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The Lewis and Clark
4.5 ★★★★★ 556 Google reviews · Running trail in Kansas City, Kansas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from The Lewis and Clark'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.
Riverside park with paved trails, a public restroom, and views of the river.
What runners say about The Lewis and Clark
“As such a great View, such a great place to see where the Kansas and Missouri Rivers come together.”
Good walk with the family with some interesting information and history. There was grafitti everywhere which to some might look bad. The parking had quite a few people hanging out and doing things I don’t want my kids around.
It's a nice park to visit I love the walking trails. It's all paved pretty much right along the river
The confluence of the Kaw and Missouri Rivers is a powerful spot to enjoy an amazing view of Kansas City and soak up some history. nice trail, park, outdoor amphitheater, boat ramp.
Cool view of the river and Kansas City in the background. Nice long bike paths leading to the park area. Good parking with boat ramp. Lots of historical displays with Lewis and Clark and Indians of the area.
Trail conditions & character
“August 28, 2024 drove from Topeka to Kansas City and stopped at Kaws Point Lewis and Clark Historic Park which gave us an overlook of downtown Kansas City!”
“The parking had quite a few people hanging out and doing things I don’t want my kids around.”
“The reason for 4 star rating is the locked bathrooms and nasty portapotty.”
“It's all paved pretty much right along the river”
Plan your run at The Lewis and Clark
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Phone(913) 677-2088
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–10 PM |
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