Big Shoal Greenway Trail
Follow the path of Big Shoal Creek under giant sycamores and forest canopy in suburban Clay County.
Trail Shoal Creek Greenway Trail
Overview
Big Shoal Creek Greenway zigs and zags for two miles under forest canopy in suburban Clay County. The paved trail is never far from a neighborhood, but the towering trees sometimes make the surrounding suburbs undetectable. Big Shoal Creek can be accessed at several points along the path. Along the stream (which can range from a trickle to flash flooding), cliffs and rocky pools are exposed. Big Shoal Creek Greenway is a respite from the bustling suburbs of Kansas City’s Northland.
Length 2 miles out and back (for a total of four miles).
Address and location The main trailhead includes a parking lot and is located at 3324 N.E. 55th St., Kansas City, Mo., 64119. The trail can also be accessed at 5400 Chouteau Trafficway, but you’ll have to park in the commercial area because there is no dedicated trail parking. On the east side it can be accessed via N. Brighton Avenue, but there is no parking.
Conditions This trail is paved, easy to navigate and has minimal elevation changes.
Kid friendly? This is well-suited to bikes, strollers and walking children.
How busy? This trail is moderately trafficked.
Pets Yes, unless stated otherwise.
Bikes Yes.
