Machens, MO on the Katy Trail

Restroom

Black Walnut 2.1 miles West

Mile 26.9

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Mullein near Machens	Photo: Scot A. McNealy
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Machens trailhead is not accessible by car.

The nearest food and other services can be found in Portage des Sioux, which is about two miles away. Getting there requires riding on local roads, including highway 94.

An interactive map of Machens, MO appears below the list of services.

Machens Services

Services	Facility	Mile
	Machens Trailhead	26.9

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Only a section of trail is mapped here - for the entire trail see the full Katy Trail map.

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Black Walnut
2.1 miles West of Machens, MO
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Trail Conditions near Machens, MO (mile 26.9)

Please be aware of the following trail conditions within 20 miles of Machens, MO.

Where	Conditions	Mile
East of St Charles	Trail flooded on the trail approx. 5 miles east of St. Charles	34 - 35

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A few comments on Machens, MO

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Riding the train back

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TGRIFF, Lee's Summit	6/12/2013 2:11:52 PM
A buddy of mine and I are riding the trail from Clinton to Machens Friday the 14 - Monday the 17 and plan to take the train back. My question to you veterans is; Do most people head from Machens to the Kirkwood Amtrak Station? Just need to reserve ...

Tags: Clinton, Machens, Amtrak

Round Trip Estimate

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Dr. La Shonda Nuggets, Frontenac	6/5/2013 9:08:28 PM
I was wondering how many days it takes to bike the Katy trail round trip from Machens to Clinton and back. I need to know how much time to take off work. New to this, so hopefully I don't die!
7 replies - latest: "I'd suggest you allow 7-8 days. I ..." by Dave, Overland Park, Jun 7 2013 9:27PM
Tags: Clinton, Machens

Ride the Complete Trail

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Mark, Bartlett TN	5/17/2013 8:42:47 PM
A friend and I are in our early 50's and one of the things on our "bucket" list is to branch out and do something crazy- like ride the Katy trail! We are not experienced riders but do ride a few times a week, mainly on concrete and sometimes trails. ...
7 replies - latest: "A friend and I are getting ready fo..." by Beth, Tucson AZ, May 23 2013 8:59PM
Tags: Clinton, Machens, Route Suggestions, Tires

Tent camping near St. Charles?

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Emily, Indianapolis	4/29/2011 10:49:09 AM
Is there any place to legitimately camp in a tent near St. Charles? Sundermeier's is RV camping only.
8 replies - latest: "I've never seen bikes on the back o...", May 22 2013 2:05PM
Tags: Augusta, Clinton, St Charles, Machens, Augusta Winery, Sundermeier RV Park, Klondike Park, Camping, Route Suggestions

24 hour ride

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KTS, Columbia/ Rolla	1/19/2007 10:44:21 AM
A group of my friends and I were considering trying to ride from Clinton to St Charles in 24 hours. Has anyone ever done this or know someone who has? I have ridden all of the trail between Booneville and Jefferson City, but not much besides that. ...
59 replies - latest: "Here is a RideWithGPS.com link to t" by RCP, St. Charles, MO, Apr 19 2013 5:23AM
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