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Hidden Valley Park Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 114 Google reviews · Running trail in Kansas City, Missouri · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Hidden Valley Park 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.
Recreation area featuring trails for hiking, mountain biking, and disc golf, plus BBQ facilities.
What runners say about Hidden Valley Park Trail
The natural trail entrance is across the street from the parking lot. There are signs with trail markers along the trail. At the entrance of the trail shows the layout on a map. I thoroughly enjoyed the hike. I'm always barefooted on each excursion. The yellow trail is more than two and a half miles.
A surprisingly nice little spot for hiking in the KC metro area. After the trailhead, it’s pretty much solid woods. Trail is a complete loop with some side loops, easy to follow, and took us about an hour and a half to complete - with stops to take in the scenery. Lots of steep drop offs near the trail, so be careful.
Was a decent enough trail for walking or biking. The insect population is thicker then the woods it self, so if trying to walk the trail be advised to bathe in bug repellent. Or better yet just wear a beekeeper suit because the bugs in the wooded area are unforgiving.
👀 One of my favorite Trails 😊 People Are Biking 🚴♀️, Walking 🚶♀️ & Walking There Pets Along The Trail 💁🏽♀️ If you take the Red & Yellow paths you get 3-4 miles and wonderful views. Feel like you are outdoors while still in the city 🏙️.
Trail conditions & character
“( You can convince yourself it's a waterfall, but it eventually fades out if someone honks)”
“Trail is a complete loop with some side loops, easy to follow, and took us about an hour and a half to complete - with stops to take in the scenery.”
“Or better yet just wear a beekeeper suit because the bugs in the wooded area are unforgiving.”
Plan your run at Hidden Valley Park Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitekcparks.org
- Phone+1 816-513-7500
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–12 am |
| Tuesday | 5 am–12 am |
| Wednesday | 5 am–12 am |
| Thursday | 5 am–12 am |
| Friday | 5 am–12 am |
| Saturday | 5 am–12 am |
| Sunday | 5 am–12 am |
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