Experience falls and forest on the Line Creek Trail
Line Creek Trail, Platte County, Mo.
Enjoy 8 miles of wooded paths and streams in the midst of a busy Northland area.
Trail Line Creek Trail
Overview
The Line Creek Trail is a paved, easily accessible trail winding through a busy section of suburban Platte County. It begins just north of Barry Road in Kansas City and continues south to Homestead Park in Riverside. This streamway trail weaves in and out wooded areas and across footbridges, paralleling Line Creek for its entire length. There are two large waterfalls and several smaller falls. The Line Creek Trail is one of the premiere hiking destinations in the Kansas City area.Double Waterfall The quickest access to this waterfall and cascades is to enter at the Community Center trailhead (see below), then head south about one-half mile.
Triple Waterfall Begin at the Community Center trailhead (see below) and walk about one mile north to reach the falls.
Length 8.25 miles each way.
Address and location Trail heads are at:
Renner Brenner Park, 2901 NW Vivion Rd, Riverside, Mo., 64150
Homestead Park, 4803 NW Homestead Road, Riverside, Mo., 64150
Kansas City Northern Miniature Railroad, 6060 NW Waukomis Drive, Kansas City, Mo., 64151
Line Creek Community Center, 5940 N.W. Waukomis Drive, Kansas City, Mo., 64151
Conditions This trail is paved and easy to access. There are minor-moderate elevation changes.
Kid friendly? The trail is excellent for strollers and children on small bikes. Parents should be mindful of passing bikers.
How busy? This is a moderate-to-high traffic trail.
Pets Yes, on a leash (unless otherwise designated).
Bikes Non-motorized bicycles are permitted.
