Missouri, United States
Hiking trails near Kansas City
44 quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped within 50 km of Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Together their route lines cover 250 km. The average route is 5.7 km with 65 m (213 ft) of recorded ascent.
- 44
- Trails
- 50 km
- Search radius
- 27
- Easy routes
- 5.4 km
- Closest
The directory difficulty mix is 27 easy (61%), 15 moderate (34%) and 2 hard or expert (5%). 26 routes (59%) are recorded as loops. Difficulty is calculated from available distance and elevation data; it is not a statement about technical terrain or current conditions.
The most frequent route tags are mountain (13), summit push (10), forest (3), river (3). The highest recorded point in this set is 327 m (1,073 ft). The place-level planning field lists varies by region as the preferred season; check each route and official notices for live access and weather. ADT - Kansas - N - Seg 1, Marty's Woods, Gnomes' Garden currently lead this page’s directory ranking, which uses route completeness and computed route scores rather than editorial field testing.
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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
0.9 km
MaccochaqueCompare 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
1 recorded loop
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 →| Route | Distance | Ascent | Moving time | Shape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADT - Kansas - N - Seg 1 | 87.6 km | 320 m | 20 hr | Point to point |
| Marty's Woods | 2.0 km | 48 m | 29 min | Point to point |
| Gnomes' Garden | 0.9 km | 35 m | 15 min | Point to point |
| Maccochaque | 0.9 km | 24 m | 13 min | Point to point |
| Red Valleys | 7.5 km | 169 m | 1 hr 49 min | Point to point |
| Shawnee Trace Nature Trail - Blue Loop | 1.9 km | 8 m | 24 min | Loop |
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.
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Guides around Kansas City
- Hiking Trails Under 5 km near Kansas City34
- Family-Friendly Hikes near Kansas City27
- Easy Hiking Trails near Kansas City27
- Loop Trails near Kansas City26
- Moderate Hiking Trails near Kansas City15
- Best Mountain Hikes near Kansas City13
- Best Summit Hikes near Kansas City10
- Dog-Friendly Hikes near Kansas City7
Frequently asked questions
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How to choose a hike beyond the difficulty label
Compare distance, climbing, route shape and missing information to build a shortlist that fits your day.
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Read an elevation profile without misreading the climb
Understand total ascent, net height change, profile scale and the section breakdown on each mapped route.
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Build a hiking time plan with room for your own pace
Separate moving time, climbing allowance and stops, then explore how changing your assumptions changes the plan.
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