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Little Blue Trace - Phelps Rd. Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 158 Google reviews · Running trail in Kansas City, Missouri · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Little Blue Trace - Phelps Rd. 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.
Walkable trail alongside the Little Blue River with bridges and views.
What runners say about Little Blue Trace - Phelps Rd. Trailhead
“Not too hilly and well maintained.”
“It should be experienced and enjoyed by anyone that enjoys a beautiful trail steeped in the nature of the area!”
“Family friendly, mostly flat, rest stops along the path.”
Such a great bike or walking trail. The views are great. The trail is very well maintained. You have so much wildlife around you, you are bound to meet a few. We have done the entire completed trail, and none of it disappoints. So glad we found this trail.
Spacious, shaded parking and vault toilet available. Paved trail great for strollers!
Little Blue is awesome end to end! It should be experienced and enjoyed by anyone that enjoys a beautiful trail steeped in the nature of the area! I will say this......
These are pictures of the Phelps Rd. Trail head in Lee's Summit. It's at the 14.8 mile marker. Blue Mills Rd. in north Independence is the 0.0 mile marker. The trail is in good condition and they are making improvements. They have poured several sections of concrete. It's a good ride!
Trail conditions & character
“It should be experienced and enjoyed by anyone that enjoys a beautiful trail steeped in the nature of the area!”
“The trail is partially paved and partially hard packed dirt & gravel.”
“I didn't get much further than out of the parking lot when I went but I've been to different parts of the trail & they are all great.”
“It is also very common to see ATVs illegally cruising back & forth on the trail, as well as dog crap all over in the grass.”
“The trail is partially paved and partially hard packed dirt & gravel.”
“There's a wide open paved parking lot with 2 portapotties.”
Plan your run at Little Blue Trace - Phelps Rd. Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitemakeyourdayhere.com
- Phone(816) 503-4800
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–6 PM |
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