Prairie Creek Greenway

Missouri

2 Reviews

Nestled within the suburban landscape outside Platte City, the Prairie Creek Greenway offers an escape into nature as it runs through fields and forests and across the titular creek. The trail gives users the chance to experience a variety of wildlife and tranquil scenery along its well-maintained, paved route.

The main trailhead is located off of State Highway N, and offers parking and a portable toilet. From there, users can head north through open fields and former farmland, or east through more wooded terrain. The trail provides access to the numerous neighboring subdivisions, allowing residents to travel safely off-road and get some outdoor exercise in. The main portion of the trail forms a rough loop, although as of 2016 the northeast end of the trail was not fully connected to complete the loop.

Recent additions to the trail have further increased its utility, as users can now continue from the northwest part of the trail back over to State Highway N and then further north to the small Platte Valley Park, providing access to even more neighborhoods along the way. With a bike repair station, several dog cleanup stations, and some of the best scenery in the area, the Prairie Creek Greenway is quickly becoming a real gem of a trail.

Parking and Trail Access

Parking is available at the main trailhead off of State Highway N.

To reach the trailhead from I-435, take exit 29 and head west on NW 120th Street (State Highway D). Continue until you hit State Highway N, and turn right; the trailhead will be on the right side.

Something for everyone

August 2020 barbaraspencer

Paved paths for walking, scooting and biking. Lots of butterflies and insects. Reclaimed prairies. Frequent natural seating/rest areas. Bridges over creeks and even WATERFALLS in Prairie Creek with access if you’re willing to hold onto a tree or two. We only explored about a third of it and we can’t wait to go back!

Partially shaded low traffic paved path

August 2017 nfoster.750cc

The fairly remote paved running path consisted of small rolling hills and low traffic. At 5:45 on a weekday we passed only four people on our out and back from the south parking lot. We ran about 3.25 miles of the path and it was well maintained and quiet. the south trailhead had a port-o-potty and convenient parking right off of N highway south of Platte City. There were some decent hills in the mix of you are looking to do hill repeats.

Prairie Creek Greenway

Missouri

2 Reviews