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4.8 miles
Distance
411 ft
Climb
-503 ft
Descent
00:49:49
Avg time
-89 ft
Altitude change
845 ft
Altitude min
981 ft
Altitude max
977 ft
Altitude start
889 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-19.1%
Grade max
19.4%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
00:49:49
Avg time

Red Valleys Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Shawnee Mission Park
    Shawnee, Kansas
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #48369 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #54659 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Johnson County Park and Recreation District

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Red Valleys is a 5 mile popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Shawnee Kansas. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 411 ft black diamond climb. It features rock garden. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 49 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 10 miles average
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  • 57 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 349 rides
  • Last: Aug 11, 2026
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        Directions to red-valleys trailhead (38.991790, -94.804900)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Red Valleys

        Where is Red Valleys located?
        Red Valleys 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 38.99179, -94.8049.
        How hard is Red Valleys?
        Red Valleys is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        What is the elevation gain for Red Valleys?
        Red Valleys has 411 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 503 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 845 ft to 981 ft.
        Is Red Valleys a point to point trail?
        Red Valleys is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Red Valleys?
        Red Valleys is 4.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Red Valleys?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Red Valleys. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Red Valleys?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Red Valleys are:
        • August (23 activities)
        • July (23 activities)
        • October (20 activities)
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        How do I access Red Valleys? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Red Valleys are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Red Valleys?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 45 minutes to ride Red Valleys. The trail is 4.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Red Valleys?
        Red Valleys is a very popular trail. There have been 1,399 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,487 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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