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North Shore Trails Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Running trail in Lawrence, Kansas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from North Shore Trails 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 North Shore Trails Trailhead
First time on trail here we usually hike at Lake Perry ( where we live) and I’ve got to say super wide and very clean with lots of look over spots! Very Nice! Did a short 3 mile walk on Christmas Eve to finish day and was perfect! Thanks to whomever takes care of these trails! Nice Job! 👍
I marked this as easy. In Colorado this would be a stroll. Some loose shale, making foot placement a bit tricky at times, but not overly challenging. A great place to put down 5/10/30 miles if that is your desire.
These trails are nice with even better views. Id recommend seeing the lake
Trail conditions & character
“Absolutely loved this trail and enjoyed the views.”
Plan your run at North Shore Trails Trailhead
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.
- Websitenwk.usace.army.mil
- Phone(785) 766-2169
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–10 PM |
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