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This lake is a peaceful stop along the Blue River Greenway Trail, which has its southern terminus at nearby Minor Park.

There are several miles of great trails on the banks of Pleasant Hill City Lake. The trails are a mix of green and blue trails. The trails are open to hikers as well, so make sure you are paying attention for other trail users while out enjoying yourself.

Nice views of the Blue River from the aptly named River Trail. The trail winds through woodlands, so the views come and go, but this is a good spot for a break to enjoy the wonderful setting.

The Basement Trail is a fairly challenging mountain biking trail. It is all single track, which some jumps and drops mixed in. The trail winds through the forest and along the ridge of the hill. The trail is also open to hikers, so it is important to keep an eye out for other trail users while out riding.

The Blue River flows northeast into the Missouri between Kansas City and Independence. This was the first major river crossing for westward travelers following the Oregon Trail and Santa Fe Trail.

The Minor Park Trailhead is a great access point for trails along Blue River. The park, which used to be a private farm, has tennis courts, picnic tables, and river access. Minor Park is along the historic Oregon Trail, Santa Fe Trail, and California Trails. This is where the first major river crossing took place for westward travelers – keep an eye out for historic signposts and wagon ruts. For more information on the historical significance of Minor Park, see the National Park website: nps.gov/places/000/minor-park.htm

Beautiful wetland area that you pass as you make your way along the Blue River Greenway Trail. This area used to be a fishing lake, but as the water level has reduced, it was converted from a lake into a wetland area.