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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.
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.
My wife and I rode this trail! It was beautiful!
My wife and I rode this trail. We both really enjoyed it!
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..
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.
This trail is in walking distance of my house so I have taken my bikes on it many times. Trail runs next to Line Creek most of the time. Scenic and a peaceful ride. Most of the time the path is wide enough for two way traffic.
Great place to ride with kids. Perfectly flat, wide and of packed rock chips. Not pavement, but close. We park in the parking lot just north of the Bowersock dam and ride east in the evenings. Great place to watch the sunset, and often see wildlife. Grandson counted 83 deer one ride on Thanksgiving weekend. Often sit a while where we access the trail, to watch the Kansas River flow over the dam. Great place for watching eagles in the fall and winter.
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