5 Epic Hiking Spots Around Kansas City That Are Completely Out Of This World

Sometimes you just need to get away from it all, am I right? If you’re looking for peaceful locations to destress, a little fresh air and forest greens might just do the trick. These five trails located within Kansas City will make you forget you’re even in a city! The great outdoors has never looked or felt so good. Get your tennis shoes on, grab a bottle of water and go exploring on these fantastic trails.

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This trail is a Kansas City favorite, with more than 13 miles of hiking and biking trails offered. You'll see limestone bluff faces and lush rolling hills. The trail terrain ranges from easy to advanced.

Swope Trails is located at 6599, 5601 Oakwood Rd., Kansas City, MO 64132.

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You never know what you'll find when you're hiking! Well, along these four miles of trails you might come upon remnants of years past. In the early 1900s eight cabins were built by the Ridge family and although they all burned down, the chimneys still stand.

Cave Spring is located at 8701 E Gregory Blvd., Raytown, MO 64133.

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If it's an escape you're looking for, you'll find it at Powell Gardens, Kansas City's beautiful botanical oasis nestled east of the city. There are different trails you can follow but no doubt, each one will impress you. If you're a person who prefers to take a leisurely pace and you just happen to love flowers, birds, trees, and butterflies, this is the place for you!

Powell Gardens is located at 1609 N.W. U.S. Hwy 50, Kingsville, MO 64061.

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If you're looking for a bit of history while hiking, head to Kaw Point, part of the Lewis and Clark Trail, where the Missouri and Kansas Rivers feed into one another. Gawk at the cityscape looming over the water at this wonderful oasis.

Kaw Point is located at 1403 Fairfax Trafficway, Kansas City, KS 66115.

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Just north of Kansas City lies the quaint town of Parkville, where a 115-acre nature sanctuary offers up spectacular views from every angle. Make sure to bring your camera as you won't want to forget the cascading waterfalls!

Parkville Nature Sanctuary is located at 100-198 E 12 St., Parkville, MO 64152.

With lush greens, the scent of flowers, a bit of history, and even a waterfall or two, you can discover these majestic trails that will make you forget your responsibilities for a day.

For more outdoor fun, check out these 15 once-in-a-lifetime adventures you can only have in Missouri.