Blue River Parkway
Kansas City, Missouri
| Address: | 80th St. & Blue River Rd. |
| GPS: |
38°54'45.2"N 94°34'30.9"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Missouri |
Hike, Horseback, and Mountain Bike
Bordering Big Blue River from Swope Park south to the southern end of the county, this multi-faceted 2,400 acres parkland has many amenities including several miles of multi-use trails popular for mountain biking. Radio-controlled model airplane fields, balloon ports, softball fields, fishing ponds, hiking trails, horse riding area, picnic area, polo fields, soccer fields and shelter houses.
Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
Read MoreBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Kansas City, Missouri
- Head south on Oak St toward E 13th St (0.3 mi)
- Turn left onto Truman Rd (0.3 mi)
- Turn right onto Campbell St (52 ft)
- Take the ramp on the left onto US-71 S (5.8 mi)
- Keep left to stay on US-71 S (1.4 mi)
- Keep left to stay on US-71 S (3.3 mi)
- Continue onto I-49/US-71 S (0.4 mi)
- Take exit 183 for I-435 W/US-50 W toward Wichita (0.6 mi)
- Merge onto I-435 W (1.8 mi)
- Take exit 74 for Holmes Rd (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto Holmes Rd (1.9 mi)
- Turn left onto E 117 Terrace/E 117th Terrace (0.3 mi)
- Turn right onto Troost Ave (230 ft)
- Turn left onto E 118th StDestination will be on the right(0.2 mi)
4.5 miles one way Kenneth Road to Red Bridge Road.
