Easy
Missouri · United States
- Distance
- 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 8 m
- Typical duration
- 24 min
- Mountain
- Summit push
- Waymarked route
Loop Trails near Kansas City
The directory currently contains 26 quality-checked routes matching this guide near Kansas City. Their average mapped distance is 4.1 km and average recorded ascent is 65 m (213 ft); the longest route in the set is 23.1 km.
This subset represents 59% of the 44 quality-checked routes near Kansas City. Its average distance is 4.1 km, compared with 5.7 km across the full local set.
Every route in this set is classified as a loop and returns to its starting area. A loop can still reuse part of the same path. Within this set, 17 routes (65%) are rated easy, 1 (4%) are rated hard or expert, and 26 (100%) are recorded as loops. Ratings are computed from available distance and elevation data and do not establish current terrain or access.
Data refreshed September 2026
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How do these routes differ?
A closer look at the first 6 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.
Shortest mapped distance in this sample
1.2 km
Shawnee Trace Nature Trail - Green LoopCompare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.
Lowest recorded ascent in this sample
8 m
Shawnee Trace Nature Trail - Blue Loop6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.
Return logistics
6 recorded loops
Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.
Plan the return journey →Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.
Trails
Easy
Missouri · United States
- Distance
- 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 15 m
- Typical duration
- 17 min
- Mountain
- Summit push
- Waymarked route
Easy
Moderate
Kansas · United States
- Distance
- 8.1 km / 5.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 137 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 54 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Missouri · United States
- Distance
- 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 67 m
- Typical duration
- 59 min
- Mountain
- Summit push
Easy
Kansas · United States
- Distance
- 3.2 km / 2.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 69 m
- Typical duration
- 47 min
- River
- Waymarked route
Hard
Kansas · United States
- Distance
- 23.1 km / 14.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 174 m
- Typical duration
- 5 hr 19 min
Easy
Easy
Missouri · United States
- Distance
- 4.1 km / 2.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 40 m
- Typical duration
- 55 min
- Mountain
- Summit push
Easy
Missouri · United States
- Distance
- 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 54 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 1 min
- Mountain
- Wildlife watching
Easy
Kansas · United States
- Distance
- 3.0 km / 1.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 65 m
- Typical duration
- 44 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Kansas · United States
- Distance
- 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 104 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 2 min
- Waymarked route
Moderate
Missouri · United States
- Distance
- 7.0 km / 4.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 112 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 37 min
- Coastal
Moderate
Missouri · United States
- Distance
- 5.2 km / 3.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 116 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 15 min
- Mountain
- Summit push
Moderate
Missouri · United States
- Distance
- 7.5 km / 4.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 138 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 46 min
- Mountain
- Summit push
Easy
Missouri · United States
- Distance
- 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 51 m
- Typical duration
- 57 min
- Mountain
- Summit push
Moderate
Missouri · United States
- Distance
- 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 19 m
- Typical duration
- 18 min
- River
Moderate
Missouri · United States
- Distance
- 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 98 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 2 min
- River
Moderate
Missouri · United States
- Distance
- 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 28 m
- Typical duration
- 14 min
Moderate
Missouri · United States
- Distance
- 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 118 m
- Typical duration
- 47 min
Easy
Missouri · United States
- Distance
- 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 6 m
- Typical duration
- 6 min
Easy
Missouri · United States
- Distance
- 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 24 m
- Typical duration
- 14 min
Easy
Missouri · United States
- Distance
- 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 8 m
- Typical duration
- 8 min
Easy
Missouri · United States
- Distance
- 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 30 m
- Typical duration
- 34 min
Easy
Missouri · United States
- Distance
- 2.0 km / 1.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 33 m
- Typical duration
- 28 min
Easy
Missouri · United States
- Distance
- 4.6 km / 2.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 90 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 5 min
The shortlist, side by side
The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Difficulty | Best season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee Trace Nature Trail - Blue LoopMissouri | 1.9 km | 8 m | 24 min | Easy | April to October |
| Shawnee Trace Nature Trail - Green LoopMissouri | 1.2 km | 15 m | 17 min | Easy | April to October |
| MayhemKansas | 3.0 km | 45 m | 41 min | Easy | April to October |
| Outer LoopKansas | 8.1 km | 137 m | 1 hr 54 min | Moderate | April to October |
| Carl L. Chinnery Nature TrailMissouri | 4.3 km | 67 m | 59 min | Easy | April to October |
| Lower LoopKansas | 3.2 km | 69 m | 47 min | Easy | April to October |
| Permiter TrailKansas | 23.1 km | 174 m | 5 hr 19 min | Hard | April to October |
| Gold StandardKansas | 1.8 km | 51 m | 27 min | Easy | April to October |
| Larry Mattonen Memorial TrailMissouri | 4.1 km | 40 m | 55 min | Easy | April to October |
| Monkey Mountain Nature Reserve NorthEastMissouri | 4.5 km | 54 m | 1 hr 1 min | Easy | April to October |
Shawnee Trace Nature Trail - Green Loop, Shawnee Trace Nature Trail - Blue Loop, Mayhem currently rank highest in this filtered set according to the directory score. Open an individual route to inspect its mapped line, elevation profile, data source and planning caveats. Check live access, conditions and local rules with an official source before travelling.
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