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Little Blue Trace Trail - Ripley Junction
4.5 ★★★★★ 76 Google reviews · Running trail in Independence, Missouri · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Little Blue Trace Trail - Ripley Junction'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 featuring kid-friendly hiking trails, as well as picnic tables.
What runners say about Little Blue Trace Trail - Ripley Junction
“That's what makes this great Nation so beautiful¡¡¡¡ We don't have to believe what anyone else wants us too.”
Ok listen I don't normally do this but I'm gonna pour my heart out so to speak. I love historical people,places& things and let me tell y'all it's kinda like a bittersweet memory of a time almost long forgotten.
I visit every part of this trail, but this cottonwood is absolutely one of my very favorite residents. Not the biggest or baddest, yet a very majestic and noble tree standing sentry over it's dominion.
Recently discovered this trail. Wow is it great! Perfect for a long walk or a bike ride. Planning on riding this trail more with my bike. Very safe!
Beautiful walking trail. Great for family walks. Biking, jogging, dog walking, stroller friendly.
Trail conditions & character
“That's what makes this great Nation so beautiful¡¡¡¡ We don't have to believe what anyone else wants us too.”
Plan your run at Little Blue Trace Trail - Ripley Junction
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 trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitemakeyourdayhere.com
- Phone+1 816-503-4800
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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