The Best Hiking in Kansas City
Looking for the best hiking in Kansas City? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Kansas City. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top hiking spots in and near Kansas City
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Riverside, Missouri
Missouri Riverfront Trail
6.86 mi / 318 ft gainMissouri Riverfront Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Riverside, Missouri.Read more -
Kansas City, Missouri
Platte Landing and English Landing Park Loop
4.56 mi / 121 ft gainPlatte Landing and English Landing Park Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Kansas City, Missouri.Read more -
Parkville, Missouri
Hike Parkville Nature Sanctuary
5.03 miLocated just outside of Kansas City, MO, the Parkville Nature sanctuary is a great little place for hiking, photography, or just an escape from the city. The Nature Sanctuary is located directly behind the Platte County Health Department (1201 East St, Parkville, MO 64152). There is a parking lot...Read more -
Parkville, Missouri
Old Kate Trail
0.79 mi / 72 ft gainOld Kate Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Kansas City, Missouri.Read more -
Kansas City, Missouri
Hike to and Photograph the Waterfall at Line Creek
4.00.5 mi / 0 ft gainHead out to Line Creek Trail in Kansas City, MO where you'll find a photogenic waterfall. The trail stretches 8.25 miles currently with plans for extension. The closest trailhead to the waterfall is located near the Line Creek Community Center and Ice Arena (5940 NW Waukomis Dr, Kansas City, MO 6...Read more -
Kansas City, Missouri
Hidden Valley Natural Area Loop
3.02 mi / 384 ft gainHidden Valley Natural Area Loop is a 3.2 kilometer moderately trafficked loop trail located near Kansas City, Missouri.Read more -
Kansas City, Kansas
Hike White Tail Loop Trail
3.3 mi / 272 ft gainWhite Tail Loop Trail is a 3.3 mile loop hike that takes you by a lake located near Kansas City, Kansas.Read more -
Kansas City, Kansas
Hike S'mores Trail
2 mi / 167 ft gainS'Mores Trail is a 2 mile out and back hike that is good for all skill levels located near Kansas City, Kansas.Read more -
Kansas City, Kansas
Hike Boy Scout Loop Trail
1.9 mi / 167 ft gainBoy Scout Loop Trail is a 1.9 mile loop hike that takes you by a lake located near Kansas City, Kansas.Read more -
Kansas City, Kansas
Hike Fisherman's Trail
1.6 mi / 137 ft gainFisherman's Trail is a 1.6 mile out and back hike that takes you by a lake located near Kansas City, Kansas.Read more -
Kansas City, Kansas
Hike Doggy Trail
0.7 mi / 45 ft gainDoggy Trail is a 0.7 mile out and back hike that takes you past scenic views located near Kansas City, Kansas.Read more -
Kansas City, Kansas
Hike Wyco Lake Bridle Trail
7.8 mi / 1 ft gainWyco Lake Bridle Trail is a 7.8 mile out and back hike that takes you by a lake located near Kansas City, Kansas.Read more -
Kansas City, Kansas
Hike Wyandotte County Lake Loop Trail
9.7 mi / 1 ft gainWyandotte County Lake Loop Trail is a 9.7 mile loop hike that takes you by a lake located near Kansas City, Kansas.Read more -
Kansas City, Kansas
Hike West Dam Trail
2.4 mi / 131 ft gainWest Dam Trail is a 2.4 mile loop hike that takes you by a lake located near Kansas City, Kansas.Read more -
Gladstone, Missouri
Hike through Maple Woods Natural Area
1 mi / 141 ft gainThis is an easy hike through the woods on a non paved path. It can get muddy and washed out after rains and in some places the trail can be blocked by fallen trees or debris. The trail is roughly a loop with some side trails making it a shorter hike and some unofficial outlets to nearby neighborh...Read more -
Gladstone, Missouri
Maple Woods Natural Area Trail
0.98 mi / 118 ft gainMaple Woods Natural Area Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Kansas City, Missouri.Read more