Trolley Track Trail

I use this trail weekly and have traversed the entire length. Most of the time, it’s perfect. After heavy rains, it can be mushy in spots.
Most drivers are cognizant of the trail and yield appropriately. Still, pedestrian beware! You’re in KC after all, and KC drivers don’t quite know how to handle KC bikers and pedestrians. The only spots I dislike are the Gregory and 75^th Street crossings.

One of the many reasons we live in Brookside!!! The trail is wonderful — if you haven’t walked /​biked /​crawled /​jogged /​ran it — do so!!!

I LOVE trolley track trail! I’ve only run on a it a few times so far but I can guarantee I will be back over and over. I like that it stretches from the plaza-​ish south to Waldo – I never get bored on this trail and like that it is mostly flat-​ish. I also like that there are ample opportunities to find water along this trail – from a Quik Trip literally right off the trail to a couple water fountains along the way. I assume this only applies to summer time, but once you hit Waldo, there is a small spray park, which is really convenient if your dumb like me and run around noon on a sunny summer day…
All that being said, this is my favorite place to run in KC (so far). As someone who lives in the downtown area, a good, genuine trail is hard to come by, so the drive that it takes to get here is well worth it. I will, without a doubt, be back!

I ran here on a warm July day. I parked in a lot in the Waldo area. It had rained the night before, but the trail only had a few puddles. I really like that the trail is accessible to nice, safe neighborhoods. I tend to get bored running on trails for too long. So I like the option to run on a trail, but diverge when boredom takes over. On this day, I ran on the trail for a bit and diverged to the neighborhoods for the rest of my run, enjoying the beautiful houses and scenery. I will return!

Pretty solid running trail, all year round! I run here a few times a week, and I know the ins and outs of it all. It runs from Volker&Brookside Blvd south to… I actually don’t know where, somewhere south of Waldo. If you run from Volker to 63^rd and back, it’s a 5k and you run downhill on your way back which is AWESOME. I find it’s great if I I want to train outside and do sprints, because the distance between blocks is great for that. While it’s runnable all year round, get ready to have middays shoes if you go after it rains! Once you pass Gregory going south, the trail starts to meander to the East and ends up running behind the block adjacent to Wornall Rd. after that, you’ll find yourself running in a secluded, forested area… probably best to have a running buddy at that point! If you’re in need of hydration, your best bet on this path is in Brookside Plaza with a fountain by the tennis courts/​bus stops and another next to the Commerce (?) bank by Meyer Blvd to the south (that one also has a dog fountain). Sometimes-​on weekends-​KC Endurance or another running/​training group will have water dispensers at various places on the trail… if so, it’s you’re lucky day! All in all, a great trail to run, though it can be congested and the southern end is a little sketchy.

Love the trail for many reasons. I run on it a few times a week year round. I feel safe as long as I am north of 85^th, even in the dark by myself. I wish they’d take a bit better care of it. In the spring it can be a bit hard and uneven from the winter weather. Overall a great place to bike, walk or run.

This is the easiest 5 star rating I have given out in a while because the Trolley Trail is one of my favorite parts of Kansas City.
Let me set the stage — this trail winds and cuts through some amazing local neighborhoods, including the Brookside shops, and it’s a crushed limestone style trail that blends nature with the city. Some blocks are tree covered, some open to the sun, and some give way to a view of the nearby UMKC campus and the Plaza.
It’s so accessible for nearby residents that so many people use it, although it rarely feels crowded. I go on frequent walks, jogs and runs and find myself almost always gravitating over to the trail.
It stretches from the south end of the Plaza all the way through Waldo, so you can cover some real ground by running it, with only minimal interruptions (crossing streets and the hiccup in the trail through the Brookside shops).
I know Brookside residents love and protect their Trolley Trail, and I can totally get why since I live near it — it’s a gem and it keeps everyone active.

Very well kept with proper traffic signage. It could have better night lighting, but it’s nice and quiet. People who ride their bikes and those who walk their dogs are very respectful of the runners/​walkers.

I love living near the Harry Wiggins Trolley Track Trail. It’s a nice trail that stretches from the Plaza, through Brookside and all the way to Waldo. Great for jogging, walking or biking!

This trail currently runs from 85^th and Prospect north all the way to the Country Club Plaza. The trail beyond 85^th street has some construction the city needs to fix… it’s been a mess for two years. North of 85^th it’s mostly limestone chip surface. There’s an interruption through Brookside from Meyer to 62^nd Terrace that is not very well marked, which could be a problem for newbies. The trail is best for walking and running. People bike it. I bike but would not bike this trail. Too many pedestrians… I’ll ride the streets, thank you!
There are plenty of stops along the trail for food and drink and just about everything else is nearby as well.
The city is supposed to connect the southern end of this trail to the Indian Creek greenway in the future. That means one could ride from the Plaza to Olathe without getting on a street. Pretty cool.

I love living by this trail. It has pretty views and is kept up nicely :) I always take my dog for runs down it, and I am also a pet sitter in the area so I utilize it often! I also love that they have stations for doggy accident disposals! wonderful asset as no one likes to carry around a bag of yuck! I will forever live near a trail because of how much I enjoy it!

It’s always good to see the trail taken advantage of! I always see walkers, joggers and dogs walking their masters along the path! My only complaint is after a rain, the trail is full of puddles!

Great Bike path. It starts at Bannister road, and ends at the plaza. It goes right through some cool places, like waldo. Overall great trail.

It’s good for the approximately 1 mile strech between 75^th and 85^th street, not much traffic. I have seen dogs off their leash and heard of a couple other incidents, like anytime you run in a big city keep your head on a swivel.

Back in the good ol’ days of public transportation, this stretch was the tracks of a trolley system. The trolley and tracks are now gone, and the path has been converted into a convenient route for pedestrians between the Plaza, Brookside and Waldo. The Trolley Track Trail is a pleasant stretch for people with dogs because there are trash bins with baggies for pet waste.

Hello, Pleasantville! I now know you.
At the idyllic Trolley Track Trail, bikers, walkers and dogs share a path without any conflict. Yesterday I almost had to pinch myself because that whole «why can’t we all just get along» nonsense that I always thought was just a myth really came into play.
I was with some dogs and some friends and for a split second, or a half hour, everything was practically zen. No kidding. It’s a comfortable path and full of grass for the pups to roll around in and do their business in (baggies are conveniently available). And the bikers coming up behind you are prone to being kind enough to announce, «on your left.» I love such etiquette! And dog owners all talk to each other. That always cracks me up, because I’m a cat person and cat people have to «relate» on cat forums and through dorky photos on our Iphones.
For a serene and enjoyable late summer/​early fall day, I can’t think of a better place to stroll. Yes, I can appreciate zen with the best of them.

Jog, bike, walk the dog, sit on a bench, push a stroller, commute to work, the Trolley Track Trail is a lovely spot for all kinds of recreational activities.
The six miles of flat trail converted from the bed of the old Country Club Trolley Line connect UMKC-​Brookside-​Waldo-​points south. There are trash cans and doggy pick-​up bags, mile markers and even spots to park your car if you’re not a local. The trail is pretty heavily used, but it is fantastic considering that it runs through such a populated part of town. It could use better lighting, but basically it parallels Wornall, and there are lots of other folks around (at least when I’m out), so it feels safe.
Just another reason to love this part of KC.