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Riverfront Heritage Trails
4.7 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Running trail in Kansas City, Missouri · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Riverfront Heritage Trails' 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 Riverfront Heritage Trails
This is such a nice trail aka sidewalk. Our hiking group will come to paved trails when the dirt trails are muddy so this one is great option and it is relatively short! If you are pushing a stroller or walking a dog this is a good choice because it is paved and wide.
Great walking trail that now connects the west bottoms to the riverfront walkway/River market. I think they are still working on it but is really nice.
The walking trail is a "work in progress", but we've been waking it for almost 3 weeks and we love it!
I mean it’s kind of an urban walk but that’s okay sometimes. I enjoyed it. Lots of art on the way.
Trail conditions & character
“Enjoyed the benches along the way and enjoyable views.”
“Our hiking group will come to paved trails when the dirt trails are muddy so this one is great option and it is relatively short!”
Plan your run at Riverfront Heritage Trails
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- Phone(816) 896-3772
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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