Missouri: Lake Vista Trail, Lees Summit

Lake Vista Trail, Blue Springs Lake, Lee’s Summit, Mo. [Image from KC Hiker]

Trek the rocky, wooded path around Blue Springs Lake.

  • Trail Lake Vista Trail
  • Overview
    The Lake Vista Trail is one of the best-maintained, easy-to-follow trails in the Jackson County park system. The trail encircles the wooded, rolling terrain surrounding Blue Springs Lake and passes limestone cliffs and outcroppings. Another highlight is a massive, arched footbridge that passes over a creek. There are six trail heads, making it easy to plan the distance you desire. To complete the full loop, you must walk a sidewalk and bridge over Blue Springs Lake on Woods Chapel Road,
  • Length 5 miles
  • Address and location There are six trail heads, with the two most recognizable being Jacomo Spillway parking on Ligget Road and the Ligget Road parking area near the intersection with East Park Road. See the map below for all options.
  • Conditions This is a crushed gravel trail with minor-to-moderate elevation changes. It’s well marked and easy to follow. (Kansas City Hiker)