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Bill in Houston from Houston on 7/15/2021 12:20:55 PM:
Since it seems the Salt Creek bridge between Boonville and Rocheport will be out for a while, can anyone confirm that this could be a good ridearound to recommend to the dozens of people who ask about it?

https://goo.gl/maps/JWgKXBqu7tZ4QASW6

Keeps them off Hwy 40. Not sure what the condition of those backroads is.

 
Gary from Blue Springs on 7/15/2021 12:56:25 PM:
That has been well documented and you can find info on it here:

https://mostateparks.com/advisory/79936/temporary-trail-detours-katy-trail-state-park

On the two FaceBook groups ("KATY Trail Rider Group" & "Fans of the Katy Trail Group"), several posts about it including even walking across if/when the water level is low, which isn't the case now due to recent heavy rains.

 
MapMedic from KCMO on 7/15/2021 2:12:12 PM:
Gary I think he's asking about an alternate route that does NOT involve getting on the 55 MPH 40 Hwy. The link he posted shows what appears to be a scenic gravel route with a few hundred feet of hills involved.

 
Bill in Houston from Houston on 7/15/2021 3:04:15 PM:
Yes, what MapMedic said. A far less death-defying route. Adds ~180 feet of vertical.