Have the leaves changed yet?
- + I was wondering what the best time would be to see the leaves in October ...when are they supposed to peak, does anybody know? Linda
Discussion started 10/10/2005 07:31 PM by LaRosty@aol.com - 4 replies (last reply by Dearslayer at 10/20/2005 07:46 PM)LaRosty@aol.com from KC on 10/10/2005 07:31 PM
I was wondering what the best time would be to see the leaves in October ...when are they supposed to peak, does anybody know? Linda
Ray (webmaster) on 10/12/2005 06:22 AM
They usually peak around the second to third week of October, but seem to be running a little late this year.
This section of the home page has a couple of links that you may find helpful.
Doug from Saint Charles on 10/13/2005 07:40 AM
Oddly enough the leaves are still very green with just a touch of faint color. I guees you could say that we should be enjoying the clors but probally need another blast of colder air and rain to get what we want.
Murf from Jefferson City on 10/17/2005 10:08 PM
Went Sunday between JC and Hartsburg. Leaves starting to change. Next weekend should be great.
Dearslayer from Rhineland on 10/20/2005 07:46 PM
Roght now! Get out there in the morning. This week is the best.
Katfish Katy's Campground
- + Hi. I'm a journalism student, and I'm writing a piece about Katfish Katy's Campground in
Huntsdale. I wonder if anyone who has stopped there (for an hour or a week, it doesn't
matter) would sh...
Discussion started 10/17/2005 06:21 PM by Amanda - 2 replies (last reply by karen at 10/20/2005 02:05 PM)Amanda from Columbia, MO on 10/17/2005 06:21 PM
Hi. I'm a journalism student, and I'm writing a piece about Katfish Katy's Campground in
Huntsdale. I wonder if anyone who has stopped there (for an hour or a week, it doesn't
matter) would share your impressions for my story? It would help if I had some campers,
bicyclists or passers-by to talk to. Please e-mail me at alb4x@yahoo.com. Thanks,
Amanda
Ann from Wichita, KS on 10/17/2005 09:00 PM
We were at Katfish Katy's this weekend. It was a nice little convenience store and it looked like there was some camping available closer to the river. I thought that there would be catfish, but no food served.
karen from Lenexa,Ks on 10/20/2005 02:05 PM
I was camped there on Oct 18th. I arrived just before sunset, the only other people there were two women on bikes. We had a lovely camping area along the river, nice flat areas for tents, picnic tables, and shade trees for summer.The view of the river was great. The bathrooms were clean, and the showers hot. And the company was good, we exchanged many stories. I learned some new things.
Jug Town Food & Feed (Calhoun)
- + thw whole town is a nice little quite town. Whistle stop has some VERY GOOD food, and we have a brand new gas station: BULLSEYE!!! Come by and see us some time...Theres always nice folks in Calhoun, M...
Discussion started 10/19/2005 12:54 PM by scott taylor - 0 repliesscott taylor from calhoun, mo on 10/19/2005 12:54 PM
thw whole town is a nice little quite town. Whistle stop has some VERY GOOD food, and we have a brand new gas station: BULLSEYE!!! Come by and see us some time...Theres always nice folks in Calhoun, MO!!!!
scott taylor from calhoun, mo on 10/19/2005 12:54 PM
thw whole town is a nice little quite town. Whistle stop has some VERY GOOD food, and we have a brand new gas station: BULLSEYE!!! Come by and see us some time...Theres always nice folks in Calhoun, MO!!!!
Easley
- + Good Thai food between Rocheport and Hartsburg. What fun! Great scenery and friendly people.
Discussion started 10/17/2005 09:16 PM by Ann - 0 repliesAnn from Wichita, KS on 10/17/2005 09:16 PM
Good Thai food between Rocheport and Hartsburg. What fun! Great scenery and friendly people.
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Klondike Park (Augusta)
- + I cannot get over this place. It was sooooo beautiful. It is a former rock quarry. The campsites
were the best. The bathroom facility building had an additional room that was a complete
kitche...
Discussion started 10/17/2005 09:33 AM by Bentcruiser - 0 repliesBentcruiser from Oklahoma on 10/17/2005 09:33 AM
I cannot get over this place. It was sooooo beautiful. It is a former rock quarry. The campsites
were the best. The bathroom facility building had an additional room that was a complete
kitchen that campers could use.
Rangers were extremely nice too.
Bentcruiser from Oklahoma on 10/17/2005 09:33 AM
I cannot get over this place. It was sooooo beautiful. It is a former rock quarry. The campsites
were the best. The bathroom facility building had an additional room that was a complete
kitchen that campers could use.
Rangers were extremely nice too.
Peers Store
- + It doesnt get much better than the Peers store. They were very friendly and oh so
accomodating. Definitely worth the stop.
Discussion started 10/17/2005 09:29 AM by Bentcruiser - 0 repliesBentcruiser from Oklahoma on 10/17/2005 09:29 AM
It doesnt get much better than the Peers store. They were very friendly and oh so
accomodating. Definitely worth the stop.
Touring Cyclist (St Charles)
- + The lady in this shop was so nice. She hooked us up with a shuttle to the Kirkwood Amtrak station. Let us hang out in the AC while waiting.
Discussion started 09/27/2005 10:38 AM by Vickie - 1 reply (last reply by Bentcruiser at 10/17/2005 09:27 AM)Vickie from Kansas City Mo on 09/27/2005 10:38 AM
The lady in this shop was so nice. She hooked us up with a shuttle to the Kirkwood Amtrak station. Let us hang out in the AC while waiting.
Vickie from Kansas City Mo on 09/27/2005 10:38 AM
The lady in this shop was so nice. She hooked us up with a shuttle to the Kirkwood Amtrak station. Let us hang out in the AC while waiting.
Bentcruiser from Oklahoma on 10/17/2005 09:27 AM
She is extremely nice. Nice shop too.
Bentcruiser from Oklahoma on 10/17/2005 09:27 AM
She is extremely nice. Nice shop too.
lodging on the trail
- + looking for a clothing optional hot tub or swiming pool,bed and breakfast prefered
Discussion started 10/16/2005 10:52 PM by newbe - 0 repliesnewbe from jeff city on 10/16/2005 10:52 PM
looking for a clothing optional hot tub or swiming pool,bed and breakfast prefered
Steamboat Junction Campground (Bluffton)
- + Our Scout Troop was buy there on 10/15/05 the place open and running.
We stayed there on our first trip down on the trail about 5 or 6 years ago and it was nice place.
Discussion started 10/16/2005 02:54 PM by Floyd - 1 reply (last reply by Floyd at 10/16/2005 02:57 PM)Floyd from Quincy, IL on 10/16/2005 02:54 PM
Our Scout Troop was buy there on 10/15/05 the place open and running.
We stayed there on our first trip down on the trail about 5 or 6 years ago and it was nice place.
Floyd from Quincy, IL on 10/16/2005 02:54 PM
Our Scout Troop was buy there on 10/15/05 the place open and running.
We stayed there on our first trip down on the trail about 5 or 6 years ago and it was nice place.
Floyd from Quincy, IL on 10/16/2005 02:57 PM
Phone number is the right one.
Floyd from Quincy, IL on 10/16/2005 02:57 PM
Phone number is the right one.
Road Bike
- + I'm leaving for a three day Katy Trail ride the week of October 17, 2005. I've got two bikes. A beater hybrid and a nice road bike. I'd rather take the road bike. Can I make the trip on 25mm tires...
Discussion started 10/15/2005 03:07 PM by safebouv - 1 reply (last reply by Ray (webmaster) at 10/16/2005 06:49 AM)safebouv from Clarksville, TN on 10/15/2005 03:07 PM
I'm leaving for a three day Katy Trail ride the week of October 17, 2005. I've got two bikes. A beater hybrid and a nice road bike. I'd rather take the road bike. Can I make the trip on 25mm tires? Any feedback is appreciated.
Ray (webmaster) on 10/16/2005 06:49 AM
Here are some past discussions that might help:
Tire types, road bikes, trailer types
- + One very common topic here is what type of tire to use on the trail, and whether road bikes are appropriate. September Brown recently posted some very useful advice on the "phred" mailing list, which ...
Discussion started 10/13/2005 09:53 AM by Ray (webmaster) - 1 reply (last reply by MLH at 10/15/2005 11:14 PM)Ray (webmaster) on 10/13/2005 09:53 AM
One very common topic here is what type of tire to use on the trail, and whether road bikes are appropriate. September Brown recently posted some very useful advice on the "phred" mailing list, which I have copied to the BikeKatyTrail website. There's also an explanation of why single-wheeled trailers will work better than 2-wheel trailers:
Katy Trail Bike Type, Tire, and Trailer Discussion
MLH from Overland Park KS on 10/15/2005 11:14 PM
Here are some links to tires that work well on the KATY in approximate order of desirable traits, especially tread patterns:
http://www.conti-online.com/generator/www/de/en/continental/bicycle/themes/tires/city/travelcontact/travelcontact_en.html
http://tires.hutchinson.fr/uk/velo/accueil.htm
http://www.schwalbetires.com/on_tour_touring.php?Nickname=MARATHON&Image=TireImages/marathon.jpg
http://www.schwalbetires.com/on_tour_expedition.php?Nickname=MARATHON%20XR&Image=TireImages/marathon_xr.gif
http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCEqSection.jsp?sid=EquipTiresCX
http://www.maxxis.com/products/bicycle/product_detail.aspx?id=225
http://www.panaracer.com/eng/products/index_ur.html
http://www.kendausa.com/bicycle/comfort.html
Happy trails!
Never been to katy trail
- + I am a beginning cyclist and live in Arnold MO and would like to know The closest way to get to Katy Trail from St. Louis. Its a little late in the year dont know if Ill make it till next summer, also...
Discussion started 10/14/2005 04:56 PM by BigJon - 2 replies (last reply by frank at 10/14/2005 10:47 PM)BigJon from Arnold MO on 10/14/2005 04:56 PM
I am a beginning cyclist and live in Arnold MO and would like to know The closest way to get to Katy Trail from St. Louis. Its a little late in the year dont know if Ill make it till next summer, also im interested in doing maybe a 30 mile ride or a 50 what are the distance markers like. I would appreciate any advice.
Ray (webmaster) on 10/14/2005 09:40 PM
Here's a web page with
parking suggestions and how to get to the trail from the St Louis area.
Mile marker signs appear every mile, just like on a highway. Check out this page for
mileage between towns - there's also a column that tells you what mile marker each town is located it.
Too late in the year? October is a great time! Temperatures are nice, and the trees are finally starting to turn colors. It's the best time to be out on the trail.
You'll love the Katy Trail - come on out and have some fun.
frank from festus, mo on 10/14/2005 10:47 PM
big jon, me and my wifey ride the trail occasionally. we either go to the historic district of st. charles which is off the fifth st exit of I-70 just across the blanchette bridge and ride west bound from there, or we take high 40 up to highway 94, go south on 94, and go to defiance and ride from there. i personally think it is prettier from defiance west then from st. charles west. these would be the 2 closests i think. this would be a fantastic time of yr to ride. cooler weather, and the colors have to fantastic. happy ridin, frank
Weldon Springs Trailhead
- + Thanks go out to MODOT for smoothing out the gravel road from Hwy 94 down to the trailhead. Now cars can go up on the correct side of the road.
Discussion started 10/13/2005 07:33 AM by George - 0 repliesGeorge from OFallon, MO on 10/13/2005 07:33 AM
Thanks go out to MODOT for smoothing out the gravel road from Hwy 94 down to the trailhead. Now cars can go up on the correct side of the road.
Peers Store (Peers)
- + My husband and I stayed here over the summer and I was very impressed. The room was very cozy(homelike). The Breakfast was the best yet but better than all was the place. The store has pretty much any...
Discussion started 10/10/2005 08:06 PM by Heather and Jim - 1 reply (last reply by Jerry and Janet at 10/12/2005 06:42 PM)Heather and Jim from St. Louis on 10/10/2005 08:06 PM
My husband and I stayed here over the summer and I was very impressed. The room was very cozy(homelike). The Breakfast was the best yet but better than all was the place. The store has pretty much anything you could need from Deli sandwichs, ice cream,lunch specials, soda and pizza. Theres something for everyone and after a long trail ride it's so nice to come into the store and get something cold to drink and some food and not have to go to a bar. Her (Barb's) prices are very reasonable food and room and she is a very knowledgable women. She can carry on a conversation very well. She told my husband and I how the store has been around since 1800's and has been through many many floods and i think that is a reason it is so special. If your ever in the area and need a place to stay i reccommend Peers Store for the caring people, reasonablr prices and you won't leave without learning something new.
Heather and Jim from St. Louis on 10/10/2005 08:06 PM
My husband and I stayed here over the summer and I was very impressed. The room was very cozy(homelike). The Breakfast was the best yet but better than all was the place. The store has pretty much anything you could need from Deli sandwichs, ice cream,lunch specials, soda and pizza. Theres something for everyone and after a long trail ride it's so nice to come into the store and get something cold to drink and some food and not have to go to a bar. Her (Barb's) prices are very reasonable food and room and she is a very knowledgable women. She can carry on a conversation very well. She told my husband and I how the store has been around since 1800's and has been through many many floods and i think that is a reason it is so special. If your ever in the area and need a place to stay i reccommend Peers Store for the caring people, reasonablr prices and you won't leave without learning something new.
Jerry and Janet from Maria Stein, Ohio on 10/12/2005 06:42 PM
Very glad to see your comment. We are to stay over on Oct. 18th. My phone conversation for the reservation, was very comfortable which led me to believe that even though age may be on the facilities, that yet it would be comfortable.
Jerry and Janet from Maria Stein, Ohio on 10/12/2005 06:42 PM
Very glad to see your comment. We are to stay over on Oct. 18th. My phone conversation for the reservation, was very comfortable which led me to believe that even though age may be on the facilities, that yet it would be comfortable.
Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival
- + We enjoyed cycling the trail between Coopers Landing at Easley and Hartsburg on Friday
when some booths were just being set up for the Pumpkin Festival. We returned by car
the next day becaus...
Discussion started 10/09/2005 05:30 PM by Sue & Lee - 3 replies (last reply by hooked on biking at 10/11/2005 02:32 PM)Sue & Lee from Iowa City area on 10/09/2005 05:30 PM
We enjoyed cycling the trail between Coopers Landing at Easley and Hartsburg on Friday
when some booths were just being set up for the Pumpkin Festival. We returned by car
the next day because after 2 days on the trail we were leaving the area. Reminds me of
Branson, MO when it was basically a one-street town - the traffic congestion is almost
impossible during the event. Glad we got there early. We enjoyed the festival on
Saturday, made a few purchases, ate some good food. One very bad experience
however.... We always think to be careful of our possessions in the big city and forget to
do so in small towns. Bad thinking! Our small digital camera & case was stolen from its
attachment on Lee's belt under his jacket - so we lost our camera and all of our photos of
our trail ride during the previous two days. No photos of the pumpkin festival to share
either.
Sue & Lee from Iowa City area on 10/09/2005 05:30 PM
We enjoyed cycling the trail between Coopers Landing at Easley and Hartsburg on Friday
when some booths were just being set up for the Pumpkin Festival. We returned by car
the next day because after 2 days on the trail we were leaving the area. Reminds me of
Branson, MO when it was basically a one-street town - the traffic congestion is almost
impossible during the event. Glad we got there early. We enjoyed the festival on
Saturday, made a few purchases, ate some good food. One very bad experience
however.... We always think to be careful of our possessions in the big city and forget to
do so in small towns. Bad thinking! Our small digital camera & case was stolen from its
attachment on Lee's belt under his jacket - so we lost our camera and all of our photos of
our trail ride during the previous two days. No photos of the pumpkin festival to share
either.
Sue & Lee from Iowa City area on 10/10/2005 07:06 PM
I take it back! We thought our camera had been stolen, but we learned today that it
instead got caught on the hayrack on which we rode from the parking area. A Hartsburg
area resident found it stuck to the hayrack, reported it and will send it to us. Not only did
we have a good time at the Pumpkin Festival, but we know the residents are honest. I
would, however, recommend riding there by bicycle and make arrangements to pick up
your pumpkins by car on another day.
Sue & Lee from Iowa City area on 10/10/2005 07:06 PM
I take it back! We thought our camera had been stolen, but we learned today that it
instead got caught on the hayrack on which we rode from the parking area. A Hartsburg
area resident found it stuck to the hayrack, reported it and will send it to us. Not only did
we have a good time at the Pumpkin Festival, but we know the residents are honest. I
would, however, recommend riding there by bicycle and make arrangements to pick up
your pumpkins by car on another day.
Trek Biker from St. Joseph, MO on 10/10/2005 07:52 PM
You can't ride an juggle pumkins? Come on now!
It is nice to know there are honest people around. It did seem a bit far fetched to think that instead of loosing the camera.... it was stolen from its attachment while hooked on a belt under a jacket. Again.....come on now!
Trek Biker from St. Joseph, MO on 10/10/2005 07:52 PM
You can't ride an juggle pumkins? Come on now!
It is nice to know there are honest people around. It did seem a bit far fetched to think that instead of loosing the camera.... it was stolen from its attachment while hooked on a belt under a jacket. Again.....come on now!
hooked on biking from Belton on 10/11/2005 02:32 PM
We went to the pumpkin festival hoping to enjoy some good pumpkin pie, bread, fudge etc & were disappointed that we couldn't find any! What kind of a pumpikn festival doesn't have pumpkin pie???!!!!!!!
hooked on biking from Belton on 10/11/2005 02:32 PM
We went to the pumpkin festival hoping to enjoy some good pumpkin pie, bread, fudge etc & were disappointed that we couldn't find any! What kind of a pumpikn festival doesn't have pumpkin pie???!!!!!!!
Safety at Trailheads
- + Just wanted to alert everyone that we parked at the N. Jefferson trailhead near Jefferson City on Friday, October 7. We were riding about four hours and returned to find that about a 1/4 a tank of ga...
Discussion started 10/11/2005 07:43 AM by Kim - 1 reply (last reply by hooked on biking at 10/11/2005 02:26 PM)Kim on 10/11/2005 07:43 AM
Just wanted to alert everyone that we parked at the N. Jefferson trailhead near Jefferson City on Friday, October 7. We were riding about four hours and returned to find that about a 1/4 a tank of gas had been siphoned out of our vehicle. Might want to think about parking at the Hartsburg trailhead instead of the more open one at N. Jefferson.
hooked on biking from Belton,MO on 10/11/2005 02:26 PM
There were also several cars broken into & purses, CDs etc stolen during that same timeframe. If you park there, you need to make sure you don't leave those things in plain sight. We've been parking there in the evenings for several years & haven't had any problems.
Treloar Trailhead (Treloar)
- + There are bathrooms there now!!
Discussion started 10/10/2005 09:22 AM by Leann - 1 reply (last reply by Ray (webmaster) at 10/10/2005 10:11 AM)Leann from Treloar on 10/10/2005 09:22 AM
There are bathrooms there now!!
Leann from Treloar on 10/10/2005 09:22 AM
There are bathrooms there now!!
Ray (webmaster) on 10/10/2005 10:11 AM
I was just there this past Saturday and used that restroom, but did not think to update the website listing - thanks for the reminder! The Treloar restroom is unisex. There is no running water, but it was nice and clean when we visited.
Ray (webmaster) on 10/10/2005 10:11 AM
I was just there this past Saturday and used that restroom, but did not think to update the website listing - thanks for the reminder! The Treloar restroom is unisex. There is no running water, but it was nice and clean when we visited.
Comfort Inn of Boonville (Boonville)
- + Great hotel right just off I-70 at exit 101. Great staff, nice clean rooms, nice pool. We liked the continental breakfast, and of course the Russell Stover's Candy outlet next door!
Discussion started 10/09/2005 04:38 PM by TK - 1 reply (last reply by Trek Biker at 10/10/2005 08:43 AM)TK from Kansas City on 10/09/2005 04:38 PM
Great hotel right just off I-70 at exit 101. Great staff, nice clean rooms, nice pool. We liked the continental breakfast, and of course the Russell Stover's Candy outlet next door!
TK from Kansas City on 10/09/2005 04:38 PM
Great hotel right just off I-70 at exit 101. Great staff, nice clean rooms, nice pool. We liked the continental breakfast, and of course the Russell Stover's Candy outlet next door!
Trek Biker from St. Joseph, MO on 10/10/2005 08:43 AM
The access to the Katy makes it even better!
Trek Biker from St. Joseph, MO on 10/10/2005 08:43 AM
The access to the Katy makes it even better!
Doll House B&B (Rhineland)
- + Clean, comfortable, delicious food, and very very very kind and accomodating hosts! This is an experience you won't want to miss!
Discussion started 10/10/2005 06:35 AM by dp - 0 repliesdp from Kansas City on 10/10/2005 06:35 AM
Clean, comfortable, delicious food, and very very very kind and accomodating hosts! This is an experience you won't want to miss!
dp from Kansas City on 10/10/2005 06:35 AM
Clean, comfortable, delicious food, and very very very kind and accomodating hosts! This is an experience you won't want to miss!
Peers Store (Peers)
- + I had a nice visit today with Barb, the lady who runs Peers Store (at mile 80, between Treloar and Marthasville). She has lots of interesting stories about the store (which has been in her family for ...
Discussion started 10/08/2005 10:22 PM by Ray (webmaster) - 0 repliesRay (webmaster) on 10/08/2005 10:22 PM
I had a nice visit today with Barb, the lady who runs Peers Store (at mile 80, between Treloar and Marthasville). She has lots of interesting stories about the store (which has been in her family for decades), the building (which was built in the late 1800s), the little building next door (which has been a school, a bar, a home, a feed store, and more...) and the town of Peers (which was underwater during the flood of '93, even though the river is over a mile away). Save some time to enjoy chatting with Barb at the Peers Store.
Ray (webmaster) on 10/08/2005 10:22 PM
I had a nice visit today with Barb, the lady who runs Peers Store (at mile 80, between Treloar and Marthasville). She has lots of interesting stories about the store (which has been in her family for decades), the building (which was built in the late 1800s), the little building next door (which has been a school, a bar, a home, a feed store, and more...) and the town of Peers (which was underwater during the flood of '93, even though the river is over a mile away). Save some time to enjoy chatting with Barb at the Peers Store.
Lindenhof B & B (Augusta)
- + Do you allow children? We always bike with our 4 year old. We were thinking of taking a day and seeing how far we got, but need to be sure someplace would allow a child. We do allow him to sleep in...
Discussion started 10/08/2005 09:18 PM by DK - 1 reply (last reply by DK at 10/08/2005 09:23 PM)DK from St. Louis on 10/08/2005 09:18 PM
Do you allow children? We always bike with our 4 year old. We were thinking of taking a day and seeing how far we got, but need to be sure someplace would allow a child. We do allow him to sleep in the same room as we are when we are out places.
DK from St. Louis on 10/08/2005 09:18 PM
Do you allow children? We always bike with our 4 year old. We were thinking of taking a day and seeing how far we got, but need to be sure someplace would allow a child. We do allow him to sleep in the same room as we are when we are out places.
DK from St. Louis on 10/08/2005 09:23 PM
Never mind, I found my answer on the website. Looks like we'll have to hunt for a hotel/motel.
Thanks
DK from St. Louis on 10/08/2005 09:23 PM
Never mind, I found my answer on the website. Looks like we'll have to hunt for a hotel/motel.
Thanks
Dutzow
- + Is this the town where all the biker(Motorcyclist) come too? A friend gave me a name(Dutzelu and said it was on Highway 94 about 40 miles out from St. Louis, Mo.
Discussion started 08/27/2005 09:33 PM by fogdr - 5 replies (last reply by savage24 at 10/07/2005 10:20 PM)fogdr from Topeka, Ks. on 08/27/2005 09:33 PM
Is this the town where all the biker(Motorcyclist) come too? A friend gave me a name(Dutzelu and said it was on Highway 94 about 40 miles out from St. Louis, Mo.
Ranger from Chesterfield on 08/29/2005 02:04 PM
That would be Defiance. They were in rare form (Tent Party and about 100 motorcycles) last night when I rode by.
Jake from ST. Louis County on 09/09/2005 10:10 AM
This is not good for the KATY.
Sue from Balwin, Mo. on 09/09/2005 10:19 AM
They were in Defiance not Dutzow.
Jeff from Defiance on 10/07/2005 04:57 PM
The motorcycles are not a bad thing for Katy. The motorcycles have been traveling on Hwy 94 from St Charles to Hermann for almost 40 years. The tent party has been held for many years before the Katy Trail was established. It is usually a charity benefit, that ends up at Sharp's Corner in Hermann
savage24 from KC,MO on 10/07/2005 10:20 PM
Thanks for posting, Jeff. I agree with you. Do you know if there is a website that lists the dates of these events? It might be helpful for some folks when planning a bike ride. All users of the trail need to remember that the State Park property ends when we leave the trail and not everything in the towns revolves around the trail and its users. Hopefully, through this great website that Ray has created, we can exchange information on activities along the trail that may impact our visits. I have read similar posts about loud party's and such in Easley & Coopers Landing.
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Augusta Wine Country Inn
- + We stayed one night at the Augusta Wine Country Inn and found it to be among the worst places we have stayed. Ever! Our rooms were not made up or cleaned, many things didn't work and although the mana...
Discussion started 10/06/2005 12:47 PM by Dave - 0 repliesDave from Lemoyne, PA on 10/06/2005 12:47 PM
We stayed one night at the Augusta Wine Country Inn and found it to be among the worst places we have stayed. Ever! Our rooms were not made up or cleaned, many things didn't work and although the manager was pleasant and tried to help, the property is far from good. A good place to avoid.
ashleys rose
- + I work at Ashleys Rose Restaurant and Inn in Augusta Missouri. If you have eaten there and think that the service was bad then you should be telling me.
But you probley did in the tip that you g...
Discussion started 10/05/2005 09:47 AM by Ashley - 1 reply (last reply by Dave at 10/06/2005 12:41 PM)Ashley from Augusta on 10/05/2005 09:47 AM
I work at Ashleys Rose Restaurant and Inn in Augusta Missouri. If you have eaten there and think that the service was bad then you should be telling me.
But you probley did in the tip that you gave me. I have worked there for 10 years and have meet so pretty smelly people off of the trail. the only reason the you wold get bad service is if you are ignorant to me. If you thought that the service was bad then you have probley never been a server.
Dave from Leymone, PA on 10/06/2005 12:41 PM
We ate at Ashley's last week and it was great. Good food and good service.
Katy Roundhouse (New Franklin)
- + THE BEST!!! The camps were great and the food was awesome. The steaks are fresh cut the
day of your meal. Melt in your mouth goodness!
Discussion started 10/06/2005 07:43 AM by Bentcruiser - 0 repliesBentcruiser from Oklahoma on 10/06/2005 07:43 AM
THE BEST!!! The camps were great and the food was awesome. The steaks are fresh cut the
day of your meal. Melt in your mouth goodness!
Bentcruiser from Oklahoma on 10/06/2005 07:43 AM
THE BEST!!! The camps were great and the food was awesome. The steaks are fresh cut the
day of your meal. Melt in your mouth goodness!
Boonville Jail Museum
- + Super sweet tour and very interesting!
Discussion started 10/06/2005 07:41 AM by Bentcruiser - 0 repliesBentcruiser from Oklahoma on 10/06/2005 07:41 AM
Super sweet tour and very interesting!
Dave & Jacquie's (Defiance)
- + Skip it. Very unfriendly. It must be an outsider thing. We had washed up and didn't look like
cyclists at all but it was a chilly atmosphere.
Discussion started 10/06/2005 07:40 AM by Bentcruiser - 0 repliesBentcruiser from Oklahoma on 10/06/2005 07:40 AM
Skip it. Very unfriendly. It must be an outsider thing. We had washed up and didn't look like
cyclists at all but it was a chilly atmosphere.
Bentcruiser from Oklahoma on 10/06/2005 07:40 AM
Skip it. Very unfriendly. It must be an outsider thing. We had washed up and didn't look like
cyclists at all but it was a chilly atmosphere.
Hermann
- + Very nice town and worth the visit. Bridge is narrow but vehicles seem to be used to cyclists.
Highly recommend it. The town is neat and the city park is a great place to camp.
Discussion started 10/06/2005 07:38 AM by Bentcruiser - 0 repliesBentcruiser from Oklahoma on 10/06/2005 07:38 AM
Very nice town and worth the visit. Bridge is narrow but vehicles seem to be used to cyclists.
Highly recommend it. The town is neat and the city park is a great place to camp.
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Scenic Cycles (Marthasville)
- + The owner of Scenic is a wonderful man. It is no longer in Marthasville. In actuality it is a mile
or two east. They moved to a farm with the shop. They have the shop and areas for cyclists to Discussion started 10/06/2005 07:36 AM by Bentcruiser - 0 repliesBentcruiser from Oklahoma on 10/06/2005 07:36 AM
The owner of Scenic is a wonderful man. It is no longer in Marthasville. In actuality it is a mile
or two east. They moved to a farm with the shop. They have the shop and areas for cyclists to
camp.
Bentcruiser from Oklahoma on 10/06/2005 07:36 AM
The owner of Scenic is a wonderful man. It is no longer in Marthasville. In actuality it is a mile
or two east. They moved to a farm with the shop. They have the shop and areas for cyclists to
camp.
Turner Katy Trail Shelter Hostel (Tebbetts)
- + Not the cleanest place. But a good stop over for $5
Discussion started 10/06/2005 07:33 AM by Bentcruiser - 0 repliesBentcruiser from Oklahoma on 10/06/2005 07:33 AM
Not the cleanest place. But a good stop over for $5
Bentcruiser from Oklahoma on 10/06/2005 07:33 AM
Not the cleanest place. But a good stop over for $5
Dotty's Cafe (Hartsburg)
- + This was absolutely one of the best places along the trail!!! The food, service and everything
else was GREAT!
Discussion started 10/06/2005 07:31 AM by Bentcruiser - 0 repliesBentcruiser from Oklahoma on 10/06/2005 07:31 AM
This was absolutely one of the best places along the trail!!! The food, service and everything
else was GREAT!
Bentcruiser from Oklahoma on 10/06/2005 07:31 AM
This was absolutely one of the best places along the trail!!! The food, service and everything
else was GREAT!
St Charles
- + Bella Garden Cafe at 524 S Main street has an outside cafe just off the Katy Trail directly across from the Old Train Depot and Red Caboose in Frontier Park in St. Charles. Look for the 6foot high whi...
Discussion started 10/06/2005 12:55 AM by Tammy - 0 repliesTammy from Currently Saint Charles Missouri on 10/06/2005 12:55 AM
Bella Garden Cafe at 524 S Main street has an outside cafe just off the Katy Trail directly across from the Old Train Depot and Red Caboose in Frontier Park in St. Charles. Look for the 6foot high white picket fence with entrance to the cafe.Dogs are also welcome here with complimentary water. As a server at the cafe and a Katy Trail biking commuter and enthusiast, I can extend a sincere welcome to all bikers and dog walkers. Our fare ranges from healthy green leaf salads and wraps to hearty Philly Cheesteaks and warm soups. Cyclists are welcome to bring their bikes to their outside table for security, or lock them up while exploring historic Main Street while waiting for that shuttle.
Fern's B&B
- + Does anybody know anything about Fern's B&B? Is it worth the stay or any info on this one? Thanks
Discussion started 10/05/2005 04:04 PM by Wendy - 0 repliesWendy from Topeka, Ks on 10/05/2005 04:04 PM
Does anybody know anything about Fern's B&B? Is it worth the stay or any info on this one? Thanks
Katy Trail Riding from Rocheport
- + We are staying in Rocheport and going on a day bike trip. Which way from Rocheport would you recommend for the most scenic ride and also where are some good places to stop for lunch/sightseeing. Any...
Discussion started 10/01/2005 02:31 PM - 4 replies (last reply by Trek Biker at 10/05/2005 02:38 PM)Anonymous from Overland Park on 10/01/2005 02:31 PM
We are staying in Rocheport and going on a day bike trip. Which way from Rocheport would you recommend for the most scenic ride and also where are some good places to stop for lunch/sightseeing. Any infomation on riding the Katy Trail in the Rocheport area and also places to go in the Rocheport and Boonville area would be greatly appreciated. We are arriving late afternoon and staying at the School House B & B and then bike riding the next day. Suggestions please?
frank from festus,mo on 10/01/2005 08:27 PM
my preference is rocheport east. there is more of the river to see and i enjoy it more that way than west. however not as many eatin places as west bound. check the katy roundhouse at franklin for supper, may need reservations. rocheport east, there is a snack shop at huntsdale called katfish katys, other wise nuthin till hartsburg. have fun.
Troy Ratliff from Jonesboro, AR on 10/02/2005 07:36 PM
I totally agree, eastbound is far and away the more scenic route.
ET from Columbia on 10/05/2005 01:17 PM
There's a place to eat at McBaine, too. I forget what it's called--maybe Betty's, and I haven't eaten there. Also, consider riding into Columbia--tons of places to eat downtown, which is easy to reach from the spur trail.
Trek Biker from St. Joseph, MO on 10/05/2005 02:38 PM
The spur to Columbia is worth the ride also....maybe not so much on the southern end but more near town it is well worth the ride. I wouldn't discount it as part of my trip.
Enjoy!