Explore the best rated trails in Blue Springs, MO, whether you're looking for an easy walking trail or a bike trail like the Riverfront Heritage Trail and Line Creek Trail . With more than 66 trails covering 331 miles you're bound to find a perfect trail for you. Click on any trail below to find trail descriptions, trail maps, photos, and reviews.
Let me recreate our ride yesterday on the north edge of Kansas City. It began in Riverside which we found easily (that usually doesn’t happen. It takes several sweeps and turnarounds.) But this one…easy! The problem…the trail went three directions. The signs were not clear. First try ended after a mile. Here’s the turnaround. Back at the car I asked a skateboarder if he knew which direction to go. Have you ever called a skateboarder Mister? Of course he had no idea but pointed to one he had seen bikers on. We took off. Beautiful cement trail to a nice riverside park. Nope not the trail we were looking for. Oh look here’s the casino. We followed that direction. Found the river and a beautiful skyline view but not right yet. We turned around and took the third trail. Here it is! Beautiful shaded cement trail beside a small creek. We saw some squirrels, heard some birds and then a deer. We were running out of time when the promised small waterfall showed up. On our way back we ran into a man walking and reading a book!!! Now that’s the way to hike!! We did not get to finish the trail. Maybe next time. Really nice!
This was a really nice trail. We wonder how they decided to cement part and leave some crushed limestone, but it didn't bother the ride at all. Would not want to do it right after a rain though because of the gravel. It might be slippery and dirty. On the beautiful day we went we maintained our pace on the entire trail...well, as far as we could ride. It was closed about half way through. Looked like maybe they had done more cement. We rode 13 miles from the Stadium trailhead to the closure. Lots of walkers and bikers but not so many that it bothered. We saw one main pushing his cat in a stroller! Fun morning ride. One e-bike passed us at about 28 mph. He was not safe for the rest of us. We ride e-bikes at about 14 miles an hour. Lots of hills so we were glad we had the extra power.
The bridge on the trail between Hwy 78 trail head & Bunchu Rd is finally completed. Rode that section today for the first time in a couple years!! Yeah!
We rode our bikes on the trail today and we were so impressed! We drove out from southern Overland Park to ride it. We loved that it is very well maintained and the scenery is gorgeous! It's an amazing 16 ish mile ride. Prepare for some hills and bring plenty of water! I can't wait to come back in the fall when the leaves turn. We did have trouble finding the start point but once we did we realized it was right there across from the Argosy Hotel check in area.
We rode from the North Lawrence parking area (which is tricky to find) to the east end of the levee trail. Then from there we rode to the River Front parking area before returning to our starting point. There were porta potties at each trailhead. The trail surface is compacted gravel. The wide trail is elevated above the surrounding area which enhances the view but which also gives you more exposure to the wind. The trail crosses under the Massachusetts street bridge. We enjoyed the east portion of the trail in particular because we had river forest on one side and farm fields on the other. We plan to ride this trail again in the future.
We rode from 119th St trailhead to the 135th St trailhead and back. There are excellent parking areas at each trailhead. Porta-potties were available at trailheads. The paved trail surface was excellent. There were some steep punchy climbs as the trail went from one side of the cedar creek valley to the other. At the time we rode the trail ( December 2025) there was a pipeline construction project underway. The construction crossed the trail in 2 spots but the temporary gravel surface was passable. The trail had us feeling that we were out in the wilderness..
Nice wide path for both biking & walking. Starting at the tennis courts for easy secure parking works great. Very clean, no issues with feeling unsafe or homelessness. Connects with Indian creek trail so can ride or walk for a long ways.
If passing through Independence, MO (Kansas City) on I-70, the trail in easily accessed directly from several hotels. Trail is mixed packed/crushed limestone and in good condition with some patches of concrete. You could tell new concrete had been poured in certain sections showing signs of continual improvement. Some of trail bridges are narrow, we at times ride Catrikes and it would have been a tight fit on a Catrike. My disappointment is the pedestrian bridge south of Bundschu Rd, reading some of the other reviews the bridge has been blocked for some time. Plenty of steel grating and bars have been welded to the bridge to prevent access. Sad repair of the bridge has not been a priority. Loss of 6.2 ish miles. There is a north and and a south section it will be great when they connect the two sections. Note the signage is not very good, really non existent, be sure to have a map available with labeled cross streets. Watch for deer LOTS of deer during the evening hours.
It's almost completely flat and there's a pretty nice breeze. The view is nice enough. I don't really have any problems with it
I live close to Walkins Mill. Has both shade and sun. Hilly and flat areas in the almost 4 miles. Not ideal for fast bike riders. Trail needs fixed, could twist an ankle if running. But still great for casual cyclists, families, dogs and walkers.
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