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3,586 ft
Distance
24 ft
Climb
-22 ft
Descent
00:05:40
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
806 ft
Altitude min
821 ft
Altitude max
811 ft
Altitude start
810 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-8.2%
Grade max
13.9%
Grade min
817 ft
Distance climb
915 ft
Distance down
1,732 ft
Distance flat
00:05:40
Avg time
Highwater Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBlue River Parkway
Kansas City, MO, Missouri -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in E-Biking
- 65 in Trail Running
- 75 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Global Ranking#106318 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #104260 in E-Biking
- #138351 in Trail Running
- #115520 in Hiking
- #23716 in Horseback
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State Ranking#327 in Mountain Biking · Missouri [+]
- #216 in E-Biking
- #440 in Trail Running
- #405 in Hiking
- #140 in Horseback
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerJackson County Parks
Since the lower river trail tends to stay wet, this was built higher up and mostly on a sideslope to shed water. It's very fun and has a couple of features/rocks to keep you honest.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 25 miles average
6 Months
- 14 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
All
- 311 rides
- Last: Oct 13, 2026
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- Prevalent Mud
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