7 Hiking Trails near Blue River Parkway
first prev 1 next lastShowing Hiking Trails within 50 miles Distance miles of Blue River Parkway near Kansas City, Missouri City, Zip, or Address
The Beach at Lake Olathe
Olathe
16.1 miles WOlathe's lifeguarded city swim beach on 170-acre Lake Olathe, with a sand beach, floating Aquapark and boat rentals. Paid daily admission ($10 residents, $12 non-residents) in summer only.
Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Swim
Bethany Falls Trail - Burr Oak Woods
Blue Springs, Missouri
17.5 miles NEA 1.33-mile loop through second-growth timber, a limestone glade, a wet-weather creek, restored prairie, and a series of Bethany Falls limestone outcroppings.
Hike
Burr Oak Woods Discovery Trail
Blue Springs, Missouri
18.0 miles NEOver 1,000 acres of forested hillsides, ponds, prairies, and creek in suburban Kansas City — with a nature center, six hiking trails, viewing decks, and limestone mazes to explore.
Hike
Lake Miola Beach
Paola
26.8 miles SWFree sandy swim beach on 200-acre Lake Miola, Paola's city-owned water supply lake. Swimming is daylight only and limited to the marked beach area, with no lifeguards listed.
Camp, Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Swim
Little Platte Beach
Smithville
34.2 miles NSandy county-run swim beach in Little Platte Park on the west shore of Smithville Lake, open May 1 to September 15. No lifeguard, and a $7 daily vehicle pass is required.
Hike, Swim
Watkins Woolen Mill State Park
Kearney, Missouri
37.8 miles NEA 100-acre lake with a paved bike path, excellent fishing, whitetail deer, wild turkeys, and a picturesque campground adjacent to the Watkins Woolen Mill National Historic Landmark.
Camp, Hike, Horseback, Swim
North Shore Trail - Clinton Lake
Lawrence, Kansas
41.2 miles WOver 21 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails wind along Clinton Lake's north shore, starting at Overlook Park and stretching to the Coon Creek arm.
Hike, Mountain Bike
