Lake Jacomo: Pa-Huska Nature Trail
Lake Jacomo Trail System, Pa-Huska Nature Trail, Lee’s Summit, Mo., Jackson County.
Pa-Huska Nature Trail
There’s an unexpected wildness to this little trail, which immediately takes you “off the grid” into a shallow valley cut by clear streams and limestone creek beds. Toward its end, the trail climbs a rocky ridge and then descends to a marsh near the parking area.
Length 1.2 miles
Condition This is a dirt trail with minor elevation changes. It’s important, though, that you be surefooted because there are many obstacles to stumble over. As with most Jacomo trails, this one has few markers. However, the trail is well worn and never ventures far from a roadway. In summer, bugs, cobwebs and poison ivy will be challenging. The trail is a loop. However, it’s easy to get confused because the Augie Trail also intersects with the Pa-Huska loop. So if you’re not careful, you could walk a long distance on another trail before you realize it.
Kid Friendly? This is a lightly trafficked dirt trail, so children who can carry their own weight should enjoy it.
Address Lake Jacomo Sail Boat Cove, 740 E Park Rd, Lee's Summit, Mo., 64086.
Finding it At our last check, there were no signs marking the entry to this trail, only a small gravel parking lot. If you are entering from the north, the parking lot is before you exit for Sailboat Cove. If you are coming from the south, the parking lot is after the exit.
Pets Yes, on a leash. Read the regulations here.
Bikes Yes – but mountain bikes are recommended because the terrain is rough.
