more stats
1.6 miles
Distance
112 ft
Climb
-163 ft
Descent
00:12:31
Avg time
-43 ft
Altitude change
874 ft
Altitude min
975 ft
Altitude max
951 ft
Altitude start
909 ft
Altitude end
-0.5%
Grade
-24.4%
Grade max
16.3%
Grade min
1,821 ft
Distance climb
2,211 ft
Distance down
4,518 ft
Distance flat
00:12:31
Avg time

Mayhem Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Shawnee Mission Park
    Shawnee, Kansas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #93187 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #114941 in E-Biking
    • #101613 in Trail Running
    • #122108 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #65 in Mountain Biking · Kansas [+]
    • #33 in E-Biking
    • #47 in Trail Running
    • #76 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Johnson County Park and Recreation District

A nearly continuous rock garden with a new flow connector to orange trail.

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BermsJumpsRock gardens

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 124 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 421 rides
  • Last: Nov 11, 2026
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Mayhem Trail Reports

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Mar 10, 2025 @ 2:06pm
Mar 10, 2025
Mar 5, 2025 @ 8:43pm
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Aug 6, 2022 @ 5:42pm
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May 11, 2022 @ 3:47pm
May 11, 2022
Jul 6, 2021 @ 5:16pm
Jul 6, 2021
 Recent rains have exposed more roots and rocks...a bit more challenging, even for SMP.
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on Mar 10, 2025
Variable
Avg: 3.68 (12 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to mayhem-3871 trailhead (38.988160, -94.806040)
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      Mar 29, 2020 @ 11:48pm
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      Routes with this trail

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      16
      SMP jumps
      9 miles • 531 ft • 5 •
      Just the fast and jumpy bits of SMP
      27
      Tale of Two Trails Full loop
      21 miles • 1,588 ft • 12 • Race •
      Main loop for Tale of Two Trails trailrunning race. 20 mile, 40 mile and 50 mile race

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      3.4 ★★★★★
      12 Ratings
      5 ★ 17%
      4 ★ 33%
      3 ★ 25%
      2 ★ 17%
      1 ★ 8%

      3 Reviews & Comments

      Ross1BxgTd
      The northern section has a mix of jumps that are good intro to jump practice. The rest of the trail is easier than the other black here.
      maddad65 maddad65
      Be warned, this trail is not for a beginner. Nearly endless rocks, both up and down. Gave me a good workout but it'll be a bit before I attempt it again. Still glad I checked it out.
      jmstewart1127
      This is a great place to practice on rocky terrain. The western leg of the trail leading from orange to red is pretty tame but the rest is mostly rock garden.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mayhem located?
      Mayhem is located in Shawnee Mission Park, Shawnee, Kansas, United States. It is part of the Shawnee Mission Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.98816, -94.80604.
      ▼ How hard is Mayhem?
      Mayhem is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mayhem?
      Mayhem has 112 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 163 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 874 ft to 975 ft.
      ▼ Is Mayhem a point to point trail?
      Mayhem is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mayhem?
      Mayhem is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mayhem?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mayhem. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Mayhem?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Mayhem are:
      • August (49 activities)
      • June (43 activities)
      • September (38 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Mayhem? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mayhem are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mayhem?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Mayhem. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mayhem?
      Mayhem is a very popular trail. There have been 1,222 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,351 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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