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Blue River Parkway Trails - Lydia Ave Trail Head
4.1 ★★★★☆ 55 Google reviews · Running trail in Kansas City, Missouri · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Blue River Parkway Trails - Lydia Ave Trail Head's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Hiking area with river views, plus trails for bikers and runners.
What runners say about Blue River Parkway Trails - Lydia Ave Trail Head
“It was beautiful after the snow over the weekend, interested to come back during warmer temperatures as well.”
“Beautiful trails through forest and along the river, perfect for walking, running or cycling”
“I find this place to be peaceful and a great place to go to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life.”
“Quiet and natural, this isn't an easy trail by any means, but it's worth it for the wildlife and scenery.”
Awesome, easy place to hike. It was beautiful after the snow over the weekend, interested to come back during warmer temperatures as well.
I find this place to be peaceful and a great place to go to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. I visit one of my favorite trees and listen to the water flow. The trails are nice and it really gives you the feeling you can only get when you're surrounded by nature.
Awesome awesome awesome mountain bike trails along blue River parkway. watch out for road closures however, Google maps might not take you the right way to get to the trailhead. If you're new to mountain biking here you might consider downloading trail forks or MTB project to help you navigate.
This trail is a little rough getting going as it's not the most clearly marked and has some rough trail spots. However, if you enjoy a little adventure, this is really a cool trail. Beautiful views and a really neat place to get lost in for a few hours. Will definitely be visiting again.
Trail conditions & character
“It was beautiful after the snow over the weekend, interested to come back during warmer temperatures as well.”
“watch out for road closures however, Google maps might not take you the right way to get to the trailhead.”
“I find this place to be peaceful and a great place to go to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life.”
“The parking lot is an unmarked gravel lot, and a trailhead with no signs, no markings, no trail names.”
“Could do with some mulch and some grading, to avoid becoming a muddy washout, and a sign, somewhere, anywhere.”
Plan your run at Blue River Parkway Trails - Lydia Ave Trail Head
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Phone(816) 503-4800
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–8 PM |
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