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Gary L. Haller Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Running trail in Lenexa, Kansas · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Gary L. Haller 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.
What runners say about Gary L. Haller Trail
“I don't understand how a wonderful scenic winding trail like this is fun for that mass of manically peddling bodies.”
Great. Great. Great trail for biking. Did have a huge mass of speed cyclists startle me and the people by me. I thought that was a misuse of this wonderful space thus this review. I don't understand how a wonderful scenic winding trail like this is fun for that mass of manically peddling bodies.
Lots to see on this trail! Be wary of snakes in the spring summer and fall. So much wildlife to see and hear. Ride your bike, take a run, go on a nice walk, exercise the dog (on a leash), all fun things here. Right across the street from the off leash dog park at Shawnee Mission Park.
This trail is wonderful. So long, lots of access points, lots of parks with bathrooms and water fountains, lots of tree coverage. The terrain has a nice variety of flat vs hilly and straight vs twisty. The setting varies. It also connects to Clear Creek Trail. I hope they keep connecting to other short trails soon.
Great trail to walk if you want some elevation changes. Gives a pretty good view when you're at the top. It's peaceful there.
Trail conditions & character
“I don't understand how a wonderful scenic winding trail like this is fun for that mass of manically peddling bodies.”
“Ride your bike, take a run, go on a nice walk, exercise the dog (on a leash), all fun things here.”
“I love that the trail is paved and wide enough for walkers and bikers to go around each other.”
“So long, lots of access points, lots of parks with bathrooms and water fountains, lots of tree coverage.”
Plan your run at Gary L. Haller Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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 trailheadwater — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Running trails near Lenexa
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Nature Trail
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Craig Crossing Park
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Central Green Park
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