patrol and he took us to a phone. When I called the hotel (no reservations) they very nicely said they would be there shortly. The next morning they shuttled us our two bikes and two bob trailers back to the trail head. As far as we were concerned they were the salt of the earth and we plan to stay there again one of these days.
Jefferson City to Sedalia
- + We are taking the train to Jeff City and biking to Sedalia the weekend of Oct 15th. Anyone have any suggestions for us as to scenic stops or events along the way? Any suggestions on that one thing y...
Discussion started 09/27/2004 09:38 AM by KD - 3 replies (last reply by Ray (webmaster) at 09/28/2004 10:00 AM)KD from KANSAS CITY on 09/27/2004 09:38 AM
We are taking the train to Jeff City and biking to Sedalia the weekend of Oct 15th. Anyone have any suggestions for us as to scenic stops or events along the way? Any suggestions on that one thing you wished you would have packed but didn't? Anyone going to be on the trail that weekend?
T-Dawg on 09/27/2004 08:38 PM
I'm going the same date! Hey, maybe we can hook up for a beer and to swap stories!
KD from KC on 09/28/2004 09:28 AM
Yeah, T Dawg that sounds good.......I like Miller Light in bottles..you pack 'em in and I'll meet you for one! I was really directing this question to someone that wasn't going on the trip w/me :)
Ray (webmaster) on 09/28/2004 10:00 AM
>suggestions for us as to scenic stops or events along the way?
You're riding one of the most scenic parts of the trail, along the river between JeffCity & Rocheport. There will be lots of nice scenery. Don't know of any events that weekend, along that part of the trail.
Be prepared: the ride over the bridge from JeffCity to the Katy Trail may be frightening - very fast cars zipping by very close to you!
>thing you wished you would have packed but didn't?
Kleenex/toilet paper. No, thankfully I don't have an interesting story to go along with that, but I wouldn't want to need & not have any. Extra water bottles too.
>Anyone going to be on the trail that weekend?
This is one of the busiest times of year on the trail; you'll see lots of riders out there, enjoying Missouri's great fall colors!
Old Town Augusta Inn (Augusta)
- + It is not published, but the Old Town Augusta Inn is ONLY open on weekends. I could have saved a long distance phone call if I had known that.
Discussion started 09/12/2004 08:32 PM by David S. - 0 repliesDavid S. from Indianapolis, IN on 09/12/2004 08:32 PM
It is not published, but the Old Town Augusta Inn is ONLY open on weekends. I could have saved a long distance phone call if I had known that.
David S. from Indianapolis, IN on 09/12/2004 08:32 PM
It is not published, but the Old Town Augusta Inn is ONLY open on weekends. I could have saved a long distance phone call if I had known that.
Gotta try out Emma's! (Augusta)
- + You HAVE to try the New Orlean's snowballs. I didn't believe that they would be better than a sno-cone, but, boy was I wrong! Great atmosphere and location! 3 thumbs up!
Discussion started 09/12/2004 07:45 PM by Bill - 0 repliesBill from St. Charles on 09/12/2004 07:45 PM
You HAVE to try the New Orlean's snowballs. I didn't believe that they would be better than a sno-cone, but, boy was I wrong! Great atmosphere and location! 3 thumbs up!
Bill from St. Charles on 09/12/2004 07:45 PM
You HAVE to try the New Orlean's snowballs. I didn't believe that they would be better than a sno-cone, but, boy was I wrong! Great atmosphere and location! 3 thumbs up!
Augusta Touring Cyclist
- + I see that The Touring Cyclist is not listed for Augusta. Did they close this store?
Discussion started 04/21/2004 02:49 PM by Rider - 2 replies (last reply by Ray (webmaster) at 09/11/2004 10:16 PM)Rider on 04/21/2004 02:49 PM
I see that The Touring Cyclist is not listed for Augusta. Did they close this store?
Rider on 04/21/2004 02:49 PM
I see that The Touring Cyclist is not listed for Augusta. Did they close this store?
Ray (webmaster) on 04/21/2004 06:22 PM
Yes, unfortunately the Augusta Touring Cyclist is permanently closed.
Ray (webmaster) on 04/21/2004 06:22 PM
Yes, unfortunately the Augusta Touring Cyclist is permanently closed.
Ray (webmaster) on 09/11/2004 10:16 PM
"Emma's on the Katy Trail" is now doing business in the former Touring Cyclist building. They have bike rentals, in addition to snacks and drinks. Their specialty is New Orleans snowballs - a refreshing treat after a hard ride on the trail.
Ray (webmaster) on 09/11/2004 10:16 PM
"Emma's on the Katy Trail" is now doing business in the former Touring Cyclist building. They have bike rentals, in addition to snacks and drinks. Their specialty is New Orleans snowballs - a refreshing treat after a hard ride on the trail.
3 day 150
- + My wife and I are planning to ride Pilot Grove to Defiance - approx 150 miles, staying in Hartsburg and McKittrick (or close by). Any suggestions or words of advice?
Discussion started 09/07/2004 09:02 PM by Russ S - 1 reply (last reply by Ray (webmaster) at 09/11/2004 07:06 AM)Russ S from Jeff City on 09/07/2004 09:02 PM
My wife and I are planning to ride Pilot Grove to Defiance - approx 150 miles, staying in Hartsburg and McKittrick (or close by). Any suggestions or words of advice?
Ray (webmaster) on 09/11/2004 07:06 AM
St Charles Parking
- + Where is the safest place in St. Charles to leave a car parked for two nights?
Discussion started 07/31/2004 11:17 AM - 2 replies (last reply by anonymous at 08/26/2004 07:50 PM)Anonymous on 07/31/2004 11:17 AM
Where is the safest place in St. Charles to leave a car parked for two nights?
Anonymous on 07/31/2004 11:17 AM
Where is the safest place in St. Charles to leave a car parked for two nights?
Trevor on 07/31/2004 09:10 PM
St Charles Trailhead is the best place. There's plenty of parking, and overnight parking is allowed. It's a busy enough area that there are usually people around, since the historic district is right there. And best of all, you're right on the trail!
Trevor on 07/31/2004 09:10 PM
St Charles Trailhead is the best place. There's plenty of parking, and overnight parking is allowed. It's a busy enough area that there are usually people around, since the historic district is right there. And best of all, you're right on the trail!
Anonymous on 08/26/2004 07:50 PM
Trevor, You were right on! We had no problems leaving our vehicle there for two nights. Just to be on the safe side, I contacted the St. Charles PD to let them know it would be there... Thanx!
Anonymous on 08/26/2004 07:50 PM
Trevor, You were right on! We had no problems leaving our vehicle there for two nights. Just to be on the safe side, I contacted the St. Charles PD to let them know it would be there... Thanx!
trailer on the AMTRAK
- + our family is planning a trip to clinton via amtrak with bikes in tow and then riding east to st. charles in august. does anyone know how amenable amtrak is to hauling bike trailers in storage. i'm ...
Discussion started 06/22/2004 04:18 PM by heidi - 6 replies (last reply by Bruce at 08/18/2004 05:17 PM)heidi from st. louis on 06/22/2004 04:18 PM
our family is planning a trip to clinton via amtrak with bikes in tow and then riding east to st. charles in august. does anyone know how amenable amtrak is to hauling bike trailers in storage. i'm assuming we have to pay a surcharge, but is it even possible?
Jon from St. Louis on 06/22/2004 09:13 PM
I didn't understand your question completely. It didn't say where you were coming from, KC? STL? If your getting on the train in St. Louis (Kirkwood) they can haul a few bikes unboxed. Now, one thing- you can't get to Clinton on a train, they pulled the tracks up when they made the KT Trail. The train will take you to Sedalia, and you will have to find a shuttle to Clinton. Let me know, I have some phone numbers. Cost is 22.00/person 10.00 for the bike. You need to make your reservations ASAP. Like yesterday.
Jon from St. Louis on 06/22/2004 09:19 PM
It cut the rest of my message off on the last post. Go buy the book, "Katy Trail Guidebook" by Brett Dufur. It has quite a bit of info. Again, I would make your reservations now. Have fun. Check to see that the train your on takes the bike as is, or needs the handlebars parallel to the body of the bike. You shouldn't have to mess with that.
Ray (webmaster) on 06/24/2004 01:00 PM
Here is a link to Amtrak's baggage policy, which discusses "Special Items" like strollers, golf bags, and bikes. I would think that a trailer would be just another special item. Just to be sure, you might want to call them at 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245).
heidi from st. louis on 06/25/2004 07:24 AM
I called and spoke to the AMTRAK reservation/information line and when I asked about traveling with a toddler trailer, they had never been asked such a question. They said I could take the item boxed as long as the dimensions of the box did not exceed 22"x28"x14" and did not weigh more than 50 lbs. The reservationist also noted that there would be a surcharge although we never reached consensus about what that amount would be. I think our family is now leaning towards someone driving us to Clinton...it s
heidi from St. Louis on 06/25/2004 07:26 AM
...the rest of my comment was cut off. If anyone has traveled from Kirkwood to Sedalia on the train with a toddler trailer I would be interested to hear about your experience. Thanks to everyone for their previous input.
Bruce from San francisco on 08/18/2004 05:17 PM
I would like to take the same trip in early October,alone. If you have any info or suggestions I would appreciate them. I plan to rent a bike in St. Louis, Amtrack to Sedalia, ride to Clinton then back to St. Charles. Hopefully a 3-4 day trip. I prefer to stay overnight in lodging and not camp. My email is Bruce@bar-kmortgage.com
Thanks for your help!
Shuttle service swap
- + If you live in another state that has good rail trails and would like to ride the Katy Trail, contact me for a 'shuttle swap'. I will haul cyclists and bikes to any location on the Katy Trail in exch...
Discussion started 08/13/2004 02:37 AM by savage24 - 0 repliessavage24 from Kansas City, MO on 08/13/2004 02:37 AM
If you live in another state that has good rail trails and would like to ride the Katy Trail, contact me for a 'shuttle swap'. I will haul cyclists and bikes to any location on the Katy Trail in exchange for a similar service for myself on another trail. I am particularly interested in: Elroy-Sparta (WI), Little Miami (OH), Caprock Canyon (TX) and will consider other trails/states.
Contact: dwalc@netzero.com Put shuttle swap in the subject line so I know its not spam. Thanks!
Camping in Bluffton
- + Tried to contact the campground, and recieved a recording that the number was wrong. I then tried the B&B phone, and recieved a recording said # no longer in service. Is the campground open if so do...
Discussion started 05/24/2004 12:48 PM by srbella - 1 reply (last reply by Scott N at 08/09/2004 07:43 PM)srbella from lawrence on 05/24/2004 12:48 PM
Tried to contact the campground, and recieved a recording that the number was wrong. I then tried the B&B phone, and recieved a recording said # no longer in service. Is the campground open if so does anybody have the new number?
srbella from lawrence on 05/24/2004 12:48 PM
Tried to contact the campground, and recieved a recording that the number was wrong. I then tried the B&B phone, and recieved a recording said # no longer in service. Is the campground open if so does anybody have the new number?
Scott N from Davenport on 08/09/2004 07:43 PM
Talked to the owner today, August 9th, 2004, her name is Sandra Benz. (314) 831-4807. The campground is open but the B&B is closed. Reservations only needed during Holidays and Peak times, otherwise they use the honor system and there is a drop box for fees.
Scott N from Davenport on 08/09/2004 07:43 PM
Talked to the owner today, August 9th, 2004, her name is Sandra Benz. (314) 831-4807. The campground is open but the B&B is closed. Reservations only needed during Holidays and Peak times, otherwise they use the honor system and there is a drop box for fees.
Steve's End-to-end Ride July 2004
- + We rode the entire trail from Clinton to St.Charles from Monday July 5 to Friday July 9. The storms on Sunday and Monday evening blew a lot of trees and branches on the trail between Sedalia and Boon...
Discussion started 07/29/2004 10:43 AM by Steve - 0 repliesSteve from Grapevine, Texas on 07/29/2004 10:43 AM
We rode the entire trail from Clinton to St.Charles from Monday July 5 to Friday July 9. The storms on Sunday and Monday evening blew a lot of trees and branches on the trail between Sedalia and Booneville. It was still great fun though. We spent the night in Sedalia, Rocheport, Tebbets, and Treloar(actually drove up to Warrenton for the night). When we rolled into St.Charles on Friday evening, there was a band playing a concert in the pavillion near the final St.Charles trail kiosk. Very cool! It was a great trip!
End of the trail
- + Does anyone know the mile marker # at the end of the trail just north of the 370 bridge? Thanks.
Discussion started 07/23/2004 04:08 PM by BJM - 1 reply (last reply by Ray (webmaster) at 07/27/2004 04:56 AM)BJM from Chesterfield on 07/23/2004 04:08 PM
Does anyone know the mile marker # at the end of the trail just north of the 370 bridge? Thanks.
Ray (webmaster) on 07/27/2004 04:56 AM
MM 38 is just south of the 370 Bridge; 37 is the first one to the north of the 370 Bridge.
By the way, the Mo DNR hopes to open the Katy Trail all the way to Machens (MM 27) within the next month or two. I've posted some basic information on the
home page, and will update this info whenever I learn more.