Interurban and Linear Trails in Platte County
Briarcliff Waterfall in Riverside, Mo., Platte County.
Take an urban walk through Riverside, past the Briarcliff Waterfall, and view Kansas City’s skyline.
Trail Interurban & Linear Trails
Overview
The Interurban and Linear trails traverse a scenic section of urban Platte County. It’s busy but still beautiful. The trailhead is in a park-like setting in Riverside. From there, the trail cuts through a neighborhood before switching to a sidewalk along N.W. Platte Road (see our map). You could turn around at the end, but what’s the fun in that? We have mapped a loop that takes you through Charles A. Garney Park, then through a neighborhood on a bluff before returning you to the trailhead.
Length About 2 miles
Address and location The trailhead is an extra-large cul-de-sac where you can park on the street. Take Vivian Road, then turn south on N.W. St. Joe Boulevard to reach the trailhead parking.
Conditions This is a paved trail, for the most part. More than half of it doubles as a sidewalk. There are very few markers, so you’re best using the map on this page or navigating with a map app. Most of the route is moderately hilly, with one steep hill (on a sidewalk).
Kid friendly? The paved trail is a hilly walk on a hard surface. There is busy motorist traffic along the route, so children will need to be shepherded away from streetsides. Kids will enjoy the lake, waterfall and fountains along the route, but parents should be mindful of water safety.
How busy? This is a moderately-trafficked trail in a somewhat congested area.
Pets Yes, on a leash (unless otherwise designated).
Bikes Non-motorized bicycles are permitted.
Charles A. Garney Park
Briarcliff Waterfall, Riverside, Mo.
Charles A. Garney Park
Briarcliff Waterfall Park