more stats
787 ft
Distance
-46 ft
Descent
00:00:43
Avg time
-48 ft
Altitude change
886 ft
Altitude min
934 ft
Altitude max
934 ft
Altitude start
886 ft
Altitude end
-6%
Grade
-14.2%
Grade max
610 ft
Distance down
177 ft
Distance flat
00:00:43
Avg time

Racecar Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kessler Park
    Kansas City, MO, Missouri
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #209499 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #122986 in E-Biking
    • #59390 in Trail Running
    • #439652 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #564 in Mountain Biking · Missouri [+]
    • #267 in E-Biking
    • #144 in Trail Running
    • #1,337 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Lighting
    No
  • Land Owner
    City of Kansas City Missouri Parks and Rec

A technical rocky trail connecting from Wright's Way down to Cliff Drive.

Tags
Rocky

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 59 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 78 rides
  • Last: Oct 27, 2026
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Racecar Trail Reports

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Apr 11, 2026 @ 10:45am (America/Indiana/Vincennes)
Apr 11, 2026
 absolutely garbage not a safe area
Feb 20, 2026 @ 8:17am (America/Chicago)
Feb 20, 2026
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on Apr 11, 2026
Ideal
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Racecar located?
      Racecar is located in Kessler Park, Kansas City, MO, Missouri, United States. It is part of the Kessler Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.116, -94.54469.
      ▼ How hard is Racecar?
      Racecar is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Racecar?
      The trail has 46 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 886 ft to 934 ft.
      ▼ Is Racecar a point to point trail?
      Racecar is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Racecar?
      Racecar is 787 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Racecar?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Racecar. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Racecar? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Racecar are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Racecar?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Racecar. The trail is 787 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Racecar?
      Racecar is a very popular trail. There have been 208 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 429 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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