A shady paved trail along Line Creek

Argosy Pkwy. and Argosy Casino Pkwy. (Riverside) and N. Line Creek Pkwy. and NW Old Stagecoach Rd. (Kansas City)

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N Agnes Ave, Gladstone, MO 64118

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Amity Woods Nature Trail is a 0.9 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Waldron, Missouri that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on a leash.

MO Hwy. 152 and N. Amity Rd.

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Flat run along the Missouri River.

Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108

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Happy Rock to Shoal Creek Trail is a 2.4 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Riverside, Missouri that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for walking, running, and nature trips and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on a leash.

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Another great trail filed under “Where to run in Kansas City” is the Smoke and Davey Trail.
County Road West, Smithville, MO 64089

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Close to the Trolley Trail, this favorite “Where to run in Kansas City” trail is located just off of The Plaza.
5200 Pennsylvania Ave, Kansas City, MO 64112

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Best for: Trail runners or hikers looking to challenge themselves

The 1500-acre Wyandotte Co. Park has an 8.85-mile loop circling the park and other trails inside. These are rocky trails with some big hills and water to cross. You may see horses or, twice a year, the Psychodelic 5K Race on the hottest and coldest weekends.

9100 Leavenworth Rd, Kansas City, KS 66109

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About Ernie Miller Park

A 116-acre nature park consisting of a diverse range of habitats including tallgrass prairies, upland meadows, bottomland forest, a small stream, three miles of nature trails to explore, a picnic shelter, and a nature center.

Please note: due to the nature of the park, bicycles and pets are not allowed.

909 N Highway 7
Olathe, KS 66061

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Coffee Creek Streamway Park currently consists of a paved, shared-use trail totaling approximately 3.4 miles and can be accessed from Shelters 9 and 10 in Heritage Park and the Arthur and Betty Verhaeghe Park at 11401 W. 167th Street, Overland Park.

The development of Coffee Creek Streamway Park is part of the district’s ongoing efforts to create linear parks along major streams in Johnson County. In addition to conserving riparian corridors, assisting in flood control, and reducing property damage, the Streamway Parks System (PDF) provides trails and open spaces for biking, jogging, picnicking, and hiking.

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Lee’s Summit

This is one of the newest trails in the metro area and is near the top of our “Where to Run in Kansas City” list.
Rock Island Rail Corridor Shared Use Path is a 13 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Kansas City, Missouri that offers the chance to see wildlife and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, and road biking. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on a leash.

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Blue River Parkway and Minor Park Trail is a 5.4 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Kansas City, Missouri that features beautiful wildflowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from May until October.

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Lawrence KS

North Shore Trail
The North Shore Trail runs from the Overlook Park through Clinton State Park. The trails in this 25-mile system are single track, dirt hiking, and biking trails with mile markers. Each trail is blazed with Blue, White or Red Markers. Blue Trail is 9 miles long- White Trail is 14 miles long and the Red Trail is 2 miles long.

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Nestled within a beautiful natural setting, the 897-acre park has four picnic shelters, a swimming beach and marina, over 12 miles of hiking, mountain bike, and equestrian trails, and also includes 1.5 miles of paved, shared-use trails for walking, running, and bicycling. The Russell and Helen Means Observation Tower offers magnificent views of the park and beyond!

Included in the total acreage for Kill Creek Park is TimberRidge Adventure Center. Only available by reservation or as part of programming, the facility encompasses over 200-acres of diverse landscape divided by a series of ponds. Offerings include rentals, challenge course team building, birthday parties, camps, special events, and camping.

11670 Homestead Land
Olathe, KS

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