steve k from saint louis, mo on 5/17/2007 1:45:35 PM:
I have been watching this link from DNR, as it usually gets updated every few days.
http://www.mostateparks.com/katytrail/conditions.htm
What it says now:
Trail notices as of May 17, 2007, 12:55 p.m.:
The section from MM 153.6 to MM 157.8 (at Hartsburg) is closed due to flooding
The trail at Rocheport and Hartsburg has been sandbagged to help protect the surrounding areas from flooding. Trail users should avoid those areas.
The trail from MM 161.6 to MM 163.4 (Easley area) has a layer of mud and some standing water. Trail users should be cautious in this area until clean up is completed.
There are washouts between MM 178.9 (west of Rocheport) and MM 181.5 and at MM 186.5 (east of New Franklin).
A crack is developing at MM 168.5 (east of McBaine). Trail users should exercise caution when approaching this area.