Of course the St Louis & St Charles areas are bustling with B & Bs and a plethora of motels. In Boonville, MO, we stayed at Hotel Frederick (http://www.hotelfrederick.com/)and ate at Glenn's Cafe, what a treat that was. If you need lunch there is a great deli in Dutzow which is only a few miles from Defiance but has a deli and you can pick up food. Lindas least favorite critter turned out to be a 6 foot long black snake that she rode over, startling her and probably not doing much to endear her to the reptile. It is beautiful. I can't speak for the other 200 miles but what I saw was worth the time and minimal efforteven in 90 degree weather! Just dont try to camp there at the time of the fair in August. We typically rode 40 to 50 mile round trip segments which demanded good endurance ability. The hand carved wooden tables and benches at Coopers and the lush greenery and teepee (you can rent it overnight) at RiverView make both places must stops.The recently restored and reasonably priced Globe Hotel B & B in Hartsburg is a block from the Katy. I would go so far as to rate it slightly ahead of the Elroy Sparta Trail in WI--which is hard to beat--but is about 15% as long as the Katy. Highlight towns are definitely Rocheport and Hermann. Rservez des vols pas chers sur le site officiel easyJet.com vers plus de 130 destinations en Europe. Turn south (left) onto Route K. Rocheport Trailhead: From I-70, take exit 115 to Route BB, to Rocheport. No problem even for a road bike. The Bobber truckstop/cafe provided decent breakfast/lunch fare. It will be a forever (I hope) annual event in my biking calendar. The trail is the main attraction in Rocheport; signage was clear, there was a nice parking lot, a cute depot with restrooms, and a great little caf called Meriweather just steps away from the trail. It would have made the frequent historical markers even more interesting. It's a mixed bag closer to St. Louis, but there are some scenic spots there, too. We just camped at the Katy Roundhouse this fall and rode west the first day, and east to Rocheport and beyond the second day. Turn south (left) onto Pike St. Holiday Inn Hotels Official Website. From North Jefferson US 54 is a dangerous freeway without bike lanes. Nearby side trips to Rock Bridge Memorial State Park, exploring Columbia and seeing the Thomas Hart Benton murals in the beautiful Statehouse all are worth some extra off bike time. Clifton City Trailhead: From Highway 135, turn onto Route BB. Sowe figured it out and here it is. My son and I set out to ride the Katy over the 2nd weekend in October, 2014. 09dec9:30 pm 10:30 pm Downtown Delilahs Modern Burlesque Cabaret A Modern Burlesque Cabaret in Savannah's exclusive speakeasy, Mata Hari. The nex day rode West from North Jefferson Trail Head. ).Breakfast at Meyers was outstanding! Well-maintained crushed limestone. Additional charges for baggage. ), night in Hartsburg where we stayed at the Globe Hotel with wonderful Jeannette and her 11 cats (mostly outside) and ate at the magnificent Grand Restaurant right next door! You caught glimpses of the Missouri River from time to time. 7413 Lee Road, Lithia Springs . This is a beautiful section of the trail, with many tree canopies over the trail. We biked St. Charles to Machen on Day 1. The woodlands are lush, containing seemingly every deciduous tree imaginable. That I live near it may have something to do with my opinion :). A large group were there playing spoons, wash boards, tub drums and bases. Try Discovery Boulevard -> Egan Road -> Rock Quarry Road -> 163 -> K instead. This, we discovered, on a 25 mph south wind day, making for very slow going. We were delivered wet and tired to the Country Inn and Suites for a final night. Our first day spanned a distance of about 90 miles as we rested for the night at The School House B&B. Approximate tour duration is 8.5 hours. Ask at the front desk if the hotel can check you in earlier, or let you stay later. It was a fun ride on a nice, flat trail. Even has a washer and dryer. We rode the whole thing in 6 days. We only made it to Augusta before giving up and calling our Katy Rental Bike saviors who picked us up but not until after we all had lunch at the magnificent Kates Coffee complete with FRESH, WARM blueberry muffins and a giant latte! The bistro has a bike rack at the bottom of a trail leading up to the winery. Wouldn't really recommend a 23mm tired bike since the trail is lime stone and any roadie will know what that can do to tires. I enjoy biking as a means of transportation and ride about 10 miles a day in the summer. Choisissez votre sige sur tous les vols Lunch in Mokane (at the bar and grill that has GOOD chili! Despite some recent flooding which accounted for a few rough/boggy spots, the KATY trail was OUTSTANDING! If you're headed for this part of the trail, use the McBaine trailhead instead of Huntsdale. Check or FAQs for more common login questions. The Missouri cresting and engulfing the trail behind and in front of one is, I have to say, the scarier of the two scenarios, in my experience. Amtrak allows bikes on board but reservations are a must- call 1-800-872-7245. Once you cross the river the trail is not well maintained until about Sedalia. Turn west (right) onto Roe Street. It also gets more remote from resources and is less well kept. We simply had to skip that last bit into Defiance it was ok because Katy Bike Rentals has a shop in Augusta and we were able to leave the bikes there. An absolute must for any biker hiker or wanderer to take in. Another rainy day this one was the hardest a strong headwind the entire way, raining like mad and a lot of open, uncovered space, washed out sections of trail, fallen trees here and there. This parking lot, on the property of Katfish Katy's, is currently closed for construction. For me, 3 24oz water bottles wasn't enough, course, having a flat tire 5 miles out of Sedalia didn't help either. It was a hot and humid May day, but the trail was sheltered in places. Before taking these trips, call ahead to verify that restaurants are open when you plan to bike. There were plenty of water stops, rest rooms and places to stop and eat along the way but you needed to take advantage of each place because some of them were a few miles apart. At that trail head was an old icebox filled with goodies paid for on an honor system for trail users maintained by a woman known as Blackies Daughter. All days were rain free, so the ride was dusty. This would be a great trail for a family with children to enjoy. Chat with several riders at the trailhead.Ride with a local Stationary store owner from near Jefferson City to Mokane, where we have lunch at a store on main street, about 2 blocks from the trail..Leave Mokane at 1145, odometer 1170.6.This stretch is the most desolate and remote of the trip. A good photo-op of riders on the bridge can be obtained from the adjacent roadway bridge, accessed 1/6th mile further down the trail. We had a relaxing pleasant stay with a to-die-for breakfast. We took shorter rides--Boonville (really nice town, great hotel--Hotel Frederick) 1/2 way to Clinton and back, and from there over to Clinton and back. The shop owner, John, was very helpful and gave us pointers and sites to look for along the trail, such as old-timey general stores and historic markers. We saw a few road bikes but the prevalence of thorns on the trail made lined or slimed wide tires almost a necessity. Just take your time, and enjoy the stops along the way. ", "Just returned from a week on the Katy. Stopped to dry off in Rocheport and Hartsburg. Had a good time but I would suggest if your going to ride the whole thing to do it after March. Day 2 was Boonville to Jefferson City. We liked the small towns and some of the great places along the way to rehydrate. ", "I just finished the Katy ride 2002 and enjoyed every minute of the ride and the trail. We rode the entire trail through Missouri and enjoyed the sightseeing along the way! The trail had dried out some which made the ride back much more pleasant as we arrived in Rocheport around 5 p.m. and snapped a few pictures at the tunnel. Trail was comparable to the GAP trail between Pittsburgh PA and Cumberland MD just less service areas. That is a special treat for anyone who doesn't get to ride a train very often. Day 5-38 miles. provided easy access without automobile traffic. No food is available except at Hartsburg. 1) park the car at Boonville trailhead, (where there is a nice museum) and ride to Pilot Grove, one way distance about 11.5 miles, where there is a small cafe (Katarina's) a few blocks Sw of trailhead, open typically until about 2PM. Within a few miles you will be under some deep forest canopy, then pass under high bluffs right next to the trail, then enjoy a good stretch along the Missouri river with benches where you can stop and watch the river. Sometimes I might ride 34 to 52 round trip miles, peddling all the way. Day two New Franklin to Bluffton Distance 77.3 miles We got an early start and ate breakfast in Rochport, lunch in Hartsburgh. We are not from the area and knew nothing of such hostilies. A GOOD deli! Amazing! BUTwe still loved it! Microsoft pleaded for its deal on the day of the Phase 2 decision last month, but now the gloves are well and truly off. The best ride I've ever done (I'm 60) and a dream to think about now that it's over. The trail is well maintained and is shaded by trees most of the way. Also, met alot of nice people. 47, turn northeast onto MO-94. Clinton Trailhead: From I-49, take Exit 141 onto MO 18 E. Follow MO 18 E for 31.2 miles, and then turn left onto NW 401 Road. We started from Arena Pkwy just off Page Avenue Extension 364. Business. In my opinion, that stretch rivals the majesty of the Rocheport area in photo opportunities. The bike and trailer combined are just over 13 feet long and the combined weight of gear and people is just over a quarter ton. So along came Jones and the trail construction was instantly funded. Many kudos for those who take care of the trail. 47/MO-94, turn north onto First St. Short ride because we wanted to hit the Maifest in Hermann. . When competing railroads built along both sides of the river, towns sprang up approximately 10 miles apart from one another and flourished as railheads. Marthasville Trailhead: From Hwy. Suddenly and without warning, the trail abruptly deposits you at the corner of a busy intersection of Stewart and Providence. STOPPED AT A FUN PUB IN TEBBETTS NAMED JIM'S BAR (Jim is the owner and bartender). We have ridden many trails and this one is the best (ok I know it's our neighborhood trail). Trailheads informative with maps and clean facilities. We stayed at a beautiful, convenient, Cliff Manor B & B where they also catered to trail riders. It was a Monday and I was told no one was available. On the east side of Missouri, the trail officially begins in Machens at mile marker 26.9 (the Katy Trail follows the old railroad mileage system, based on the former rail lines genesis in St. Louis). The trail is set up for bike riders, the water is shut off on Nov 1st at the trail heads. Although there is a new highway bridge crossing the MO river at Washington with a protected bike lane, this Dutzow-Washington route requires biking on a narrow shoulder of a very busy highway 47 for 3 miles. Photos: Jimmy Eat World at KEMBA Live! Be careful rubber necking for lengthy intervals as this section is crowded with other bluff gazers as well and crashes are entirely plausible. We took Amtrak (it was right on time) from Hermann to Sedalia. not at Pilot Grove yet! Locals insisted that we try the barbecued mutton (tasty fare) and the homemade desserts were delicious. We rode from Jefferson City to Hartsburg. Make sure to prebook because it would have been cheaper than the taxi. 19. We've found three such rides in mid MO with simple dining options within a few blocks of the trail. Day 1-45 miles. We ate at the general store in Rocheport, delightful. This is a relatively new car park without shelter or restrooms. Some stops have bicycle pumps! Have ridden the trail from Windsor to Sedalia, this is a good trail but has several inclines and has the highest point on the trail, had to get off the trail in Sedalia to find a place to eat, needed a Garmin to find the place to eat, this trail is a lot of open ground and a good test of your biking abilities, it is well maintained and easy to navigate, the next day we rode a 10-15 mile round trip out of Rocheport, wish we had started here, a wonderful town with several places to eat right off the trail and a bike shop with bikes to rent if you don't have one of your own, Rocheport sports the only railway tunnel on the trail and the scenery there is well worth the trip, the trail has 100 foot cliffs on one side and the Missouri River on the other, be sure to bring a camera and plan extra time to stop to take it all in, we are going back this year during Memorial Day weekend to start at Rocheport, and spend much more time there than we did before. Works great with our hybrid bikes. Defiance parking lot: The lot is immediately southeast of MO-94 in the community of Defiance. Not only is this within 2 blocks of the bridge, but it is also within walking distance to the capital building and the part of town with restaurants and pubs. We encountered 6 flats on our first trip through. Day 7-51 miles. ", "KATY Trail Journal, 5/11 - 5/14/2001n a solo ride across Missouri's KATY trailn Arrived via Amtrak at the Lee's Summit station at 1250; transport to Clinton - about 50 miles to the southeast. The section adjacent to Greens Bottom Rd is exposed (no shade, except late afternoon). The Lamine River lazily churns alongside the Katy for a mile. While much has been repaired, p lease check trail conditions on the Missouri State Parks website before going out to ride as certain areas have posted detours and closures.. At nearly 240 miles long, Katy Trail State Park spans nearly the full width of Missouri and is the countrys longest continuous rail Small towns dot the trail for easy access to food and hydration. We flew to St. Louis, were shuttled to the Katy Bike Rental shop and then shuttled across Missouri to Clinton for the start of the West to East ride. Whistle stops all have clean bathrooms (chemical but clean!). Kudo's to the landowners who allow this through their farms, the volunteers, and State Parks personnel for this great trail. Had to disconnect the trailer and move the bike around the tree and over roots and other smaller trees and then go back and do the same with the trailer. I took an R&R day in Sedalia. We frequently happened across several interesting snake varieties, all seemingly benign in nature. The signs lead you to a great museum (restored depot) and a great bike shop. The only place to eat near there is the Trailside Caf which has normal sort of pub food a lot of fried stuff very reasonably priced. I have already ridden from Clinton to Matson over the course of nine rides. Would I do it again? (Steedmans Only Bar) is a required prerequisite to being a Katy veteran. The M-K-T fitness trail branches north about a mile west of McBaine. What do you do when you live in a 150 year old house following your retirement? Along the way, we met the folks in Hartsburg who were having their annual Fall festival which was fun. This was a great ride nice scenery, along the river part of the way, fields of corn, soy and even sunflowers. From MO-94, turn northwest (left) into trail head immediately south of community of Dutzow. Trail was in good shape, though with lots of leaves down you have to watch for the occasional gopher hole or erosion in a few places. I was particularly impressed by the hardwood forest east of Weldon Spring. He did fly however. ". 163. AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown, GA. Show prices. Day 13-35 miles. The rest of the trail simply follows the riverbed of the Missouri. (Full blown Missouri courtesy!) Lots of lightning bugs (a.k.a. The towns along the way had perfect accommodations for us. This place is super. Hats off to the people that maintain the trail it was in good shape. Laundry Facilities. Highest elevation on the Katy trail, 950' above sea level, is near Brown, MO, MM 243; no marker. And it was a superb place to have lunch! Very good information stations about the history of most towns. ", "My husband, a friend and I rode the Katy the last week in September. We went through the only original tunnel on the trail built in 1893. I rode with my 8 & 10 year old daughters, wife, 14 year old nephew and sister-in-law. We ate at the hotel the restaurant was closed that night (sorry to say!) Defiance to Machens back to St. Charles. If you arent in condition for long rides, break the route down into a 3 or 4 day venture. But the climb into Columbia is gradual and terrifically scenic. The day was cool and perfect for riding. We noted with interest the sign posted along the trail just east of Peers which asked riders to not stop in the area. During their famous Corps of Discovery expedition, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark wrote about curious paintings left by Native Americans on the projection of limestone here. Once again tents were outnumbered, 50- 1 by the RVs but the natives were friendly and the campground sublime. Got off, rode to the Hotel Bothwell (highly recommended) four blocks away, and took off at 10 AM for Rocheport. Weitere Informationen auf: easyJet.com. But from Boonville on west, most folks we spoke with were either unfamiliar with the trail or had never heard of it. Every day, our luggage was moved for us. Maggie & Robert Riesenmy were two of the most interesting, as well as compassionate, individuals I have met on the trail. I love Herman. Sedalia Fairgrounds parking area: From Highway 50, turn onto Highway 65 S. Turn west (right) onto Route Y. Geanine Lehmann, Madison, AL, The 2009 ride organized ride was just completed. The stretch between Rocheport and Jefferson City is probably the prettiest, with lots of bluffs and what-not. I pass 6 cyclists going west, and one passes me going east; that's it. Great support services and organized very well. -. The Mercantile is having their grand re-opening on 6/2/2001.Marthasville trailhead. I began riding the Katy Trail in 1997 and have not stopped (well, I may have missed a couple of years in there). Unusual, high quailty food and service. Tea/coffee all the timeand cookies! This short day was fun because we got to ride through a lot of puddles. St. Charles has a super cool downtown. The trail continues along the riverbank to mile marker 66.3 in Augusta, which features a brewery and a bike shop right next to the trail, as well as several scenic wineries and B&Bs just up the hill. We were able to leave our van there during our ride, and were graciously allowed a quick shower at the end. Soft drinks are available from a vending machine up the hill outside a garage. I recommend this trail to everyone. Buy The Complete Katy Trail Guidebook by Brett Dufur. Cappuccino and chocolate cake after 25 or so miles is always great! The signs promise a reopening in fall 2016. The Roundhouse also provides the same camping amenities. Turn south (left) onto Clarendon Road. For those coming eastbound from Sedalia/ Boonville/Jeff City, this route will add about 3.5 miles to your ride to Washington, but may save your life. The trail follows the river off and on with stretches thru the floodplain farmland. It was sunny and cold (35 degrees but eventually hit 55)--some small trees and branches blocked a couple of spots from a storm the day before, but cleared them off, explored Boonville, and ended the day in Rocheport--beautiful spot. ", "I rode the trail from St. Charles to Clinton Sept 20 to Sept 29 2004.I did it by myself with cell phone support from children and friends. Tue 31 Jan Ticketsonsale.com has parking passes for many event locations with multiple options. We were prepared so actually enjoyed it until the thunder and lightning started about an HOUR from Defiance as we made our way back there. We camped along the way. on the other. By day we made it so that we wouldnt have to ride 8 hours a day and could stop to read all the information on the Whistle Stops/restored depots and museums with their wealth of information about the towns, history, Lewis and Clark, etc. Following in our rich tradition of experimentation, we discovered Lawn Dart--our 75 proof ginger lemon liqueur. Turn east (right) onto E. 3rd Street. Loved the pedestrian bridge into the capital city. Leave Booneville at 1140, odometer 1103.4. Bad Bunny. Rode BAM from Clinton to St. Charles pre-Covid. I hope you havent tired of Caseys in Green Ridge yet as it is the only food available to the south. Dolly Parton Respectfully Bows Out of Rock Hall Nomination I wish all of the nominees good luck and thank you again for the compliment, the country icon writes on Twitter When you ride to Jefferson City, be sure to stay at the Ramada Inn. on their organized ride is at http://mostateparks.com/katytrail/. We ate diner in a bar in Pilot Grove and camped in the town park. I like that. We were a group of 3 that decided to ride this trail end to end (almost). Our trip was a bit complicated in that we live in California so we werent driving anywhere, we wanted to carry our stuff, and we needed to stay in places with 2 beds and we wanted to take the spur trail to Columbia. Mention the Katy to the latter and theyll tell you more than you may wish to hear. I hate riding in car traffic so the bike/hike only Katy trail appealed to me. We did it in March of 2015, and it was an awesome experience. Note that the Katy Trail is a state park that is extremely well maintained with wonderful covered stops about every 10 miles that give the history of the town you are passing as well as what you will see along the way and a number of historical notes. Columbus, OH, US. There is a sign on the trail pointing you in the right direction. Friday metrics; 61.5 miles in 5 hours 55 minutes, average 10.4 mph.Saturday, May 12, 2001.1000, I depart Pilot Grove, and start east on the trail, two blocks from JD's. It was a lot of fun and I hope to do it agin next year! This was my FAVORITE section of the Katy Trail. Rocheport is a small town with several bed & breakfast inns.Another scenic segment is in the Augusta area, where the trail also runs along the base of a bluff, although the Missouri River is usually not visible and excessive growth of high weeds along the trail can restrict the view. At least in Wentzville we found great pasta at Stephanias, good Mexican cuisine at El Valqueros, and a terrific Sunday breakfast buffet at the West Allen Bar & Grill.Another camping option might be Babler State Park south of the river and west of St Louis. This was perfect for us two bedrooms and a shared bath on the upper floor of a house overlooking the river. Service was slow but the microbrew at the Trailhead Brewing Company hit the spot on a 90 plus degree day. Stayed in B&B's and Hotels along the way. We had a good hamburger at Dottie's Cafe in Hartsburg and got a special tour of the General store on the trail. ", "Excerpted from the Kaw Valley Bike Club's (Topeka KS) Cyclometer newsletter: A July excursion is not typically the best climatic condition on the Katy unless you have a passion for heat and dust. We got on the MKT in Sedala after visiting the Depot there. Turn east (left) onto Main St. Flight prices: One way per person, based on 2 people travelling on the same booking. Looking forward to doing again. WoodSpring Suites Columbus Fort Benning Bldg. Columbus, OH, November 4 Friday, 5:30PM Doors Open, Indoors, All Ages, Buy Tickets, Artists, Black Veil Brides, Ice Nine Kills, Motionless In White, Atreyu,First Look: Barrio Opens Second Location in Columbus. Some great places to stop along the way. Xing110 I was told of occasional sightings of copperheads but never saw any of those rascals.Camping proved to be a bit of a challenge. Only bummer was no restaurants nearby so we ordered in. Angel Olsen. Overall it was a beautiful experience, and would recommend you do it if you have a chance. Sure, but I think more planning on my part would be helpful. Great ride from Columbia. Day 1- Clifton City to Boonville (46 miles round trip) A reminder regarding trail conditions is in order here. Day1 was Sedalia to Boonville. . Flight prices: One way per person, based on 2 people travelling on the same booking. http://adventeurs.com/the-katy-trail/. We stayed in Hermann, and opted to utilize the BikeHermann bike rental and shuttle service so that we could have a one-way, continuous ride (we aren't big on ride-out-ride-back). This section of the trail offers two excellent vistas of the Missouri River: one north of McBaine and one south of it. Saturday- Rode from Hartsburg To Roeche Port -52 miles With the Missouri River on one side and beautiful rock bluffs on the other side. This is what all rails to trails should be like. Hotel Indigo. 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