Trails & Hiking

Smithville Lake Trails

Little Platte North Trail

Little Platte Trailhead found at 188th St. to Hwy W (2.5 miles).

Phone: 816-407-3400

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Crows Creek Trail System

Composed of two trails: Anita B. Gorman (1.9 miles) and Cabin Fever Trail (7.0 miles).

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Smoke & Davey Trail System

Composed of three trails: Backbone (2.7 miles), Whispering Pine (1.4 miles) , and Copperhead Ridge (0.7 miles).

Phone: 816-407-3400

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Little Platte South Trail

Little Platte Trailhead found at Paradise Pointe Marina (5.5 miles).

Phone: 816-407-3400

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Westward Trailways

Smithville Lake offers 26 miles of horse/primitive hiking trails on the southeast side of the lake.

Phone: 816-407-3400

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Camp Branch Trail System

Composed of four trails: Bonebender (6.0 miles), Campground Trail (3.0 miles) , Eagle's View Trail (1.5 miles), and Owl Creek Trail (0.5 miles).

Phone: 816-407-3400

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Trails Around Clay

Stocksdale Park

This 2.8 mile trail loops through native woodlands & is perfect for hikers and mountain bikers.

Phone: 816-439-4360

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Watkins Mill State Park

Home to both a rugged 3.5 Equestrian Trail System and a paved 3.75 Bicycle Lake Trail.

Phone: 816-580-3387

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Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary

Home to 13 different trails, an informative nature center, and native wildflowers & wildlife, this is a great place to enjoy the outdoors!

Phone: 816-781-8598

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Fishing River Walking Trail

Found behind the Hall of Waters in Excelsior Springs, this trail offers scenic and historic sights.

Phone: 816-630-1040

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Maple Woods Natural Area

Explore this preserved natural area to see a variety of native trees, plantlife, and birds!

Phone: 816-423-4091

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