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Missouri Riverfront Trail Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 90 Google reviews · Running trail in Riverside, Missouri · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- 1 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Missouri Riverfront 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.
Hiking trail for walking or biking between English Landing Park and Riverside Park.
What runners say about Missouri Riverfront Trail Trailhead
“The trail is really beautiful during the summer and very scenic all around.”
A great place to go on a long walk or bike ride. For me, the best time is sunset. This trail connects to Line Creek in Riverside or the Trail System at English Landing in Parkville. Part paved and part gravel.
It was hot so I went at around 9. There were couples and families and people exercising and walking home from work, playing in parks. It was beautiful. I felt safe. One of my favorite moments of my visit to KC. Super romantic stroll along the river.
A good 2 mile walk can be great for the day and, you'll have a small workout for the day. It's nice to see the Missouri River, when you're hiking.
An awesome place to walk, nice sidewalks, plenty of trees for shade. The sounds of the river create a nice ambience.
Trail conditions & character
“The trail is really beautiful during the summer and very scenic all around.”
“Nice trail with mix of concrete, paved, & pea gravel.”
“Nice trail with mix of concrete, paved, & pea gravel.”
“Mostly paved from trailhead to approx 1 mile either way you turn.”
“It did seem like the trail needed a little maintenance, but overall a nice, mostly flat, long trail in KC.”
“Great trail for walking, running, biking, skating, dog walking, or just meandering!”
Plan your run at Missouri Riverfront Trail Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Distance1 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- 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.
- Websiteplatteparks.com
- Phone(816) 741-3993
- Social Facebook
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