more stats
2,018 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-76 ft
Descent
00:02:37
Avg time
-76 ft
Altitude change
802 ft
Altitude min
877 ft
Altitude max
877 ft
Altitude start
801 ft
Altitude end
-3.8%
Grade
-16.5%
Grade max
4.3%
Grade min
449 ft
Distance climb
1,230 ft
Distance down
338 ft
Distance flat
00:02:37
Avg time

Heretic Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Blue River Parkway
    Kansas City, MO, Missouri
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #108746 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #116123 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #333 in Mountain Biking · Missouri [+]
    • #251 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Skinny
  • Land Owner
    Jackson County parks

This is a technical one way downhill line coming off of the Stonewall loop. It is techy, fast, and ballsy all in one. It is one way and mostly downhill but it jumps up and down off of a limestone rock formation so it includes some pedaling as well. There many features of different types in rapid succession on this trial. Rollers, jumps, skinny rocks, and multiple line features dot this trail from top to bottom.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 14 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 226 rides
  • Last: Oct 11, 2026
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on Jun 2, 2025
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Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      drthunder81 drthunder81
      One of my favorite trails in this system, but was really overgrown when I last rode in mid July, 2025. If I was local I'd love to get in there and clean it up!
      Pizzapie4me
      Really disappointing. Top section is rideable, but unnecessarily sketchy for the amount of fun available. Too overgrown to really rip, but if you're into trials, I guess this could be a good spot for you.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Heretic located?
      Heretic is located in Blue River Parkway, Kansas City, MO, Missouri, United States. It is part of the Blue River Parkway trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.9413, -94.56054.
      ▼ How hard is Heretic?
      Heretic is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 3.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Heretic?
      Heretic has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 76 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 802 ft to 877 ft.
      ▼ Is Heretic a point to point trail?
      Heretic is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Heretic?
      Heretic is 2,018 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Heretic?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Heretic. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Heretic? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Heretic are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Heretic?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Heretic. The trail is 2,018 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Heretic?
      Heretic is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,246 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,396 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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