October ride
- + I am hoping to find interested parties to join a few friends of mine from my church dinner group and me to ride from Clinton to St. Charles this October 10-14. Overnight lodging in Sedalia the 10th, R...
Discussion started 08/07/2019 07:32 PM by F, TA - 2 replies (last reply by Someone at 08/09/2019 06:27 PM)F, TA from STL on 08/07/2019 07:32 PM
I am hoping to find interested parties to join a few friends of mine from my church dinner group and me to ride from Clinton to St. Charles this October 10-14. Overnight lodging in Sedalia the 10th, Rocheport Oct. 11, Jefferson City the 12th, and Hermann the 13th. The last day ride from Hermann to St. Charles the 14th.
Bill in Houston from Houston on 08/09/2019 10:03 AM
Your dinner group is some pretty tough riders!
Someone from Somewhere on 08/09/2019 06:27 PM
They DO get around! ?
Sedalia
- + August 2019 - we rode from Sedalia to Calhoun and returned to Sedalia. The ride was WONDERFUL!! Mostly shaded, and the high was around 85. The trail was in great shape!! Windsor is a neat little t...
Discussion started 08/05/2019 09:30 PM by Sam and Janice - 0 repliesSam and Janice from Southwest Oklahoma on 08/05/2019 09:30 PM
August 2019 - we rode from Sedalia to Calhoun and returned to Sedalia. The ride was WONDERFUL!! Mostly shaded, and the high was around 85. The trail was in great shape!! Windsor is a neat little town with a variety of places to eat. Missouri, thank you for this wonderful trail and for all the work your employees do to keep the trail in top condition!! We have travelled from Oklahoma to ride the Katy at least 10 times. Also, thank you Hotel Bothwell - what a grand old hotel!
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Marthasville
- + August 2019 - We stayed 2 nights at Joey's Bird House. Joey was great, and the Bird House is right on the trail! We rode 17 miles west - the trail was closed so we rode back to McKittrick and rode 2...
Discussion started 08/05/2019 09:20 PM by Sam and Janice - 0 repliesSam and Janice from Southwest Oklahoma on 08/05/2019 09:20 PM
August 2019 - We stayed 2 nights at Joey's Bird House. Joey was great, and the Bird House is right on the trail! We rode 17 miles west - the trail was closed so we rode back to McKittrick and rode 25 miles east. The trail is in great shape!!! One small spot was closed going east, and with a short detour mostly on asphalt roads, we were back on the trail. We have been riding the trail for about 20 years, and it is in great shape!! Thank you Missouri for this gem!! We ate ate Philly's Pizza at Marthasville - it was absolutely delicious!!
Katy trail B&B
- + After many months of planning an end to end ride in mid-June we decided to cancel because of approx. 100 miles of the trail being closed. My question is did anybody else have reservations at The Katy ...
Discussion started 06/25/2019 06:01 AM by Buck - 9 replies (last reply by Katy junction B&B at 08/05/2019 02:17 PM)Buck from N.H. on 06/25/2019 06:01 AM
After many months of planning an end to end ride in mid-June we decided to cancel because of approx. 100 miles of the trail being closed. My question is did anybody else have reservations at The Katy trail B&B in Rocheport and cancel and are still waiting for a refund? I received all my other refunds within 3 days and i'm still waiting for this buisness since June 4th. One E-mail and three phone calls and no reply from this B&B. Any info would be great. Thanks
Doug from Bluffton on 06/25/2019 06:56 AM
I understand your concern but please try to be patient. The flood has been devastating to businesses along the trail and Rocheport was hit particularly hard. They might still be making repairs or even unable to access their property to evaluate the damage and/or their records.
Bill in Houston from Houston on 06/25/2019 08:17 AM
Yeah, I was wondering if the B&B got water. I'm sure Merriwether's did...
Buck from N.H. on 06/25/2019 08:21 AM
Hello Doug, I fully understand the situation out there, in fact i had reservations with you and cancelled and received a check back from you within 5 days.[thanks] But to not even get an e-mail or a return phone call back from this B&B is not acceptable. I'm trying to be patient but it has now been 15 business days since i cancelled and would have thought by now i would have seen a refund. Thanks
Rocheport Resident from Rocheport on 06/25/2019 12:10 PM
Meriwether is high and dry. In fact, all of Rocheport was spared thanks to wonderful volunteers and sandbagging. Katy Trail B&B did not have water damage. All of the flooding was on the other side of the trail. Rocheport is completely open for business!
Marna from Boonville on 06/25/2019 02:02 PM
Could your deposit have been 'non refundable'? Many times they are.
Buck from N.H. on 06/25/2019 05:20 PM
We gave a 14 day notice and were told it would be a $15.00 cancellation fee which was fine with me but i'm still waiting for my balance of $199.96. That was on June4th. I know it takes about 3-5 business days for it to show up but it has now been 16 business days. This place will not answer my e-mails or return my phone calls. Not a good way to run a business.
Bill in Houston from Houston on 06/26/2019 09:32 AM
Oh, good news, Rocheport Resident! Thanks!
Buck from N.H. on 06/27/2019 03:00 PM
I finally heard back from The Katy trail B&B and said they were working on cancellation refunds. Thank you to them for at least getting back to me.
Katy junction B&B from Pilot Grove on 08/05/2019 02:17 PM
at the Katy junction B&B in Pilot Grove Don't take credit cards or take a deposit Bikers like that idea. just cash or a Check.
Thru ride
- + We have a ride planned from Sedalia to St Charles in late September. We have train tickets and lodging reservations. Anybody have a guess on whether we will be able to detour around damaged areas by t...
Discussion started 07/27/2019 11:23 AM by Lisa - 4 replies (last reply by Katy junction B&B at 08/05/2019 01:55 PM)Lisa from Webster Groves on 07/27/2019 11:23 AM
We have a ride planned from Sedalia to St Charles in late September. We have train tickets and lodging reservations. Anybody have a guess on whether we will be able to detour around damaged areas by then?
Lisa from Webster Groves on 07/27/2019 01:17 PM
Sorry, I should have checked September ride.
Michael from mountains from London on 07/28/2019 02:00 AM
Hi Lisa
Just posted a comment for you
Not sure if it got uploaded
Michael
Michael from mountains from London on 08/04/2019 03:30 PM
Hi Lisa
We plan a six day ride on exactly the same route as you, in late September this year.
We are just waiting to see what the conditions will be. I have a plan B (rearranging accommodation etc) but haven't actioned it yet - getting close to doing so. It involves riding west from Boonville and then out on the Rock Island Trail and back.
We don't mind short detours on back roads but after some steep hills and main highways on the Erie Canal Trail last year, we aren't into long ones.
Ray, the webmaster, has posted latest conditions.
Good luck; I'll be interested to learn what you decide to do
Michael
Katy junction B&B from Pilot Grove on 08/05/2019 01:55 PM
The Katy trail from Boonville going west was not damaged by the flooding from the missouri river. Been told and seen a lot of the bikers going west. But it was water damage going east on the trail at the time 100 miles was under water.
Tunnel
- + Is the tunnel west of Rochport opened yet?
Discussion started 08/01/2019 01:32 PM by Bill Young - 2 replies (last reply by Sharonbikes at 08/04/2019 11:55 AM)Bill Young from Jefferson City on 08/01/2019 01:32 PM
Is the tunnel west of Rochport opened yet?
biker dudette from Wentzville on 08/03/2019 05:44 AM
The Katy answered me on their FB page. Sounds like the entire bridge at Rocheport has to be replaced, and before that happens the levees need to be fixed. So I am not very hopeful for a Fall trip. Who knows how long all this will take. I am going to drive out there in the next 2 wks and see what the detour is like, sounds like 60mph and no shoulder. Not good. I'll report back then.
Sharonbikes from Kansas City on 08/04/2019 11:55 AM
No - I was there on Saturday - there is an orange fence blocking the tunnel. The detour is to ride for a bit on 40 highway - after the hill going down from Rocheport - it is pretty flat but traffic is fast and there isn't much shoulder. The speed limit is 60, but people tend to go faster. The bike shop in Rocheport was open on Saturday - and I am guessing that they could help find people to shuttle you around the detour.
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Volunteers needed for Katy Clean up
- + We went to help with the Katy clean up on Saturday. We were surprised the clean up was mostly of debris from the tornado that hit Jeff City about a month ago. Lots and lots of foam roofing insulatio...
Discussion started 08/04/2019 11:50 AM by Sharonbikes - 0 repliesSharonbikes from Kansas City on 08/04/2019 11:50 AM
We went to help with the Katy clean up on Saturday. We were surprised the clean up was mostly of debris from the tornado that hit Jeff City about a month ago. Lots and lots of foam roofing insulation - it was everywhere. They are looking for volunteers for a couple more clean up dates. We did a little bike riding while we there - the parts of the Trail that are open are in remarkably good shape - and most of it is open. Go ride some and help clean up some - make it a weekend!
Here is a link to the DNR press release with the details
https://dnr.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/95e51f62-a29f-4a76-bf10-fdc4f7e5ef46
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Eber Haus Inn in Hartsburg
- + Three of us Katy Riders stayed at Eber Haus Inn in early May 2019 for one night. Sarah had left the door open for us, and we arrived to park our bikes in the rear and enjoy cold drinks and snacks in t...
Discussion started 08/03/2019 04:35 PM by TJ - 0 repliesTJ from northern Virginia on 08/03/2019 04:35 PM
Three of us Katy Riders stayed at Eber Haus Inn in early May 2019 for one night. Sarah had left the door open for us, and we arrived to park our bikes in the rear and enjoy cold drinks and snacks in the kitchen. Sarah was in touch with us to take our breakfast order, timing, and so on. 35th on Main provided a fine, delicious dinner, just up the street.
The inn in May was a clean, comfortable, first-floor bunk house. One large room held about four twin beds, and an adjoining room held a queen. One central bathroom was shared by all of us. There was gas heat and plenty of hot water, towels, and bedding.
We all slept well and had a hearty omelet breakfast the next morning.
I recommend Eber Haus for a clean, homey, and comfortable stay. Nothing too fancy, but it's just right for staying right on the trail with friendly hosts and a welcoming town.
Katy Trail End to End
- + Thank you for this forum. We had planned to ride end to end in October however, after seeing the trail conditions here and on the state park site, decided it was not going to be what we wanted. Hopin...
Discussion started 08/03/2019 08:17 AM by Kim - 0 repliesKim from NV on 08/03/2019 08:17 AM
Thank you for this forum. We had planned to ride end to end in October however, after seeing the trail conditions here and on the state park site, decided it was not going to be what we wanted. Hoping it will work out next year. I am disappointed that the tour operators aren't reaching to update clients on trail conditions but suspect they have no obligation to do so. Thank you again for the forum.
Katarina's Homestyle Cafe in Pilot Grove
- + The ladies working there were very friendly and they kept our glasses full of iced tea while we waited for a couple of the biggest cheeseburgers I've ever seen! My boys eat a lot of cheeseburgers and ...
Discussion started 08/02/2019 11:41 AM by Erik Butler - 0 repliesErik Butler from Greenwood on 08/02/2019 11:41 AM
The ladies working there were very friendly and they kept our glasses full of iced tea while we waited for a couple of the biggest cheeseburgers I've ever seen! My boys eat a lot of cheeseburgers and they both said they were among the best they've had! The chicken sandwich was tasty and so were the fries and tots. Didn't have room for dessert but they did offer to fill our water bottles with ice water! Nice touch!
Wagon Wheel Cafe in Windsor
- + This is the perfect place to fuel up with a traditional breakfast! My boys loved the biscuits and gravy, the hashbrowns were just right and the pancakes were huge and delicious!
Discussion started 08/02/2019 11:35 AM by Erik Butler - 0 repliesErik Butler from Greenwood on 08/02/2019 11:35 AM
This is the perfect place to fuel up with a traditional breakfast! My boys loved the biscuits and gravy, the hashbrowns were just right and the pancakes were huge and delicious!
Kim's Cabins in Windsor
- + My two boys(14 and 11yoa) and I stayed at Kim's after a lovely ride from Pleasant Hill last week on the Rock Island. It was the longest ride my boys had done and they were certainly happy to hit Winds...
Discussion started 08/01/2019 01:16 PM by Erik Butler - 1 reply (last reply by Kim Henderson - Kim's Cabins at 08/02/2019 06:57 AM)Erik Butler from Greenwood on 08/01/2019 01:16 PM
My two boys(14 and 11yoa) and I stayed at Kim's after a lovely ride from Pleasant Hill last week on the Rock Island. It was the longest ride my boys had done and they were certainly happy to hit Windsor! Kim's Cabin was perfect! Super clean with comfortable beds and a very quiet but effective air conditioner. Kim is a great host and made sure we had everything we needed. Thanks Kim! We'll be back
Erik Butler from Greenwood on 08/01/2019 01:16 PM
My two boys(14 and 11yoa) and I stayed at Kim's after a lovely ride from Pleasant Hill last week on the Rock Island. It was the longest ride my boys had done and they were certainly happy to hit Windsor! Kim's Cabin was perfect! Super clean with comfortable beds and a very quiet but effective air conditioner. Kim is a great host and made sure we had everything we needed. Thanks Kim! We'll be back
Kim Henderson - Kim's Cabins from Windsor on 08/02/2019 06:57 AM
Thanks so much Erik - loved having you guys stay at the cabins! Folks on my cabin page and The Rock Island at Windsor page enjoyed hearing about your adventure and its encouraging for others!
Kim Henderson - Kim's Cabins from Windsor on 08/02/2019 06:57 AM
Thanks so much Erik - loved having you guys stay at the cabins! Folks on my cabin page and The Rock Island at Windsor page enjoyed hearing about your adventure and its encouraging for others!
Water between Pleasant Hill and Leeton
- + I am sad to learn that the Corner Store in Chilhowee has closed. On a ride from Pleasant Hill to Windsor, can anyone tell me of a place to get water between Pleasant Hill and Leeton?
Discussion started 07/30/2019 09:06 AM by John - 3 replies (last reply by Ray (webmaster) at 08/01/2019 07:30 PM)John from Pleasant Hill on 07/30/2019 09:06 AM
I am sad to learn that the Corner Store in Chilhowee has closed. On a ride from Pleasant Hill to Windsor, can anyone tell me of a place to get water between Pleasant Hill and Leeton?
Sharonbikes from Kansas City on 07/30/2019 08:42 PM
The new owners just opened up at the same location as the old one - it's all good!
Kim Henderson - Kim's Cabins from Windsor on 07/31/2019 05:45 AM
Great for all that new Chilhowee store has opened. New name is Hometown Convenience Store. Hours 7:30 am to 7:30 pm but closed Sunday. Just 2 blocks from the trailhead.
Ray (webmaster) on 08/01/2019 07:30 PM
that's great news! I have added Hometown Convenience Store to the Chilhowee listings.
Jefferson City
- + The road that is from North Jefferson to Jefferson City is now open
Discussion started 08/01/2019 01:24 PM by Bill Young - 0 repliesBill Young from Jefferson City on 08/01/2019 01:24 PM
The road that is from North Jefferson to Jefferson City is now open
Leeton Trailhead in Leeton
- + Great to have water fountains and a real restroom in Leeton!
Discussion started 08/01/2019 01:22 PM by Erik Butler - 0 repliesErik Butler from Greenwood on 08/01/2019 01:22 PM
Great to have water fountains and a real restroom in Leeton!
Medford
- + Trail was in great shape last week. Nice to have a restroom in Medford!
Discussion started 08/01/2019 01:20 PM by Erik Butler - 0 repliesErik Butler from Greenwood on 08/01/2019 01:20 PM
Trail was in great shape last week. Nice to have a restroom in Medford!
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ride shuttles
- + I am planning on riding the Katy trail from Clinton to St. Charles. There are a couple of charters that offer sag assistance but only in the spring and fall. I am only off during the summer months. Co...
Discussion started 07/29/2019 11:27 AM by yvonne - 6 replies (last reply by Allen at 08/01/2019 08:39 AM)yvonne from elmhurst on 07/29/2019 11:27 AM
I am planning on riding the Katy trail from Clinton to St. Charles. There are a couple of charters that offer sag assistance but only in the spring and fall. I am only off during the summer months. Consequently, my friend and I are trying to figure out how to do this on our own. We cannot carry too much with us and were wondering if there are independent services that would take the "stuff" to the next town so we do not have to.
We have done RAGBRAI twice so understand what we need to take etc.
Thank you
Kim on 07/29/2019 12:06 PM
Noble Inventions does luggage service.
Doug from Bluffton on 07/29/2019 03:00 PM
I had a lady stay here one summer carrying only a handlebar bag. Besides her patch kit etc. she had a rain jacket and sleeveless night dress. Upon arrival she showered and washed her bike clothes and put on her dress, The next day her bike clothes were clean and dry and away she went. She thought the rain jacket was "A lot of extra bulk" but did not want to ride without it. Wouldn't work for camping but for Inn to Inn...… Most B&Bs can do some laundry for you if you want a change of clothing with you. Might charge a few dollars but WAY cheaper than shuttling gear.
Bill in Houston from Houston on 07/30/2019 11:03 AM
Doug makes a great point. You could buy a rack and bags for less than luggage shuttle service. Much much less. And you really don't need too much variety of clothing. Something to wear for a few hours at night in town, and then whatever you wear to ride every day. You can wash the riding clothes in the sink or shower every night.
Sharonbikes from Kansas City on 07/30/2019 08:50 PM
Doug - I met that lady on the Trail- she was interesting. I also met folks one weekend who were doing something similar who were staying at hotels and B & B's - they had all they needed in trunk bags and one guy had small panniers. Toothbrush, change of clothes to wear while you wash your bike clothes, extra tubes, snacks and some money and. you can be good to go.
Sharon
Kathleen from Oolitic, IN on 08/01/2019 08:34 AM
My dad and I rode end to end summer 2018. I hauled panniers on my bike for both of us. I got 1 he got the other! It wasn't difficult to pack for a week in one bag. Save the expense of shuttling your bags and haul them yourself :)
Allen from Shawnee on 08/01/2019 08:39 AM
If you are going to stay at B&B and motels then most people use 2 panniers on a rack on rear of bike, with clothes, toiletries and snacks in them . If you are planning on camping and want someone to carry your gear from place to place like Raigbra and other rides like this, that will probably present a real problem for you. Riding an unsupported tour is a totally different deal from organized paid rides.
Good luck with whatever you do and have a great trip.
Allen
Roundhouse in Franklin is open! Anyone know about the hostel in Tebbetts?
- + I confirmed that the Roundhouse in Franklin is open - they said they did not get flooded - I am sure it has been a rough year for them. I know that we plan to give them some business and get some cam...
Discussion started 07/30/2019 08:46 PM by Sharonbikes - 1 reply (last reply by Jim at 07/31/2019 11:18 AM)Sharonbikes from Kansas City on 07/30/2019 08:46 PM
I confirmed that the Roundhouse in Franklin is open - they said they did not get flooded - I am sure it has been a rough year for them. I know that we plan to give them some business and get some camping and bike riding in this fall.
Does anyone know if the water got high enough in Tebbetts to reach the hostel there? I hope it was not damaged.
Sharon
Jim from St. Thomas on 07/31/2019 11:18 AM
The Turner Shelter in Tebbetts is alive and well.
Rock Island Spur
- + Thank you for the trail conditions report from trail users section - it's very helpful as we will be deciding whether to go ahead with our scheduled trip in September. Is there any information on con...
Discussion started 07/29/2019 01:06 PM by Kathy M - 1 reply (last reply by Kim Henderson - Kim's Cabins at 07/31/2019 05:50 AM)Kathy M from Pittsuburgh, PA on 07/29/2019 01:06 PM
Thank you for the trail conditions report from trail users section - it's very helpful as we will be deciding whether to go ahead with our scheduled trip in September. Is there any information on conditions on the Rock Island Spur (Pleasant Hills to Windsor) as that is where we planned to start our trip?
Kim Henderson - Kim's Cabins from Windsor on 07/31/2019 05:50 AM
I understand from many riders trail conditions great on the Rock Island Pleasant Hill to Windsor
Volunteers needed for Katy Trail clean up
- + Where: North Jefferson trailhead
When: Saturday Aug 3 - RSVP
Source: Sedalia Democrat
Volunteers are needed to help clean up the Katy Trail by picking up trash left by receding floodwaters. Anyone i...
Discussion started 07/29/2019 11:06 PM by Ray (webmaster) - 1 reply (last reply by Sharonbikes at 07/30/2019 08:43 PM)Ray (webmaster) on 07/29/2019 11:06 PM
Where: North Jefferson trailhead
When: Saturday Aug 3 - RSVP
Source: Sedalia Democrat
Volunteers are needed to help clean up the Katy Trail by picking up trash left by receding floodwaters. Anyone interested in helping with this effort is encouraged to grab their bicycles, boots, gloves, long sleeves and bug spray and stop by from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3.
The park will provide plenty of trash bags for any person or group. When a bag is full, or an object is too big to put in a bag, leave it on the shoulder of the trail, and park staff will pick up the full bags.
Volunteers should meet at the Katy Trail North Jefferson trailhead. Park staff will be on hand to give directions and supply trash bags. RSVP by calling the park office at 573-449-7400.
Article: https://www.sedaliademocrat.com/free/volunteers-needed-for-katy-trail-clean-up/article_abb7bcb6-b08d-11e9-8eaf-27ecde339345.html
Sharonbikes from Kansas City on 07/30/2019 08:43 PM
We are hoping to go help out. Hope they have a good crowd and that the rains stay away....