Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce in N. Jefferson
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are there any hotels that are close to the trail in Jeff. city?
Discussion started 07/23/2022 06:29 PM by Jim - 8 replies (last reply by Jim W at 07/28/2022 05:57 PM)Jim from Topeka on 07/23/2022 06:29 PM
are there any hotels that are close to the trail in Jeff. city?
Michael A. Rodemeyer from Hartsburg Mo on 07/24/2022 12:34 PM
At your advanced ages, 70's, you probably won't make it to Jeff City in one day. How about trying the B & B in Hartsburg. They even have bathrooms and running water. It's the Globe Hotel and is owned by nice folks.
Anonymous on 07/25/2022 08:46 AM
Yes there are....the Capitol Plaza Hotel is just a few blocks from the south side of the bridge. It is bike friendly and close to the Capitol grounds and places to eat.
35 miles is a reasonable distance to travel in one day with many more lodging and food options in Jefferson City.
Anonymous on 07/26/2022 10:14 AM
Globe Hotel Bed & Breakfast - Temporarily CLOSED until further notice
Not everyone in their 70's is burdened by the use of a walker are they?
Anonymous on 07/26/2022 11:55 AM
Michael, are you attempting humor or are you just dumb?
Dave from Sacramento, CA on 07/26/2022 02:12 PM
Yes and no. There is nothing right next to the trail like in some of the other cities you pass through, but there are some hotels that are a very short distance away (a little over 2 miles, I believe), with a bike-friendly route to get there.
I just did an up-and-back of the entire trail and stayed at the Capitol Plaza and the DoubleTree by Hilton, which are just down the street from each other. To get there, you just have to take a brief offshoot from the main trail, and then ride a couple blocks through a park-like area with really wide streets and almost no traffic, and that gets you to a bike trail that takes you over the bridge (in a bike lane that is completely separated from the vehicle traffic) and into Jefferson City.
Once you cross the bridge, you are only a few blocks from the hotels, and you can take side streets or ride carefully on the main streets. I absolutely hate riding near cars, and I never felt like there were any safety issues doing this.
Michael A. Rodemeyer from Hartsburg Mo on 07/27/2022 10:37 AM
At least I signed my name.
BikerChick from Topeka on 07/28/2022 03:46 PM
There's a very nice place just 2 blocks off the bridge in Jeff City called Katy Cottage. It's a small 2 bedroom duplex. Very clean, super friendly owners. Loved it. Nice pub just down the block and breakfast at the airport the next morning makes for a great place to stay!!
Jim W from Kansas City on 07/28/2022 05:57 PM
I rode from St Charles to Windsor in early July. Stayed at the Baymont in downtown Jefferson City. They were good with taking bike to room. Their included breakfast had no protein. It was about 3 miles from trailhead to downtown on a good connector trail.
Please ignore Michael Rodemeyer. At 70 years young, you can easily ride from Rocheport to Jefferson City. I’m 66 and completed 240 miles in 5 days.
Roachport to Jeff North
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Three of us guys in our 70's are planning a ride from Roachport to N. Jeff City. Going out one day and back the next. we will probably stay at a hotel in columbia since it doesnt look like there i...
Discussion started 07/23/2022 05:58 PM by Jim - 3 replies (last reply by BikerChick at 07/28/2022 03:50 PM)Jim from Topeka on 07/23/2022 05:58 PM
Three of us guys in our 70's are planning a ride from Roachport to N. Jeff City. Going out one day and back the next. we will probably stay at a hotel in columbia since it doesnt look like there is much lodging in
roachport. We want private rooms and it looks like all they have are B&B's. Also, can anyone reccomend hotels in N. Jeff City?
brad wilson from st louis on 07/23/2022 07:11 PM
B&Bs are private rooms, are they not?
Also, they wouldn't like being called ROACHport :)
Anonymous on 07/25/2022 10:42 AM
The Dormitory at the Schoolhouse B&B in Rocheport offers inexpensive lodging that may meet your needs.
BikerChick from Topeka on 07/28/2022 03:50 PM
Katy Cottage in Jeff City has 2 bedrooms - one with a queen bed and 1 with 2 twin beds. If that would meet your needs, it's a really nice place with laundry and it's super clean and comfortable.
Rocheport
- + Planning a trip to Rocheport 1st week of August is the Bridge construction causing any of the trail to be closed?
Discussion started 07/27/2022 07:45 AM by Kathy - 0 repliesKathy from Shawnee Ks on 07/27/2022 07:45 AM
Planning a trip to Rocheport 1st week of August is the Bridge construction causing any of the trail to be closed?
Rocheport
- + Planning a trip to Rocheport 1st week of August is the Bridge construction causing any of the trail to be closed?
Discussion started 07/27/2022 07:44 AM by Kathy - 0 repliesKathy from Shawnee Ks on 07/27/2022 07:44 AM
Planning a trip to Rocheport 1st week of August is the Bridge construction causing any of the trail to be closed?
July 26 Flooding
- + I am an out-of-stater following the Missouri flooding on the news today, and was just wondering if the locals can provide any reports.
I rode the trail up and back from July 10-19, and it seemed like...
Discussion started 07/26/2022 06:25 PM by Dave - 0 repliesDave from Sacramento, CA on 07/26/2022 06:25 PM
I am an out-of-stater following the Missouri flooding on the news today, and was just wondering if the locals can provide any reports.
I rode the trail up and back from July 10-19, and it seemed like there were a lot of areas that had been flooded in the past, but were in very good condition then because of the great maintenance. I hope there isn't too much damage now.
I got rained on for most of one day, and started riding at sunrise on the other days to avoid the extreme heat of the afternoons. The Katy Trail was an amazing experience that I hope to relive in a couple years or so.
I hope everyone in Missouri is safe, and that the trail and all the nearby people and businesses are doing ok during the flooding.
Definition of repair station
- + Sorry if this is a silly question but what is a repair station in comparison to a Bike shop that does repairs. I am heading out on the trail on a Unicycle and have a weight limit of what I can pack...
Discussion started 07/20/2022 09:06 AM by Brad - 2 replies (last reply by brad wilson at 07/20/2022 03:46 PM)Brad from New Marion, Indiana on 07/20/2022 09:06 AM
Sorry if this is a silly question but what is a repair station in comparison to a Bike shop that does repairs. I am heading out on the trail on a Unicycle and have a weight limit of what I can pack with me for a week and trying to work out how may possible parts and tools to bring. Thanks! Looks like this is an awesome trail to try out
Anonymous on 07/20/2022 03:06 PM
There are locations that have tools available that are hanging from small cables for bikers use...a repair station.
A bike shop.....well, you know. Someone else does the work for you and you pay them.
brad wilson from st louis on 07/20/2022 03:46 PM
I tried to post something earlier, but it didn't go through.
Anyway, the repair station is as the other person described. A couple pumps, a work stand of sorts, and some tools. It's out in the open next to *some* of the trailheads.
If you go to the Towns & Services (see link near top of page), you can see where the repair stations are available. If you select the option to see the services as words instead of symbols, and then look for the phrase Repair Station, you'll see where they are available.
Bluffton Barn in Bluffton
- + Doug was the perfect host. He greeted us with ice cold beers and made us feel at home. There is also a 3 mile round trip hike up to a bluff with the most stunning views of the river valley, so definit...
Discussion started 07/20/2022 01:50 PM by Bryce - 0 repliesBryce from Napoleon on 07/20/2022 01:50 PM
Doug was the perfect host. He greeted us with ice cold beers and made us feel at home. There is also a 3 mile round trip hike up to a bluff with the most stunning views of the river valley, so definitely be sure to ask him for the directions to that. Couldn’t recommend the Bluffton Barn more.
Maxine's Rooms for Rent in Sedalia
- + Just looking for a place to stay until I can find an apartment in Sedalia. I work at Tyson’s and looking to pay cheaper than a hotel so in order to save money for an apartment.
Discussion started 07/17/2022 01:12 PM by Trina Bell - 0 repliesTrina Bell from Ionia Mo. on 07/17/2022 01:12 PM
Just looking for a place to stay until I can find an apartment in Sedalia. I work at Tyson’s and looking to pay cheaper than a hotel so in order to save money for an apartment.
Bluffton Barn in Bluffton
- + Great experience at Doug's place. Gave us a bathroom, shower, even a fridge to put our food. Water available which was a life saver. Highly recommend!
Discussion started 07/16/2022 09:22 AM by Jordan Chapman - 0 repliesJordan Chapman from St louis on 07/16/2022 09:22 AM
Great experience at Doug's place. Gave us a bathroom, shower, even a fridge to put our food. Water available which was a life saver. Highly recommend!
PARKING CAR AT CLINTON OR PARK CAR AT KANAS CITY
- + Looking for advice. Driving car from Denver and need a place to park car for 8 to ten days. I was think of driving to Kansas City and take the rock trail to clinton to Machens and then ride back to m...
Discussion started 07/11/2022 09:05 PM by MICHAEL - 3 replies (last reply by madununibomer at 07/15/2022 12:10 PM)MICHAEL from DENVER on 07/11/2022 09:05 PM
Looking for advice. Driving car from Denver and need a place to park car for 8 to ten days. I was think of driving to Kansas City and take the rock trail to clinton to Machens and then ride back to my car in Kansas City Ior Clinton. Where would be the best place to park a car for 8 to ten days Clinton or somewere In Kansas City Thanks
Ron Roberson from PLANO on 07/12/2022 05:29 AM
I parked at Clinton Parks & Rec. Just go inside and give them your travel information and when you plan to return.
Shawn in KC from Kansas City on 07/14/2022 03:27 PM
You can pay to park at Union Station, and take the train to Lee's Summit to catch the Rock Island, then take the train all the way home from Machens and pick up your car.
madununibomer from op on 07/15/2022 12:10 PM
nearist train staions is in downtown saint louis.
Best way around the rockslide closure?
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All ideas are welcome!
Happy Trails!
Discussion started 06/29/2022 05:23 PM by gogojenjen - 4 replies (last reply by BikerBoy at 07/12/2022 06:37 PM)gogojenjen from Bloomfield Hills MI on 06/29/2022 05:23 PM
We will be riding the trail west to east next week! Do we go around or through the rockslide?
All ideas are welcome!
Happy Trails!
BikerBoy from Maryville, IL on 06/30/2022 08:29 PM
I am not sure the rock slide is still there, but I am also riding the RIT/KT next week and will let Ray know of any obstructions/detours that we encounter so he can update the website.
Mark from Lee's Summit on 06/30/2022 09:50 PM
Last summer they built a trail bypass through the trees at the base of the rock slide (but still above the creek waterline) so you don't have anything to worry about. The vegetation has grown back so thick that it is hard to see all of the rock slide details as you bike past this area.
Marlin weekley from Metamora, il on 07/05/2022 08:03 PM
I am not sure if the “rock slide” is still there but i ran the Katy about 16 months ago and when i got to the slide it turned out to be a boulder slide! Give time and money i could have been removed but would be a huge job. As i was on foot i very carefully climbed the huge rocks and down the other side. There was fencing on both sides so i had to hike through the woods with lot of brush and steep. That said if its still there no way can you get through it with a bike. There is a posted detour on paved road around it though. As i was accomplishing an FKT any detour was undesirable. Safe travels.
BikerBoy from Maryville, IL on 07/12/2022 06:37 PM
Went through that area the other day and MO State Parks has put in a good temporary solution: they routed the path along the rock slide and the only effort is about a 5-foot grade climb. It's safe and fast.
Getting to Machens
- + What is the best way to bicycle and not get killed from West Alton to the trailhead in Machens?
Discussion started 07/08/2022 02:42 PM by TG from Decatur - 2 replies (last reply by Hank at 07/10/2022 08:41 AM)TG from Decatur on 07/08/2022 02:42 PM
What is the best way to bicycle and not get killed from West Alton to the trailhead in Machens?
Jerry Whittle from Belleville on 07/08/2022 03:34 PM
Hwy 94 is pretty wide and little used. I've ridden it a few times and didn't feel unsafe. You can avoid parts of it by turning left onto Saale Road then left again onto Dwiggens Road. That will put you back on Hwy 94 but close to Machens Road. However it's been a few years since I've been on Saale or Dwiggens and they might be rough gravel roads. I don't know.
Hank on 07/10/2022 08:41 AM
If you're trying to get to Machens from Illinois (or vice versa) the better route is to take the Grafton Ferry. Take back roads from Machens to Portage Des Sioux and then to the ferry crossing. You don't need 94 at all.
Trail closure 7/12 Rocheport Bridge
- + Just learned trail will be closed 7/12 from 7 am to 3 pm to allow construction vehicles to use the trail. I was planning on coming through there on way from McKittrick to Sedalia. It’s going to be ver...
Discussion started 07/08/2022 07:10 PM by Steve Plattner - 1 reply (last reply by Jim Wilms at 07/09/2022 03:02 PM)Steve Plattner from Cincinnati on 07/08/2022 07:10 PM
Just learned trail will be closed 7/12 from 7 am to 3 pm to allow construction vehicles to use the trail. I was planning on coming through there on way from McKittrick to Sedalia. It’s going to be very hot. Is there any sort of detour or will I be stuck hanging out and waiting?
Jim Wilms from Lenexa, KS on 07/09/2022 03:02 PM
I'll be riding through there tomorrow, will make some inquiries and pass on what I find.
Trees across trail-both sides of Steedman 07/09/22 @ 1045 AM
- + There are trees across the trail on both sides.of Steedman. East of Steedman is biggest blockage, but can walk around.
Discussion started 07/09/2022 10:50 AM by Jim Wilms - 0 repliesJim Wilms from Lenexa, KS on 07/09/2022 10:50 AM
There are trees across the trail on both sides.of Steedman. East of Steedman is biggest blockage, but can walk around.
Getting to Machens
- + What is the best way to bicycle and not get killed from West Alton to the trailhead in Machens?
Discussion started 07/08/2022 02:42 PM by TG from Decatur - 0 repliesTG from Decatur on 07/08/2022 02:42 PM
What is the best way to bicycle and not get killed from West Alton to the trailhead in Machens?
Getting to Machens
- + What is the best way to bicycle and not get killed from West Alton to the trailhead in Machens?
Discussion started 07/08/2022 02:41 PM by TG from Decatur - 0 repliesTG from Decatur on 07/08/2022 02:41 PM
What is the best way to bicycle and not get killed from West Alton to the trailhead in Machens?
Getting to Machens
- + What is the best way to bicycle and not get killed from West Alton to the trailhead in Machens?
Discussion started 07/08/2022 02:41 PM by TG from Decatur - 0 repliesTG from Decatur on 07/08/2022 02:41 PM
What is the best way to bicycle and not get killed from West Alton to the trailhead in Machens?
Private Property
- + Good to know that the slide is fixed; also read that the trail was going through private property and you had to make a detour and ride the highway for 3 mile to get back on the trail, how true is tha...
Discussion started 07/07/2022 11:41 AM by Fred - 0 repliesFred from Saint Louis on 07/07/2022 11:41 AM
Good to know that the slide is fixed; also read that the trail was going through private property and you had to make a detour and ride the highway for 3 mile to get back on the trail, how true is that???
Hartsburg Bottom Studio Apartment in Hartsburg
- + Just an FYI that this Airbnb has been removed from listings. We had a reservation booked, but the property owner reached out and had to cancel on us. I was informed they would no longer be renting o...
Discussion started 07/06/2022 07:56 PM by Angel - 0 repliesAngel on 07/06/2022 07:56 PM
Just an FYI that this Airbnb has been removed from listings. We had a reservation booked, but the property owner reached out and had to cancel on us. I was informed they would no longer be renting out this apartment for personal reasons.
Rocheport tunnel
- + Is the Rocheport Tunnel open july 2?
Discussion started 07/01/2022 03:26 PM by Riding Jane - 5 replies (last reply by Bill in Houston at 07/05/2022 01:25 PM)Riding Jane on 07/01/2022 03:26 PM
Is the Rocheport Tunnel open july 2?
Riding Jane on 07/01/2022 04:27 PM
Web site says its closed Friday july 1 and Saturday July 2
Riding Jane on 07/01/2022 04:27 PM
Web site says its closed Friday july 1 and Saturday July 2
Gary and his Stumpjumper from KCMO on 07/02/2022 11:03 AM
We’re going by there today. Is the detour easy to see?
Gary and his Stumpjumper from KCMO on 07/02/2022 01:15 PM
It’s well marked. Small hill. Short detour
Bill in Houston from Houston on 07/05/2022 01:25 PM
Why was it closed? And how did they bypass it?
Joey's Bird House B&B in McKittrick
- + Very nice lodgings. Our group stayed in three rooms.
Excellent breakfast. Very peaceful. Also worth noting that a full size grocery store is about one hundred yards away. Easy to stock up on sup...
Discussion started 07/05/2022 09:58 AM by MP - 0 repliesMP from Columbia MO on 07/05/2022 09:58 AM
Very nice lodgings. Our group stayed in three rooms.
Excellent breakfast. Very peaceful. Also worth noting that a full size grocery store is about one hundred yards away. Easy to stock up on supplies.
Courtyard Marriott Jefferson City in Jefferson City
- + Theo’s Midtown. I’ve eaten there twice. Great pizzas and beer. I think they are going on vacation for early July but will be back. Short walk from the Marriott.
Discussion started 07/03/2022 09:24 PM by Gary and his Stumpjumper - 0 repliesGary and his Stumpjumper from KCMO on 07/03/2022 09:24 PM
Theo’s Midtown. I’ve eaten there twice. Great pizzas and beer. I think they are going on vacation for early July but will be back. Short walk from the Marriott.
Derailed Coffee Bar & Cafe in Boonville
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Discussion started 07/02/2022 01:37 PM by Gary and his Stumpjumper - 0 repliesGary and his Stumpjumper from KCMO on 07/02/2022 01:37 PM
Best espresso on the trail. Thank you to the women who work there and were so friendly!
Lost phone and debit card at Hartsburg
- + I know this is a log shot but did anybody find a small bag with a cell phone and a debit card at the Hartsburg trail head or somewhere on the trail between Hartsburg and Jeff City? There is a guy sta...
Discussion started 07/01/2022 03:18 PM by Jim - 1 reply (last reply by Gary and his Stumpjumper at 07/02/2022 11:07 AM)Jim from St Thomas on 07/01/2022 03:18 PM
I know this is a log shot but did anybody find a small bag with a cell phone and a debit card at the Hartsburg trail head or somewhere on the trail between Hartsburg and Jeff City? There is a guy staying at the Turner Shelter that is stranded because he lost this bag. He has some food in his panniers and I gave him some cash to eat at the Tebbetts Community center tonight but iit will probably be early next week before he can get his debit card replaced. If by chance someone found it you can take it to him at the shelter or text me at (573) 230-6665 and I’ll get it from you.
Gary and his Stumpjumper from KCMO on 07/02/2022 11:07 AM
We’re going through there later this afternoon. Will look
The Corner in Rhineland
- + There are no restaurant options in Rhineland due to the fire at the Corner. Please plan accordingly and carry plenty of water and snacks. There isnt much shade around town either.
Discussion started 06/27/2022 01:14 PM by AC - 1 reply (last reply by Ray (webmaster) at 06/27/2022 03:20 PM)AC on 06/27/2022 01:14 PM
There are no restaurant options in Rhineland due to the fire at the Corner. Please plan accordingly and carry plenty of water and snacks. There isnt much shade around town either.
Ray (webmaster) on 06/27/2022 03:20 PM
Sorry to hear about the fire - thank you AC for sharing the info. I have removed The Corner from Rhineland listings.
KT Caboose in Marthasville
- + This is a real gem on the Katy Trail! John is just a super nice guy, he offered to make us breakfast on Sunday even though they weren't supposed to be open. Breakfast was delicious. The camping was ...
Discussion started 06/27/2022 09:37 AM by Dave H - 0 repliesDave H from St. Louis on 06/27/2022 09:37 AM
This is a real gem on the Katy Trail! John is just a super nice guy, he offered to make us breakfast on Sunday even though they weren't supposed to be open. Breakfast was delicious. The camping was great, we were in a nice mowed field and I set up my hammock on a couple trees. And the ice cream cone was a nice treat! Cannot recommend enough camping here!
Poison Hwemlock
- + Lots of poison hemlock along the trail. Know what it looks like. Don't touch it. Will cause a severe rash.
Discussion started 06/23/2022 06:36 PM by Groves Cooke - 5 replies (last reply by R Bruce W LAUBACH at 06/27/2022 07:10 AM)Groves Cooke from Pacific on 06/23/2022 06:36 PM
Lots of poison hemlock along the trail. Know what it looks like. Don't touch it. Will cause a severe rash.
Jim from St Thomas on 06/25/2022 05:35 PM
Are you sure what you saw wasn’t Queen Anne’s Lace?
Groves Cooke from Pacific on 06/26/2022 02:22 PM
Pretty sure this is poison hemlock. Blotchy purple stems. Different from Queen Anne's Lace
Jim from St Thomas on 06/26/2022 04:46 PM
That would be hemlock.....,,I’ve seen it occasionally on the Katy but see much more of Queen Anne’s Lace.
Groves Cooke from Pacific on 06/27/2022 06:48 AM
Between Augusta and Treeloar there is more hemlock than Queen Anne's Lace. The hemlock is much taller. Is there a way to post pictures on this forum? I have picture of both plants from that area.
R Bruce W LAUBACH from Williamsburg on 06/27/2022 07:10 AM
Another way to tell the difference between Queen Annes lace and Hemlock is the Queen Anns lace (QAL) is an umbral flower arrangement if you look at the flowers and the stalks radiate from the stem from a central point, like an upside-down umbrella, its QAL. All the flower stems on a Hemlock come from different points along the plant stock. it may be harder to tell the difference between wild parsnip and Hemlock except for the purple blotching on the stem.