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Butterfly Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 175 Google reviews · Running trail in Grain Valley, Missouri · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Butterfly Trail'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.
Popular park with paved walking trails, ponds, and a public restroom.
What runners say about Butterfly Trail
“They have dog bags available and the grounds are always well maintained.”
“BUT, is a small, 2-Ponded, beautiful paved walking path to enjoy and generally enough parking.”
No Frills, other than Dog Waste Stations and a Toilet (Covers most Mammals which come there). BUT, is a small, 2-Ponded, beautiful paved walking path to enjoy and generally enough parking.
Beautiful trail. Love the flowers and veterans’ memorial. Enjoyed walking the dog here.
I love to come here, to walk my dog and ride my bike. It's never too crowded. They have dog bags available and the grounds are always well maintained.
No protection from sun, wind, or highway noise but nice for a quick walk or run around the ponds.
Trail conditions & character
“BUT, is a small, 2-Ponded, beautiful paved walking path to enjoy and generally enough parking.”
“BUT, is a small, 2-Ponded, beautiful paved walking path to enjoy and generally enough parking.”
“I like how it's set up simple but nice bathroom lighting for night and open 24/7 only thing is no plugs for power”
“BUT, is a small, 2-Ponded, beautiful paved walking path to enjoy and generally enough parking.”
“No Frills, other than Dog Waste Stations and a Toilet (Covers most Mammals which come there).”
“Not much shade but there are park benches, a water fountain and a public restroom.”
Plan your run at Butterfly Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone(816) 847-6230
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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