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Leavenworth Landing Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 464 Google reviews · Running trail in Leavenworth, Kansas · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Leavenworth Landing 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.

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Public park with a walking trail, picnic tables, and benches, plus views of the Kansas River.

What runners say about Leavenworth Landing Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (464 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“A very neat and clean little park along the banks of the Missouri River.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“Nice walking trail, scenic River views, rail way ring through it so you can watch trains go by.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“It's very scenic especially in the morning if you want some quiet time to think.”

Great little park. Nice walking trail, scenic River views, rail way ring through it so you can watch trains go by. Connects to a walking trail up a tributary to the river. Also just up the street is a historical self guided walking tour -Also by the river. If you get thirsty, there are bars nearby. (Or hungry)

★★★★★ — Robert , Sep 2018

It's a great walking trail. It's very scenic especially in the morning if you want some quiet time to think. No bathrooms available, but there are local businesses near by.

★★★★★ — Lisa , Oct 2025

Short, but pretty walk from near the Carousel Museum to Haymarket Square in Leavenworth. The city library will be hosting a story walk along this path in June so check that out too.

★★★★☆ — Brenda , May 2023

We absolutely love this trail. And this park, it is amazing. We ride our scooters as a family and it is so peaceful. Most definitely a great spot to enjoy some shade as well....

★★★★★ — Antoine , May 2025

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 11 mentions

“Nice walking trail, scenic River views, rail way ring through it so you can watch trains go by.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“It's very scenic especially in the morning if you want some quiet time to think.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“No bathrooms available, but there are local businesses near by.”

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Plan your run at Leavenworth Landing 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitelvks.org
  • Phone(913) 651-2203
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6:30 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 6:30 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 6:30 AM–10 PM
Thursday 6:30 AM–10 PM
Friday 6:30 AM–10 PM
Saturday 6:30 AM–10 PM
Sunday 6:30 AM–10 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Leavenworth Landing Park

2 Cherokee St, Leavenworth, KS 66048

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.