Conditions improving on Columbia trails after flooding
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
Water has receded after flooding at some parks and trails in Columbia.
Columbia Parks and Recreation sent crews to assess and clear park property Friday morning.
The department posted an update to its Facebook page late Friday afternoon. According to that post, people should still use caution when using trails. Officials said that concrete trails still have some spots covered in mud, making them slippery. Meanwhile, crushed limestone trails were also washed out in some places.
The MKT trail is clear of flooding from downtown Columbia to the Perche Creek bridge. However, officials said the trail is in rough condition west of the Scott Boulevard/Jay Dix Station trailheads and that flooding still exists beginning at the 2.5 mile marker.
Officials said trail users can also expect rough conditions on the Hinkson Creek Trail west of the Grindstone Nature Area and on the Bear Creek Trail west of Creasy Springs Trailhead to Garth Nature Area.
According to the post, County House Branch Trail, Grindstone Creek Trail and Scott's Branch Trail were passable. Officials warned that there is some standing water under the I-70 overpass on the Hominy Creek Trail, but the rest of the trail is free of flooding.
It is suggested that you do not try to walk or cycle through flooded trail areas. What looks like standing water may have moving water or deep holes beneath the surface.
