Lake Jacomo: Prickly Pear Nature Trail
Lake Jacomo Trail System, Prickly Pear Nature Trail, Lee’s Summit, Mo., Jackson County.
Prickly Pear Nature Trail
This trail explores the wooded bluffs that tower up to 90 feet over the south end of Lake Jacomo. You’ll walk among limestone outcroppings, giant boulders and take in vistas of the lake. The trail also features stone remains of old homes, century-old trees and a few ponds. There are two trail heads: One across the street from the Jacomo spillway and the other at the Jacomo campground. This trail also connects to the Bobcat Trail, which is maintained by the Urban Trail Co.
Length 1.5-mile loop
Condition This is a dirt path with several rocky steps and minor elevation changes. It is generally easy to follow.
Kid Friendly? Although there are few elevation changes, this is a rocky trail with steep cliffs. Caution is advised for small children. It’s impassable for strollers.
Address Intersection of Colbern and Beach roads, Lee’s Summit, MO 64086. Or enter at the Lake Jacomo Campground.
Pets Yes, on a leash. Read the regulations here.
Bikes Yes – but mountain bikes are recommended because the terrain is rough.
Finding it Park at the Lake Jacomo spillway parking lot on the south side of Colbern Road. Colbern is busy, so be careful and help children to get across safely. The trail head is immediately across the street and is marked with a sign. You can also access it from the Lake Jacomo campground. Pets Yes, on a leash. Read the regulations here. Bikes Suitable for mountain bikes.
