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2.1 miles
Distance
125 ft
Climb
-139 ft
Descent
00:17:02
Avg time
-15 ft
Altitude change
877 ft
Altitude min
911 ft
Altitude max
906 ft
Altitude start
892 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-11.7%
Grade max
12.5%
Grade min
2,615 ft
Distance climb
2,920 ft
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:17:02
Avg time

Neale's Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Smithville Lake Trails
    Smithville, Missouri
  • AKA
    Neale's Trail
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #119154 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #131979 in Trail Running
    • #100472 in Hiking
    • #3954 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #378 in Mountain Biking · Missouri [+]
    • #401 in Trail Running
    • #339 in Hiking
    • #2 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Clay County

The most technical trail in the Northland, rocky fun and beautiful views of the lake. Formerly known as Neale's Trail, named for Neale Shour...one of the original Earthriders and mentor to many trail builders in the KC region.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Neale's located?
      Neale's is located in Smithville Lake Trails, Smithville, Missouri, United States. It is part of the Smithville Lake Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.44498, -94.5301.
      ▼ How hard is Neale's?
      Neale's is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Neale's?
      Neale's has 125 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 139 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 877 ft to 911 ft.
      ▼ Is Neale's a point to point trail?
      Neale's is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Neale's?
      Neale's is 2.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Neale's?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Neale's. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Neale's? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Neale's are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Neale's?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Neale's. The trail is 2.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Neale's?
      Neale's is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 453 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 515 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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