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Tomahawk Creek Trail – Tomahawk Creek loop from Lord of Life Lutheran Church

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Tomahawk Creek Trail – Tomahawk Creek loop from Lord of Life Lutheran Church

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Tomahawk Creek Trail – Tomahawk Creek loop from Lord of Life Lutheran Church

02:13

36.2km

200m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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5.32 km

River views

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice views of the Blue River from the aptly named River Trail. The trail winds through woodlands, so the views come and go, but this is a good spot for a break to enjoy the wonderful setting.

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8.39 km

Blue River Parkway Trails – Blue Ridge Boulevard Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

There is a map kiosk near the parking lot which has a detailed map of the trail system. There are some additional connecting trails on this map which may not be online, so take a picture!

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9.43 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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28.6 km

Tomahawk Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • River

The big facility just to the west of the trail is the water treatment plant. As such, it might come as a surprise that deer sightings are pretty common here.

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31.4 km

Enjoy a breathtaking vista overlooking Tomahawk Creek from the bridge, where you'll find a diverse range of plant and animal life, from vibrant wildflowers to majestic trees and a rich avian population.

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31.5 km

Tomahawk Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Tomahawk Creek Trail is a 13-mile-long trail through southern Kansas City. The trail is completely paved and follows along the creek of the same name. The trail is also open …

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36.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.1 km

9.48 km

9.01 km

1.20 km

317 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.5 km

9.36 km

8.65 km

561 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

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Friday 22 May

24°C

13°C

39 %

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Tomahawk Creek Trail – Tomahawk Creek loop from Lord of Life Lutheran Church

River views

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