3 Best Hiking Trails in Olathe, KS

I loved this trail! It is smooth for riding a bike and runs for miles and miles (about 30 miles I believe). It runs mostly through the woods with small stretches running alongside the street/road. I highly recommend this park for running, walking, cycling, and getting good solid exercise.

Absolutely love this trail. Has newly paved pathways. Always clean. People are friendly. Has Porta potty. Love spending time on this trail.

Access to miles of well maintained trails that wind through mostly shaded areas when the leaves are out.

Whether it's running or walking, I love this park. I'm not a cyclist, but there are plenty who are that frequent this park. The tree lined paths are serene. It's nature at its best. A walk in Fall or Spring can't be beat here. You do have to be on the look out so you're not taken out by a speedy cyclist, but they too are looking out for you, so it's not that concerning. I have yet to take the time to explore the park fully, but I look forward to the day I have the time to do just that.

Nice walking path up north towards Nelson Island, a lot more shade from trees!! Also, a little view of the river is down below.

I was pretty excited to go here because so many interesting birds have been spotted in this area. But man... It was crazy busy. There's nothing wrong with the park per se, I suppose I just had high expectations. So take my review with a grain of salt. I didn't see anything exciting. My daughter did, but my bird viewing fancies are a bit more mature than hers. She saw her first Indigo Bunting, Red Eyed Vireo, and Cowbird (LOL.) We did see a Bald Eagle flying at ground level, but but at the park. That was pretty crazy.I'm going to go back eventually. I just give it a three because it's kind of neutral. Overall, it was clean, small, and busy. Only one of those is great for bird viewing. Ok... I am definitely biased. It's probably like a 4 for most people. Don't let my review deter you. It has some lovely walking trails. But there are tons of bicyclists, most people were on a bike. That also made walking less enjoyable. Everyone we encountered was respectful. It was just a lot of people, strangely so.It was memorial day, perhaps that had something to do with it. I don't get how there could be that many people in that tiny park though. Perhaps there is another entrance and parking lot elsewhere that I am unaware of I don't know.