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BIKING
SHAWNEE MISSION PARK
The trails at Shawnee Mission Park have something to offer just about everyone, from beginner to advanced. There are sections of each trail that offer good flow and there are sections that will test your technical skills. From fast and smooth to rock gardens, and throw in some climbing.These trails are gated and are closed during wet conditions. Click the link below to find up-to-date trail conditions.
SMITHVILLE LAKE TRAILS
This system is great for the beginner to intermediate rider that has the MTB bug. Not saying that the advanced rider won't enjoy it. The advanced riders just need to ride it fast and it becomes a very challenging course.
Over all the trail system is fast and flowy. There are about 2 miles of moderate tech trails and the rest just flows and prompts for fast riding. Click the link below to find up-to-date trail conditions.
SWOPE PARK TRAIL
Exquisitely built trail covering rocky and rooty sections along the hillside of Swope Park. Swope Park Mountain Bike Trail is a 4.6 mile loop trail located near Kansas City, MO and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Click the link below for more information.
Kansas and Missouri are filled with excellent biking trails, from beginner to advanced riders. Not sure where to go? No worries, we have you covered! For a full list of trails click the links below.
Earth riders
Earth Riders Trails Association (ERTA) is a recreational trails advocacy group created to increase the quantity and quality of sustainable singletrack trails throughout the Midwest.
ERTA is a federally-recognized 501(c)3, not-for-profit corporation whose board members, officers, advisory board, and volunteers are outdoor enthusiasts dedicated to achieving it's mission of adding and maintaining singletrack trails in an environmentally proactive and responsible manner.
Earth Riders Trails Association fills just one niche in a community of organizations dedicated to mountain bicycling, hiking and the betterment of our public green spaces
The Kansas City area trails are delicate and can be severely damaged if used when muddy. Hiking, running, and riding on muddy trails destroys the tread and creates ruts that retain water and increase the time it takes for trails to dry. Learn how to help protect the trails.
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