ENGLISH LANDING PARK

LOCATION: West Central Missouri
HIKE STARTS: English Landing Park
HIKE ENDS: English Landing Park
TOTAL DISTANCE: 2.0 Miles
HIKE TYPE: Roundtrip, Loop Hike
HIKE DIFFICULTY: Easy
TRAILS USED: The River Trail
TRAIL TRAFFIC: Light to Moderate
TRIP TYPE: Day Hike
MANAGEMENT:
English Landing Park
South end of Main St.
Parkville MO 64152
Phone: (816) 741-7676

HIGHLIGHTS: This easy loop hike at English Landing Park follows the banks of the Missouri River on a paved hiking/running trail that loops either one or two miles through the park. (You have the option of cutting the loop in half if you want). It passes baseball, soccer, and playground fields that are frequently used by the residents of Parkville, MO. The Parkville Nature Sanctuary is located nearby and behind the Parkville City Hall which offers 115 acres of woods and wetlands, a waterfall, a beaver colony, and a little glimpse of Parkville history. Educational programs are available at the sanctuary throughout the year.

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