Swope Park Mountain Bike Trail – Alex George Lake loop from Lee's Summit

Swope Park Mountain Bike Trail – Alex George Lake loop from Lee's Summit

Moderate

3.5

(12)

riders

Swope Park Mountain Bike Trail – Alex George Lake loop from Lee's Summit

02:51

63.9km

490m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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19.8 km

Swope Park Mountain Bike Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

Swope Park is the largest park in Kansas City, and is a popular place for mountain biking and hiking.

For those seeking additional thrills, the Go Ape Zipline and Adventure …

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31.9 km

Alex George Wetland

Highlight • Natural

Formerly was a fishing lake in Minor Park but has been converted to a wetland in recent years as silt from the nearby creek has gradually reduced the water level.

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32.0 km

Alex George Lake

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful wetland area that you pass as you make your way along the Blue River Greenway Trail. This area used to be a fishing lake, but as the water level …

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33.9 km

Minor Park

Highlight • Rest Area

The Minor Park Trailhead is a great access point for trails along Blue River. The park, which used to be a private farm, has tennis courts, picnic tables, and river …

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54.8 km

Longview Lake

Highlight • Lake

Longview Lake is a 930 acre body of water near Kansas City. It has a beach and is a popular place for boating. There are also picnic shelters and restrooms.

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63.9 km

End point

Train Station

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