Missouri Riverfront Trail
Missouri Riverfront Trail, Riverside, Mo., Platte County
Hike or bike alongside the Missouri River from Parkville to Riverside, Mo.
Hike atop the levy from Riverside to Parkville
Trail Missouri Riverfront Trail
Overview
The Missouri Riverfront Trail extends 4.8 miles from E.H. Young Park in Riverside to its western trail head at English Landing Park in Parkville. E.H. Young Park provides scenic river views and ample parking to begin your journey west. Follow the sidewalks past Argosy Casino and join the trail as it passes under U.S. 69. From there, it follows the top of the Missouri River levy, providing views of the river, bottomland forest and pastoral beauty. It eventually descends the levy to parallel the river until it connects to English Landing Park.Length 4.8 miles, one way. There is also a 1.5-mile trail at E.H. Young Park, which is the east trailhead for the Missouri Riverfront Trail. If you want to go even longer, or mix things up, English Landing Park in Parkville contains another 5 miles of trails.
Address and location The trail begins in Riverside, Mo., and can be accessed at:
E.H. Young Park, 1001 Argosy Pkwy, Riverside, Mo., 64150
The traffic circle at the intersection of Horizons Parkway and Argosy Casino Parkway, Riverside, Mo.
Trail head parking at the intersection of Highway 9 and NW River Park Drive, Riverside, Mo., 64150
English Landing Park (east end), 8701 McAfee St, Parkville, Mo., 64152
Conditions This trail begins as concrete, switches to gravel and then changes to asphalt. There is little shade, so keep the heat in mind and stay hydrated. If you want to stick to a short, paved trail with facilities, you can confine your walking to E.H. Young Park or visit English Landing, which includes several miles of loops.
Kid friendly? E.H. Young Park is the eastern trail head and provides a playground and safe areas to view the Missouri River. The Riverfront Trail is lengthy and is mostly confined to a gravel surface on top of the levy, so it’s not optimal for small children and strollers. However, kids who want to hike or bike can thrive on the trail. There are extensive play areas on the west side at English Landing.
How busy? This trail is long and ventures into remote areas so traffic is minimal on most of the trail. However, English Landing, which is the trail’s western terminus, is highly trafficked.
Pets Yes, on a leash (unless otherwise designated).
Bikes Non-motorized bicycles are permitted.
