more stats
558 ft
Distance
17 ft
Climb
-12 ft
Descent
00:00:32
Avg time
5 ft
Altitude change
837 ft
Altitude min
854 ft
Altitude max
849 ft
Altitude start
853 ft
Altitude end
0.9%
Grade
-7.3%
Grade max
9.9%
Grade min
223 ft
Distance climb
269 ft
Distance down
66 ft
Distance flat
00:00:32
Avg time

Bird Bath Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Swope Park
    Kansas City, MO, Missouri
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #209640 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #112175 in Trail Running
    • #324686 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #566 in Mountain Biking · Missouri [+]
    • #318 in Trail Running
    • #1,082 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2021
  • Land Owner
    Kansas City Missouri

Wudchuk offshoot through the limestone outcropping.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bird Bath located?
      Bird Bath is located in Swope Park, Kansas City, MO, Missouri, United States. It is part of the Swope Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.98757, -94.52209.
      ▼ How hard is Bird Bath?
      Bird Bath is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bird Bath?
      Bird Bath has 17 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 12 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 837 ft to 854 ft.
      ▼ Is Bird Bath a point to point trail?
      Bird Bath is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bird Bath?
      Bird Bath is 558 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bird Bath?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bird Bath. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Bird Bath? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bird Bath are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bird Bath?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Bird Bath. The trail is 558 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bird Bath?
      Bird Bath is a very popular trail. There have been 1,680 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,405 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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