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Rozarks Nature Trail
4.1 ★★★★☆ 76 Google reviews · Running trail in Kansas City, Kansas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Rozarks Nature Trail'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.
Trails for walking, hiking and mountain biking, plus a memorial, within a city area.
What runners say about Rozarks Nature Trail
“It’s beautiful, multiple access/exit points, varying degrees of difficulty, never really very “busy.”
“The trails are not very well marked, but I enjoyed the challenge”
What a fantastic trail! So this is clearly a hiking trail but a lot of folks seem to use it for mountain biking. There's even a trail loop down near the bottom of the hill for mountain biking/parkour. I had such a great time there with my friend! I will absolutely be back.
This is a nice and well-maintained trail tucked away unsuspectingly in the city. Great view of the KC skyline and of the KU med center. However, there are a few things that folks might want to make note of before going here: 1) the trail is very rocky.
Love hiking here. It’s beautiful, multiple access/exit points, varying degrees of difficulty, never really very “busy.” Great way to escape the city, while in the city, and especially perfect if you only have an hour or less. Great view of downtown from Rosedale Arch (prohibited by trees somewhat in the summer).
Kind of a confusing course. Fun trail. Not many views and some places are tricky but it’s an overall good time
Trail conditions & character
“It’s beautiful, multiple access/exit points, varying degrees of difficulty, never really very “busy.”
“The trails are not very well marked, but I enjoyed the challenge”
“They also have a “Pump Pit” hidden in there - a small loop designed with small hills and sharp turns for biking enthusiasts.”
“They also have a “Pump Pit” hidden in there - a small loop designed with small hills and sharp turns for biking enthusiasts.”
Plan your run at Rozarks Nature Trail
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.
- Phone(913) 677-5097
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–8 PM |
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