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Landahl Mountain Bike Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 258 Google reviews · Running trail in Independence, Missouri · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Landahl Mountain Bike 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.
Park with a network of trails for hiking and mountain biking.
What runners say about Landahl Mountain Bike Park
“They are very well maintained and offer a wide variety for different skill levels.”
“Great for jogging/hiking as well.”
“The trails are very well marked and maintained with plenty of parking space at the trailhead.”
As long as you’re cool with the occasional face-full of spider webs, this trail system will give you a taste of everything. Will’s Wanderer is fast and flows really well. Tasty Goodness gets more technical with some cool rock transfers and short-but-challenging climbs and stream crossings.
A well maintained, easily accessible, and not very crowded park. Great for riding or running. There occasionally are horses but not often. There's also a good amount of wildlife and bike jumps of varying levels.
While some of the trail names are pretty crazy, this is absolutely a fantastic park for MTB and hiking alike. The trails are well taken care of and have many different types of features on them. Coupled with the fact that there are many, many miles worth of trails, you could spend a whole day here and then some.
Wow! What a peaceful place to come walk or bike. The trails are fairly well kept and there is quite a bit of wildlife. Watch out for the Poison Ivy though as it grows very well in this area.
Trail conditions & character
“The green are smooth single track, which at times are tight in the trees, but great as long as you ride within your skill level.”
“Considering the plethora of flat Midwest farmland that Missouri is known for, this ride packs a lot more action than it may appear at face value.”
“The trails are very well marked and maintained with plenty of parking space at the trailhead.”
“The trails are very well marked and maintained with plenty of parking space at the trailhead.”
Plan your run at Landahl Mountain Bike Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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
- Websitemakeyourdayhere.com
- Phone(816) 503-4800
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9 PM |
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