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Katy Trail Bike Ride May 16-18, 2003
Camping at Arrow Rock State Park
Biking from Rocheport

 
28 Scouts and 13 adults attended the KATY Trail campout. We camped at Arrow Rock State Park and scouts and scouters rode either 25 or 50 miles. After a brief rest and good food, a successful campfire included the singing of Bohemian Rhapsody by 4 scouts. A few skits and a rap version of I'm a Little Teapot by a forgetful leader.


Photos are courtesy of Gary Hostin

Photos from Katy Trail 2001

Checklist - (some items are optional)
Cycling Apparel

helmet
shirt
shorts
socks
shoes
gloves
sunglasses
Bike Gear
water bottle
frame pump
seat pack
tool kit
map
handlebar bag
Road Food 
Camera with Film
Tent, Sleeping Bag and Sleeping Pad
Toiletries, etc.
soap
shampoo
towel
toothbrush
toothpaste

comb or brush
contact-lens equipment (if applicable)
deodorant
toilet paper
flashlight
insect repellent
mess kit
utensils (spoon, fork, etc.)
cup
matches
Clothing
underwear
socks
shirt
shorts or long pants
shoes
jacket
cool-weather clothing (if required)
Miscellaneous
watch
wallet
money
sun screen
patch kit

The Troop will meet at the church Friday May 16 at 5:30 pm.
Directions to Arrow Rock State Park below
We'll start biking from the Trailside Cafe in Rocheport around 9-10 am on Saturday and travel South on the trail.
Bring a bag lunch with your name on it for Saturday along with a canteen or water bottle. Soda and water will be provided by the Troop at the lunch stop.
Bike rental is available at Trailside Cafe. The cost is $20 for all day and includes the helmet. You need to reserve your bike with a check from the Troop by 5/16/03.
A camping fee of $1.50 per Scout per night is due Friday night. This is based on two tents per site with three Scouts per tent. Adults may pay more depending on circumstances.
A transportation fee of $2 should be paid by each unaccompanied scout and each adult not driving, to the driver of the vehicle in which you are riding.
The troop will return to the Church about 12:30 pm on Sunday May 18.
Be sure to give Mr. Davenport your signed permission slip and your payments Friday by 5:30.
If you are worried about scratching your bike, bring a blanket or old sleeping bag to wrap it in. The bikes will be placed on a flatbed trailer.
Boys should have drink bottles in cages on their bikes. Sack lunches will be provided and cold drinks for the boys riding with the Troop. Boys should have rain gear and they'll need sleeping bags, pads and clothing appropriate for the trip

Directions for Arrow Rock State Park

  1. Go South on Hiway 291 to I-70 East. Travel on I-70 to exit # 89 (Hiway K). Turn left at the top of the ramp
  2. Go North on Hiway K, through the town of Blackwater, to the "T" intersection with Hiway 41. Turn left onto Hiway 41 and travel approximately 7 miles to the sign, on your right, for the Arrow Rock State Historical Site Campground.
  3. Turn right into the campground and at the next intersection, a "T" intersection, turn left. At the next road junction after that, turn left into the 'old basic loop' area.
  4. To get to Rocheport, follow Hiway 41 South to I-70, exit #98. Travel East on I-70 to exit #115, Hiway BB. Turn left (North) at the top of  the ramp and travel about three miles until you see the sign for the KATY Trail public parking and then turn left. The Trailside Cafe will be at the end of the paved road on your left.