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Trails at Hodge Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Running trail in Kansas City, Missouri · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Trails at Hodge Park'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 Trails at Hodge Park
Great trail for hiking and even better trail for off road biking. Lots of trail options and little treasure troves throughout the trails. Everyone we encountered whether walking jogging or biking was nice and courteous with sharing the trail.
I LOVE the trails at this park! There are so many things to explore here. The surrounding nature is breathtaking everywhere you look. The little abandoned farm or town is really cool and I am excited to learn more about what used to be there. Enjoy the photos! P.S.
A great place to step off the sidewalk and see some nature! It's to the right after you cross the bridge onto the dirt path. There is a map of the trails where it splits off. Bike and hike on different loops, with neat limestone and old buildings out along a few trails.
Good trails for MTB and hiking. I’m a novice so biking the trail was challenging for me. My only issue was difficulty navigating…while some markings are clear, a number of trail intersections were unmarked. I made a number of wrong turns and ended up way off course from where I intended to go.
Trail conditions & character
“It starts off concrete but you can verge off onto a off road hiking 🥾 path and there are miles of trails🌳.”
“It's to the right after you cross the bridge onto the dirt path.”
“Very accessible for our child with lower physical ability.”
Plan your run at Trails at Hodge Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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