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Kessler Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 1,078 Google reviews · Running trail in Kansas City, Missouri · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Kessler Park'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.
Elegant public gathering space with four memorials, a colonnade, sculpture & a disc golf course.
What runners say about Kessler Park
“Beautiful pork with amazing scenery we were able to day camp in our Jeep there overlooking the cliffs They also have an amazing disc golf course”
The closest outdoor rock-climbing to Lincoln, NE, I really enjoyed climbing here a few months ago, had a really positive experience, climbing on limestone for the first time (outside of the diverse features and edges, I was surprised at how smooth the rock felt and was fascinated by ancient now fossilized marine…
Stopping by this historic area of Kansas City is great. There is so much to see. This area has been described as “wild and rugged,” “handsome,” and “beautiful and picturesque”. There is an awesome scenic path for driving, biking, or walking. The park also has a trail. Take in all the views.
A historic ridge that along with its own charm has had some of its antiquity preserved. Great frisbee golf course, trails for biking/hiking. Lots to see if you have the time, and appreciate nature. Found this amazing ancient tree with a 36foot diameter trunk. A local castle tiffany built in 1909.
sept12 2024 side trails which are bike worthy. but the water fall is taken away. this is a bike trail with no cars allowed in the middle if the city. hella fun
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful pork with amazing scenery we were able to day camp in our Jeep there overlooking the cliffs They also have an amazing disc golf course”
“Great walk and beautiful but it needed some water fountains”
Plan your run at Kessler Park
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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadwater — reported by runners
- Websitekcparks.org
- Phone(816) 777-6430
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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