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1,673 ft
Distance
-77 ft
Descent
00:06:19
Avg time
-77 ft
Altitude change
890 ft
Altitude min
967 ft
Altitude max
967 ft
Altitude start
889 ft
Altitude end
-4.6%
Grade
-15.3%
Grade max
3.3%
Grade min
39 ft
Distance climb
1,529 ft
Distance down
105 ft
Distance flat
00:06:19
Avg time

Jack Burton Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Blue River Parkway
    Kansas City, MO, Missouri
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #19100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #11935 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #72 in Mountain Biking · Missouri [+]
    • #17 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump
  • Year Opened
    2023
  • Land Owner
    Jackson County Parks & Rec

Machine built jump trail featuring 15-20 foot table top's leading into two 15-20 foot doubles.

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Machine-builtBermsDropsJumps

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 20 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 118 rides
  • Last: Nov 14, 2026
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Jack Burton Trail Reports

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Apr 14, 2026 @ 7:41pm (America/Chicago)
Apr 14, 2026
 Machine work will be starting up on 4/18/2026 and will continue through the spring season. Expect changes to the shape of the jumps and berms,...
Dec 31, 2025 @ 12:07pm (America/Chicago)
Dec 31, 2025
 Undergoing major renovations, trail conditions will be extremely variable for the next handful of months
Jun 2, 2025 @ 5:44am
Jun 2, 2025
May 27, 2025 @ 5:12am
May 27, 2025
May 5, 2025 @ 7:19am
May 5, 2025
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on Apr 14, 2026
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Jack Burton located?
      Jack Burton 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 38.8684, -94.59102.
      ▼ How hard is Jack Burton?
      Jack Burton is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Jack Burton?
      The trail has 77 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 890 ft to 967 ft.
      ▼ How long is Jack Burton?
      Jack Burton is 1,673 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Jack Burton?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Jack Burton. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Jack Burton?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Jack Burton are:
      • August (20 activities)
      • October (18 activities)
      • May (13 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Jack Burton? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Jack Burton are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Jack Burton?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Jack Burton. The trail is 1,673 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Jack Burton?
      Jack Burton is a moderately popular trail. There have been 422 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,034 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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