Burr Oak Woods CA
About This Trail
Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center is located 30 minutes from Kansas City and is Missouri’s first-ever nature center. It consists of 1,071 acres and provides miles of trails – both paved and unpaved – and a Nature Center. The hiking trails weave along woodland, prairies, a waterfall and limestone boulders that are perfect for jumping. The trails offer a variety of terrain depending on hikers’ needs with options for paved, crushed gravel or dirt and mulch. The Nature Center hosts interpretive programs year-round for kids of all ages, as well as field trip opportunities. Learning doesn’t stop inside the Nature Center; there’s also an outdoor Discover Nature Classroom for kids to exercise their creativity and learn more about nature.
Trail Features
| Seasons | Fall, Spring, Summer, and Winter |
|---|---|
| Surface type | Mixed |
| Carrier needed | No |
| Stroller friendly | Yes |
| ADA accessible | No |
| Water fountains | Yes |
| Bathrooms | No |
| Cell reception | Excellent |
| Pet friendly | Yes |
| Nearby convenience store | Yes |
| Camping Nearby | No |
| Emergency support within 5 miles |
Yes |
Trail highlights
Fee & Parking Details
Area is open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day. Nature Center is open Tuesday to Saturday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Make sure you’re out of the grounds before closing time as the entrance gate will be closed.
Trail Contributor
Trail Head
Weather
Trail Map
Getting There
Take I-70 toward Blue Springs and exit Highway 7. Head north for a mile and turn west at NW Park Rd.
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