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Rick from Independence on 3/25/2011 11:17:18 AM:
Does anyone know the status of the Machens Extension? A friend and I are running the Katy Trail the first week of May, and we will be starting in Machens, but didn't know if it would be passable for our support bicyclist with a trailer, or if we should have him meet us in St Charles.

 
Anonymous on 3/30/2011 7:20:30 PM:
Ribbon cutting on the section from Machens to St Charles is scheduled for Apr 2nd, 2011. The trail should be in fine condition for your May run unless there is very high flooding at that time (part of the trail is on a levee).

http://mobikefed.org/content/new-section-katy-trail-opens-between-st-charles-machens-ribbon-cutting-april-2nd

 
Don from Plainfield, IL on 4/3/2011 4:07:11 PM:
Will the Katy Ride this June now be extended to Machens for the end this year?

 
MidSouth from Rogersville, MO on 4/3/2011 4:48:36 PM:
I'm sure all the logistics, arrangements, and reservations are complete for this years DNR ride. It ends in St. Charles on day 5. I would think that you could ride the St. Charles to Machens section before or after the official ride.

 
denncycle on 4/4/2011 7:06:47 AM:
Rick, as of at least 4/3/2011, Machens to St. Charles was completed——crushed limestone just like the rest of the trail. The limestone might be a bit looser than older areas, but it's a good riding surface.

 
Anonymous on 4/21/2011 9:39:23 PM:
I doubt they will start/end the annual ride in Machens. There is not much there.