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BikerTN from St Louis on 5/28/2011 8:04:25 PM:
I'm not sure I understand why the state extended the trail to Machens but didn't follow the original rail right of way. There's a mile-long stretch that's currently under water. It will be under water every time the MO River is high. What's the point of building a trail that will be flooded every year? Was there a property owner blocking the original right of way?

 
JPM from Hazelwood, MO on 5/28/2011 8:25:03 PM:
My understanding is the original route in that location was washed out in the flood of 1993.

 
Kevin from Overland Park on 5/31/2011 8:20:19 AM:
So is the trail from St. Charles to Machens currently accessible? I'm hoping to cover this part of the trail next weekend. Is it only accessible in dry weather? Help!