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Liberty Bend Trail Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · Running trail in Independence, Missouri · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Liberty Bend Trail Trailhead'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 Liberty Bend Trail Trailhead
“Plus it's BEAUTIFUL even for a light walk.”
This is a great soft trail, easy on the ankles if you're running, great for exploring for mushrooms, critters and bugs. Also great access to walk down to the river to look for rocks, fish and relax. Occasional benches or markers explaining the history of the river, Lewis and Clark and other settlements.
Great view of the river. Saw some wildlife. I would advise this for walking as there was debris that might make a bike ride uncomfortable.
This trail needs some serious attention its amazing and all but the storm made some of it rough to get around without hopping off and on or over tree limbs. Still amazing tho
Wonder path. I've used it several times at lunch for a quick easy walk. In the morning is the best time for a nice long walk.
Trail conditions & character
Plan your run at Liberty Bend Trail Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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 trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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