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Ray (webmaster) on 3/24/2020 9:00:26 AM:
For anyone who is in need of a socially-distanced sanity break and wondering whether the trail is officially open, MO State Parks says:
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Trails are operating as normal.

Missouri state parks are open, and our staff is ready to welcome you. Whether exploring trails by foot or by bike, physical activity is beneficial for both physical and mental health.
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Here's the MO State Parks web page with the full text of their current COVID-19 situation and response:
https://mostateparks.com/response

Be safe, be smart, stay healthy!
 
BikerBoy from Maryville, IL on 3/24/2020 11:24:56 AM:
Thanks, Ray. It's good to know the restrooms are still open. That will help the riders quite a bit.
 
Gary from Near Tebbetts on 3/24/2020 2:29:27 PM:
Might be a good idea to pack some cleaning gloves and sanitizing wipes for when using the restrooms and water fountains to help out Katy staff in between their cleanings.
 
Dean from Columbia on 3/28/2020 7:47:07 AM:
I would recommend a fair bit of caution with the restrooms. We know corona viruses can survive from 1-3 days on surfaces, depending on temperature and sunlight. The 17 day 'survival' that has been reported is not correct, only fragments of the virus were found aboard a cruise ship. Soap, bleach, and 70% alcohol are effective in killing the virus. Diaper wipes are NOT disinfecting. Also, opened alcohol wipes will be less effective as the alcohol content drops. I plan to keep hand sanitizer on me, and carry some paper towels to avoid touching surfaces such as doors, toilet lids and seats, and dispose of them after visiting the comfort station.
I will confess that I am generally not particularly fastidious about keeping my hands clean figuring that at my age I have had a chance to be exposed to most viruses, but this is different. Everyone should be careful, even if you are young and in good health. Even if you have a mild case of COVID-19, you will generate literally hundreds of millions of viral particles that can affect other people. So be cautious, but use the loo if you have to.
 
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