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2.9 miles
Distance
239 ft
Climb
-240 ft
Descent
00:27:50
Avg time
1 ft
Altitude change
758 ft
Altitude min
853 ft
Altitude max
830 ft
Altitude start
830 ft
Altitude end
-19.4%
Grade max
19%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
4,026 ft
Distance flat
00:27:50
Avg time

Cool Ranch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hidden Valley Park
    North Kansas City, Missouri
  • AKA
    Blue Loop
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #47710 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #93209 in Trail Running
    • #49912 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Year Round
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Roller Coaster
  • Year Opened
    2015
  • Land Owner
    Kansas City Parks and Recreation

Appropriately named, Hidden Valley Park features climbing and twisting singletrack situated in deep, yet hidden ravines. Currently the maintained trail is a 3 mile loop that follows the natural contour and terrain of the old growth woods.

Access Info

Take Interstate 435 to the Parvin Road exit and proceed west 0.5 mile. Turn left (south) onto Bennigton Road. Stay on this for a third of a mile and turn right (west) on to Russell Road. Look for the parking lot on the top of the hill on the right.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 47 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • 476 rides
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Oct 4, 2025 @ 10:15am (America/Indiana/Vincennes)
Oct 4, 2025
 Trail in good shape.
Aug 27, 2025 @ 3:46am
Aug 27, 2025
Jul 20, 2025 @ 5:11pm
Jul 20, 2025
Jun 23, 2024 @ 12:30pm
Jun 23, 2024
 Nice, fast and well groomed. Perfect dirt today.
Feb 5, 2024 @ 4:14pm
Feb 5, 2024
 Leaves everywhere but finally dry and flowing great!
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Dry
Avg: 3.99 (4 votes)
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        Directions to cool-ranch trailhead (39.165050, -94.505680)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Cool Ranch

        ▼ Where is Cool Ranch located?
        Cool Ranch is located in Hidden Valley Park, North Kansas City, Missouri, United States. It is part of the Hidden Valley Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.16505, -94.50568.
        ▼ How hard is Cool Ranch?
        Cool Ranch is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cool Ranch?
        Cool Ranch has 239 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 240 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 758 ft to 853 ft.
        ▼ Is Cool Ranch a point to point trail?
        Cool Ranch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Cool Ranch?
        Cool Ranch is 2.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cool Ranch?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Cool Ranch. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cool Ranch?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Cool Ranch are:
        • June (52 activities)
        • July (45 activities)
        • September (37 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Cool Ranch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cool Ranch are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Cool Ranch?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 28 minutes to ride Cool Ranch. The trail is 2.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Cool Ranch?
        Cool Ranch is a very popular trail. There have been 1,874 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,715 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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