Rocheport Tunnel Open
- + The closed signs were down and we were able to ride through the Rocheport tunnel! Hopefully it’s done officially and not just a one off, but wanted to let everyone know as we just passed through it.
Discussion started 05/17/2019 05:13 PM by Adam s - 2 replies (last reply by Allen at 05/18/2019 04:54 PM)Adam s from Kc on 05/17/2019 05:13 PM
The closed signs were down and we were able to ride through the Rocheport tunnel! Hopefully it’s done officially and not just a one off, but wanted to let everyone know as we just passed through it.
Flordian from Deltona Florida on 05/18/2019 10:31 AM
Sounds like good news. Planning to ride the trail in June and was kind of bummed out about not being able to see and go through tunnel.
Allen from Shawnee on 05/18/2019 04:54 PM
Thanks for the information, much appreciated.
Allen
Found glasses
- + Probably a long shot but did anyone lose a pair of prescription eyeglasses between Clinton and Windsor. We found a pair Thursday morning.
Discussion started 05/18/2019 03:45 PM by Jim - 0 repliesJim from St. Thomas on 05/18/2019 03:45 PM
Probably a long shot but did anyone lose a pair of prescription eyeglasses between Clinton and Windsor. We found a pair Thursday morning.
Globe Hotel Bed & Breakfast in Hartsburg
- + We stayed here 4/25/19, and had a delightful beginning to our hike on the Katy Trail at the Globe Hotel. Leaia and Mark were welcoming and accommodating. We were very comfortable. The rooms were imma...
Discussion started 05/17/2019 09:37 AM by Ruth & Michael - 0 repliesRuth & Michael from Petoskey, MI on 05/17/2019 09:37 AM
We stayed here 4/25/19, and had a delightful beginning to our hike on the Katy Trail at the Globe Hotel. Leaia and Mark were welcoming and accommodating. We were very comfortable. The rooms were immaculate and the breakfast outstanding. They went beyond the standard to keep us well fed with excellent food.
Jackson County Rock Island Trail Official Opening
- + The “Rock the Trail – Rock Island Ribbon Cutting” will take place on Saturday, June 1 at 10:00 a.m. at the 98th Street Trailhead located at 12600 E. 98th Street in Kansas City. Jackson County and the ...
Discussion started 05/17/2019 06:13 AM by Ray (webmaster) - 0 repliesRay (webmaster) on 05/17/2019 06:13 AM
The “Rock the Trail – Rock Island Ribbon Cutting” will take place on Saturday, June 1 at 10:00 a.m. at the 98th Street Trailhead located at 12600 E. 98th Street in Kansas City. Jackson County and the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) invites local officials, community members and media to celebrate the occasion and enjoy a great day on the trail.
...
The first 6.4 miles of the trail stretches from Jefferson Street, west of MO-291 in Lee’s Summit, to Brickyard Road, south of Blue Parkway in Kansas City.
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[ more ... follow link below ]
Full Article: https://lstribune.net/index.php/2019/05/16/jackson-county-announces-official-opening-for-phase-one-of-rock-island-trail/
Source: Lee's Summit Tribune
Sedalia to Jefferson City
- + Is trying to ride the stretch from Sedalia to Jeff City in one day (& cath Amtrak back)a feasible plan for experienced/fit cyclists? We would be on hybrid bikes.
Discussion started 06/01/2013 06:55 PM by Mark - 9 replies (last reply by Karl Brand at 05/17/2019 05:53 AM)Mark from Bentonville, AR on 06/01/2013 06:55 PM
Is trying to ride the stretch from Sedalia to Jeff City in one day (& cath Amtrak back)a feasible plan for experienced/fit cyclists? We would be on hybrid bikes.
ArkyKenny on 06/02/2013 08:42 AM
The distance is not a problem, but linking up with the Amtrak ride and being on their schedule could be tricky. If you are worried about it, think about an out and back from Sedalia, eating lunch in Huntsdale, Rocheport, or some place like that. These long summer days allow for that, and I would much rather ride some extra miles than wait on a train.
FYI, Sedalia to Pilot Grove is my favorite part of the trail (because of the tree tunnels), but you climb to get to PG from both directions. Railroad grades wear on you very differently than those Arkansas hills. Not bad, just different. So be ready, and bring plenty of fluids because you will climb to PG twice if you do that.
Mark from Bentonville, AR on 06/03/2013 05:14 PM
There is an evening train scheduled to depart at ~6:30 pm. Is it that the trains often run behind schedule? I like your out and back idea but was also wanting to see as much of the trail in one day as possible
ArkyKenny on 06/03/2013 08:06 PM
My out and back suggestion is a reflection of my 1) my need to be early vs. 2) my utter disgust with having to wait. Since I have to be early, and hate to wait, and like to ride, the best solution for me is to do an out and back for a one day ride.
If it's your first time on the Katy, an out and back would also be a good option for you to figure out your preferred distance. I think that 80 on Katy is roughly equal to riding a century on the road, so that is what I consider a good full long, but fairly leisure day's ride. You will need to figure out your ideal day: The rolling resistance is more than I first expected, and there are NO hills to coast down, so there are no breaks. The Katy is both easier, and harder to ride than riding on the road. An out and back would be a good way to figure that out.
If you want to see the trail, which you will, get a ride to St Charles (maybe on Amtrak), and do a multi day trip back to Sedalia, or Clinton. That is how I did it. And I'm hooked!
Good luck!
Hank on 06/04/2013 05:04 AM
If you're an experienced fit cyclist then Sedalia to Jeff in one day should not be a problem. Just leave plenty early so you are not "on the clock" so to speak. Amtrak is often late though better than it used to be, when it was ALWAYS late. Don't forget with Amtrak, you MUST have a bike reservation, you can't just show up and put your bikes on. I agree with AK, Sedalia to Pilot Grove is sublime.
Mike from South of Clinton on 06/04/2013 07:48 PM
I have made the Sedalia - Jefferson City - Amtrak trip several times. That is close to a 90 mile day, I like the challenge. If things don't work out, you can stay the night and catch the morning train, or, just ride back...75 - 80 miles from your car can be a real problem if you break your bike or yourself. I still take time to stop and eat, talk to people, drink beer, etc. I have shown up with 5 minutes to spare before. I have had nothing but good experiences with Amtrak, even calling and changing my travel times the night before.
blatamy from st louis on 05/16/2019 09:24 AM
I want to ride from sedalia to jefferson city via the KT and Butterfield stage experience...anyone know where i can find a map with both listed?
Anonymous on 05/16/2019 01:39 PM
https://mobikefed.org/ButterfieldStageExperience/CrossStateRouteOptions has some static and interactive maps that may help.
Dean from Columbia on 05/16/2019 05:02 PM
Only reservation I might have are detours near Easley (3 miles on gravel roads) and Rocheport (4 mile detour, most of it on US 40). The Easley detour is rough, and slowed me down a bit last I took it. The section on 40 can be a little busy depending on time of day.
Karl Brand from Missouri City, TX on 05/17/2019 05:53 AM
I have ridden the entire trail 9 times, and the mileage and AMTK connection are very doable. I have to echo the sentiment; the Sedalia-Pilot Grove segment is my favorite.
Hart Creek Conservation Area in Hartsburg
- + Has anyone visited this area recently. Wanted to know more information about available facilities. I am planning to visit in memorial day weekend 2019.
Discussion started 05/16/2019 10:51 AM by Amit - 0 repliesAmit from St Charles on 05/16/2019 10:51 AM
Has anyone visited this area recently. Wanted to know more information about available facilities. I am planning to visit in memorial day weekend 2019.
GPS file
- + Since this forum is not searchable. Does anyone know where to get the GPS file for the Katy Trail. Thanks
Discussion started 05/15/2019 07:18 PM by JIm W - 3 replies (last reply by anonymous at 05/16/2019 08:21 AM)JIm W from Austin TX on 05/15/2019 07:18 PM
Since this forum is not searchable. Does anyone know where to get the GPS file for the Katy Trail. Thanks
Bill in Houston from Houston on 05/15/2019 09:56 PM
http://www.poi-factory.com/node/42537
Gary from Near Tebbetts on 05/15/2019 10:23 PM
Did you try the search button above? You can get GPS coordinates for the towns along the trail. Not sure if you are wanting something else?
Anonymous on 05/16/2019 08:21 AM
There is also a link on the Home page: GPS Coordinates.
No need to search, just click on the link.
Rivers Edge RV Park & Campground in Portland
- + do you have sites for hammocks?
Discussion started 05/15/2019 04:02 PM by Dewayne - 1 reply (last reply by Bill in Houston at 05/15/2019 09:57 PM)Dewayne from Paragould Arkansas on 05/15/2019 04:02 PM
do you have sites for hammocks?
Bill in Houston from Houston on 05/15/2019 09:57 PM
It's best to contact them directly.
Trail Condition
- + Hello Everyone!
I'm planning on riding from McKittrick to Columbia (round trip) over Memorial Day weekend- I know there's been a lot of rain this year- how are the trail conditions?
Discussion started 05/15/2019 03:54 PM by Adventure Cat - 1 reply (last reply by JIm W at 05/15/2019 07:21 PM)Adventure Cat on 05/15/2019 03:54 PM
Hello Everyone!
I'm planning on riding from McKittrick to Columbia (round trip) over Memorial Day weekend- I know there's been a lot of rain this year- how are the trail conditions?
JIm W from Austin TX on 05/15/2019 07:21 PM
https://katytrailmo.com/katy-trail-flood-advisory-may-2019/
Hartsburg
- + Here in hartsburg they have symbol stating that there is a restaurant where you can eat or get stuff from. But it's only open 4 days a week. And the only place really to get any food from it's the bar...
Discussion started 05/14/2019 05:11 PM by Resting a day or twoo - 1 reply (last reply by Bill in Houston at 05/15/2019 12:52 PM)Resting a day or twoo on 05/14/2019 05:11 PM
Here in hartsburg they have symbol stating that there is a restaurant where you can eat or get stuff from. But it's only open 4 days a week. And the only place really to get any food from it's the bar right down the street from volunteer Park. But the only thing they have there is an overcooked high price Pizza. The townspeople well let their kids say just about anything. As of me and my husband was walking back to our tent from getting us a pizza one little girl stated why are they coming this way. And a campsite we're staying at at the volunteer Park it's one BBQ pit playground kazeebo and a house. Even though the restroom is real convenient.
If you stop at hartsburg trailhead make sure you have plenty of food cuz nothing will be open until after 3:30 in the afternoon.
Bill in Houston from Houston on 05/15/2019 12:52 PM
Kind of fun that they have a bbq pit for a campfire and a gazebo you can sit under if it rains.
For a change of food, call the store over in Claysville and see what they have on offer. Just a nice little ride.
Rock Island Spur
- + Has anyone been on the RI Spur lately? My brother and I will be riding from Pleasant Hill to St. Charles next week. The MO State Parks web site advises about washouts and rough patches, which I can ha...
Discussion started 05/12/2019 10:41 AM by Dean - 2 replies (last reply by Dean at 05/15/2019 08:28 AM)Dean from Columbia on 05/12/2019 10:41 AM
Has anyone been on the RI Spur lately? My brother and I will be riding from Pleasant Hill to St. Charles next week. The MO State Parks web site advises about washouts and rough patches, which I can handle. But if there are significant sections of muck and mud, we may reroute and start from Clinton instead.
Kim Henderson - Kim's Cabins from Windsor on 05/13/2019 06:39 AM
This posted 5/9 on The Rock Island at Windsor FB page...
"Just rode the Rock island trail from Pleasent Hills to Windsor yesterday solo on a Surly LHT with 26x1.75&2 inch tires. Conditions were great , a few puddles here n there, some minor ruts, but overall the trail is 100 percent. Now on to Katy!"
Dean from Collumbia on 05/15/2019 08:28 AM
Thanks, Kim. We'll see you in a few days.
Steamboat Junction Campground in Bluffton
- + Is there shuttle service from bluffton to st.charles?
Discussion started 05/13/2019 09:29 PM by Dewayne - 2 replies (last reply by anonymous at 05/14/2019 10:15 AM)Dewayne from Paragould, Arkansas on 05/13/2019 09:29 PM
Is there shuttle service from bluffton to st.charles?
Gman from Erie PA on 05/14/2019 05:27 AM
Call Doug at the Bluffton Barn. 314-753-1521 or 573-236-4575
Anonymous on 05/14/2019 10:15 AM
Call
Bike Stop Cafe
Restaurant, Bike Shop, Water, Restroom, Shuttle
St Charles / St Charles MO
Mile marker 39.5
701 S Riverside Drive
636-724-9900
Bluffton
- + Had a great stay last week with Doug at the Bluffton Barn. He is a great guy with a lot of knowledge about the trail and any topic for that matter. If your looking for some good times, good cookin, an...
Discussion started 05/13/2019 07:17 PM by Gman - 0 repliesGman from Erie PA on 05/13/2019 07:17 PM
Had a great stay last week with Doug at the Bluffton Barn. He is a great guy with a lot of knowledge about the trail and any topic for that matter. If your looking for some good times, good cookin, and good conversation, this is your place. Doug will do anything for his guests; shuttle, cook, or pick up groceries before you arrive so you can cook for yourself. I recommend letting him do the cookin under the watchful eyes of his staff, Freckles and Spot
potential detours
- + Based on what I saw in the trail advisories, the trail is closed from MM 115.9 to MM 121.4. In addition, the State's website advises there is a bridge out at MM 97 (just west of Case). No published de...
Discussion started 05/09/2019 11:47 AM by happycamper - 5 replies (last reply by Jamie at 05/13/2019 09:17 AM)happycamper from Memphis on 05/09/2019 11:47 AM
Based on what I saw in the trail advisories, the trail is closed from MM 115.9 to MM 121.4. In addition, the State's website advises there is a bridge out at MM 97 (just west of Case). No published detours for either of these. Can anyone make a recommendation? Looking to start our ride tomorrow afternoon. Would, and may, postpone with all the weather but its too late to rebook accommodations at this time without forfeiting payment.
Thank you
Bill in Houston from Houston on 05/09/2019 01:40 PM
Here's what I would do. Might be completely inappropriate for you. Evaluate your own ability and risk tolerance. Etc etc.
West of Case - use Google Maps satellite view. You can see where the bridge is probably out, and you can see an obvious ridearound.
https://goo.gl/maps/QZZiRNrQAngziDCr7
If the outage isn't there, I guess you're on 94 for a bit. Lots of flashing lights and orange vests for you and your crew so you can make sure that you are seen.
Steedman to Portland - Ride the Katy until you get to the actual outage. Backtrack a little until you get to a back road that you can take to 94. Ride 94 for as short a distance as possible, and then cut back to the trail on another back road. If I am reading the flood gauges right, that section isn't actually flooded. They just don't want people falling into a washout or getting caught in suddenly rising waters.
https://mostateparks.com/page/58843/potential-flood-locations
Any of the above could be a death trap. Evaluate on your own, and if it doesn't feel right, don't do it.
Anthony Ippolito Jr. from PT PLEASANT BEACH on 05/09/2019 02:11 PM
Yes I called the parks dept and they were a little cryptic on what closed with no detour means. I plan to start a westbound ride Tuesday the 13th and would like more info also.
Gary from Near Tebbetts on 05/09/2019 03:26 PM
Basically “closed with no detour” means the trail is not considered safe to ride through and any alternate detour is not considered safe for trail riders to use (do to liability issues). There may be a route around the section of trail but it may include rough gravel roads or black top county roads with no shoulders. Several of the black top roads only have room for two cars and if you occupy the same part as the two cars on a blind hill you should be repaired to jump into the ditch. Thus you accept the liability for choosing the path, not the DNR.
Gman from Erie PA on 05/10/2019 05:37 PM
Did the Steedman to Portland detour yesterday and the mm 97 today. Both are very easy short detours.
Jamie from Edwardsville, IL on 05/13/2019 09:17 AM
The "closed with no detour" at around 117 is a huge rock slide. Climbing over this would be seriously dangerous. They are going to have to wait for things to dry out to get in the huge equipment it will take to clear this. It may be weeks.
Parkside Café in Green Ridge
- + I've been planning a bike tour thru the area and wanted to know if there was a place to eat in Green Ridge. The last time I passed thru there in 2004, Burf's was closed; and the only option was Casey...
Discussion started 05/11/2019 02:17 PM by Jobtraklite - 1 reply (last reply by Bill in Houston at 05/12/2019 05:20 PM)Jobtraklite from Quincy, IL on 05/11/2019 02:17 PM
I've been planning a bike tour thru the area and wanted to know if there was a place to eat in Green Ridge. The last time I passed thru there in 2004, Burf's was closed; and the only option was Casey's.
My usual method is to locate the area I'm interested in on Google Maps and "search nearby" for, in this case, restaurants. The only option was Casey's. My next step was scan the area using "street view". All I could see was the permanently closed Burf's. Then I remembered bikekatytrail.com from my last Katy ride way back in 2016 where I found the Parkside Cafe. Duckduckgo-ing "Parkside Cafe" yielded a link to Facebook (which I normally have no use for).
The Facebook page had a picture of the cafe which was identical to one I spotted with Google map's street view. The only problem was the sign on the front of the building in the latter picture said "Green Ridge Laundromat - $0.25 dryers". Further searching showed the cafe opened in 2016. Moral of the story Google Maps are not always your friend.
Bill in Houston from Houston on 05/12/2019 05:20 PM
Have you tried calling the phone number for Parkside Cafe?
Rivers Edge RV Park & Campground in Portland
- + River's edge campground at Portland is open for tent camping or full RV hookups.please call for availability and directions.shower and restroom.firerings .firewood also available.573-676-3540.573-590-...
Discussion started 05/11/2019 10:03 AM - 0 repliesAnonymous on 05/11/2019 10:03 AM
River's edge campground at Portland is open for tent camping or full RV hookups.please call for availability and directions.shower and restroom.firerings .firewood also available.573-676-3540.573-590-9159. I also work full time so please leave message if no answer and any trouble just come on in.have never not made a place available for tent camping but helps to know you are coming in case of any unexpected large groups.limited more for RV but usually still can work around schedule. I will call you back usually at end of day on weekdays.
Lost iPhone - $200 reward Help!!! (Between Pilot Grove & Booneville)
- + Hello fellow cyclers, late yesterday afternoon my iPhone popped out of my vest pocket. It is an iPhone 6S Plus (larger phone). Silver with shiny black screen. Please put the word out to your cycling f...
Discussion started 05/10/2019 10:54 AM by Joseph Ringling - 4 replies (last reply by Joseph Ringling at 05/11/2019 09:53 AM)Joseph Ringling from Chesterfield, MO on 05/10/2019 10:54 AM
Hello fellow cyclers, late yesterday afternoon my iPhone popped out of my vest pocket. It is an iPhone 6S Plus (larger phone). Silver with shiny black screen. Please put the word out to your cycling friends.
The phone popped out of my vest somewhere between Pilot Grove and Booneville.
There is a $200 reward and I will pay for shipping.
??????????Thank you!!! ??????????
Deron Kazmaier on 05/10/2019 01:55 PM
Hi Joseph,
My wife and I live on the Katy almost exactly between Pilot Grove and Boonville (we are the ones with the vintage bikes out along the trail with flowers right now).
Any chance you have "Find My iPhone" turned on? It will leave a breadcrumb location with your Apple account. You could go sign in to that Apple account and find the last known location. Worth trying even if you don't think it is tracking it.
Happy to go look for it, but I don't have time to walk it both directions today and unless I have a general location I'm afraid tomorrow's rain will find it first! My first guess is one of the road crossings between us and Pilot Grove. They are pretty rough!
Deron
deron@pagestream.org
Deron Kazmaier on 05/10/2019 02:19 PM
In case you don't know how to access the lost phone options, read about them here:
https://www.iphonelife.com/blog/31961/tip-day-find-your-lost-iphone-even-if-battery-has-died
Deron
Joseph Ringling from Chesterfield,MO on 05/10/2019 02:38 PM
Hi Deron, thanks for the quick response. Love the vintage bikes! The phone is turned off to save power. All I know is it popped out of my vest pocket somewhere on the trail between Pilot Grove and Booneville. Praying someone finds it before the rain comes in the morning. If somebody powers on the phone before then it will receive a text with my home number (314) 624-9742.
Kind regards,
Joseph
Joseph Ringling from Chesterfield,MO on 05/11/2019 09:53 AM
Faint memory of setting my phone on top of a bridge rail post. As you proceed over bridges look on top of the 1st left post or the last right post. Especially scenic bridges.
shuttle
- + Planning a bike trip from Windsor to Pleasant Hill, needing a shuttle(bikes and people) to Lees Summitt or some sort of place to spend the night, then returning to Windsor the next day so another shut...
Discussion started 05/10/2019 09:40 AM by Kathy Flynn - 1 reply (last reply by Kim Henderson - Kim's Cabins at 05/11/2019 08:15 AM)Kathy Flynn from Troy. MO on 05/10/2019 09:40 AM
Planning a bike trip from Windsor to Pleasant Hill, needing a shuttle(bikes and people) to Lees Summitt or some sort of place to spend the night, then returning to Windsor the next day so another shuttle back to trailhead at Pleasant Hill. Can anyone provide info on who may be able to do that?
Kim Henderson - Kim's Cabins from Windsor on 05/11/2019 08:15 AM
Kathy - New lodging option in Pleasant Hill, The In-laws Quarters, on Airbnb. The Windsor back to Pleasant Hill I'm happy to visit with you about if you want to give me a shout 660-351-0905
post to Facebook
or share this link to just this thread:
shuttle
https://bikerockisland.com/talk.aspx?tid=9770&tonly=1
Water fountains on?
- + Are the water fountains on for the season? I would imagine so being mid-May, but haven't found anything on it.
Discussion started 05/10/2019 12:11 PM by Adam - 2 replies (last reply by anonymous at 05/10/2019 07:34 PM)Adam from KC on 05/10/2019 12:11 PM
Are the water fountains on for the season? I would imagine so being mid-May, but haven't found anything on it.
Dean from Columbia on 05/10/2019 03:02 PM
Found them on at Hartsburg, Rocheport, and points in between.
Anonymous on 05/10/2019 07:34 PM
On the first of April and off the first of November.
Lost phone near Booneville
- + Ugh. Department of Conservation advised posting in the KT forums. Appears the site is down right now. Can someone post for me?
Subj: Lost iPhone $200 reward
Name: Joseph Ringling
email: ringlingj@y...
Discussion started 05/10/2019 07:01 PM by DEK - 0 repliesDEK on 05/10/2019 07:01 PM
Ugh. Department of Conservation advised posting in the KT forums. Appears the site is down right now. Can someone post for me?
Subj: Lost iPhone $200 reward
Name: Joseph Ringling
email: ringlingj@yahoo.com
Message: Call or email if found!!!
https://bikekatytrail.com/forum.aspx
transportation
- + We are getting ready to ride from St Charles - to Mcbaine or Hartburg. Is there transportation that will take us back to St Charles? Also, does that ride look pretty clear? thanks
Discussion started 05/10/2019 03:25 PM by Rhonda - 0 repliesRhonda from st james on 05/10/2019 03:25 PM
We are getting ready to ride from St Charles - to Mcbaine or Hartburg. Is there transportation that will take us back to St Charles? Also, does that ride look pretty clear? thanks
shuttle
- + Planning a bike trip from Windsor to Pleasant Hill, needing a shuttle(bikes and people) to Lees Summitt or some sort of place to spend the night, then returning to Windsor the next day so another shut...
Discussion started 05/10/2019 09:38 AM by Kathy Flynn - 0 repliesKathy Flynn from Troy. MO on 05/10/2019 09:38 AM
Planning a bike trip from Windsor to Pleasant Hill, needing a shuttle(bikes and people) to Lees Summitt or some sort of place to spend the night, then returning to Windsor the next day so another shuttle back to trailhead at Pleasant Hill. Can anyone provide info on who may be able to do that?
post to Facebook
or share this link to just this thread:
shuttle
https://bikerockisland.com/talk.aspx?tid=12857&tonly=1
soft trail?
- + Does anyone know what the current trail conditions are? There's been so much rain this winter that I worry the KT Trail is soft n muddy in sections. There's also threats of flooding from the MO rive...
Discussion started 04/01/2019 09:56 PM by salted butter - 6 replies (last reply by Gary at 05/08/2019 10:33 PM)salted butter on 04/01/2019 09:56 PM
Does anyone know what the current trail conditions are? There's been so much rain this winter that I worry the KT Trail is soft n muddy in sections. There's also threats of flooding from the MO river, but I'm not sure how concerned I should be about that. Who's been on trail between Washington and Rocheport in the past week??
Thanks in advance!!
Jesse from Denver on 04/04/2019 03:23 PM
I would like to know the trail conditions as well. I am about to start a ride and am wondering if I will have trouble with my loaded touring bike.
Anonymous on 04/07/2019 07:31 AM
Rode yesterday from Greens Bottom to Matson and there were some soft spots.
Dean from Columbia on 04/07/2019 12:39 PM
McBain to Rocheport was fine. After the tunnel heading toward Boonville was rough due to recent flooding, and a few wet patches but nothing mushy.
Anonymous on 05/08/2019 04:07 PM
I just rode from Pleasant Hill to St Charles. Pleasant Hill to Windsor had some soft spots but it was still ok. The rest of the trail was hard packed, with a few bumpy spots only 10-20 ft long. No mud at all. All in all, it's great.
Adam s from Kc on 05/08/2019 09:48 PM
Anon thanks for your recent reports. Heading out May 17 and been nervous about trail conditions but you put our minds at ease! Glad to know the detours are minimal and the trail is in good shape despite the harsh weather of late
Gary from Near Tebbetts on 05/08/2019 10:33 PM
This subject appears every year. Basically, spring time is a period of flooding conditions that every rider needs to check current conditions as posted by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), recent whether conditions (rain) for the week before your ride along the trail and north west of Kansas City to give you an idea of what to expect. If there is flood stage conditions along the Missouri River and heavy rains forecast in central Missouri and/or Northwest of Kansas City then you are likely to experience problems. If you don’t like problems, delay you trip until after June with fall being a better option.
Windsor
- + I second all these nice comments about Kim's Cabins. Great plane to stay. Kim is so kind and welcoming, and the cabins are perfect after a day of riding - comfortable, clean, and charming. I had to te...
Discussion started 05/08/2019 04:16 PM - 0 repliesAnonymous on 05/08/2019 04:16 PM
I second all these nice comments about Kim's Cabins. Great plane to stay. Kim is so kind and welcoming, and the cabins are perfect after a day of riding - comfortable, clean, and charming. I had to tear myself away the next morning!