Alex George Lake – Swope Park Mountain Bike Trail loop from Saeger Woods Conservation Area

Mountain biking trails

Alex George Lake – Swope Park Mountain Bike Trail loop from Saeger Woods Conservation Area

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Alex George Lake – Swope Park Mountain Bike Trail loop from Saeger Woods Conservation Area

03:31

44.9km

340m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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7.96 km

Alex George Wetland

Highlight • Natural

Formerly was a fishing lake in Minor Park but has been converted to a wetland in recent years as silt from the nearby creek has gradually reduced the water level.

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8.11 km

Alex George Lake

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful wetland area that you pass as you make your way along the Blue River Greenway Trail. This area used to be a fishing lake, but as the water level …

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22.9 km

Swope Park Mountain Bike Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

Swope Park is the largest park in Kansas City, and is a popular place for mountain biking and hiking.

For those seeking additional thrills, the Go Ape Zipline and Adventure …

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39.2 km

Minor Park

Highlight • Rest Area

The Minor Park Trailhead is a great access point for trails along Blue River. The park, which used to be a private farm, has tennis courts, picnic tables, and river …

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42.4 km

Blue River Parkway Trails – River Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

The Blue River flows northeast into the Missouri between Kansas City and Independence. This was the first major river crossing for westward travelers following the Oregon Trail and Santa Fe Trail.

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44.9 km

End point

Parking

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