The best running trails in Clay County
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Last updated: October 29, 2025
11
runners
1. Hidden Valley loop — Kansas City
4.96km
00:37
60m
60m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
8
runners
2. Watkins Mill Lake Loop — Watkins Mill State Park
6.14km
00:38
20m
20m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
runners
3. Little Platte South Trail — Clay County Park
16.1km
01:40
80m
80m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4. Little Platte North Trail loop — Clay County Park
3.92km
00:24
20m
20m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5. Camp Branch Campground loop — Camp Branch Park
5.44km
00:34
20m
20m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
21
runners
6. Running loop from Liberty
18.8km
01:59
200m
200m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
17
runners
7. Running loop from Harlem
6.11km
00:38
10m
10m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
14
runners
8. Briarcliff Lake loop from Northmoor
33.0km
03:25
140m
140m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
6
runners
9. Running loop from Mosby
7.41km
00:46
40m
40m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4
runners
10. Running loop from Glenaire
9.30km
00:58
80m
80m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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