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.
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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.
About The Guide
Hike it Baby Family Trail Guide is an online resource to help families with children source trails that little legs can hike and parents can feel comfortable with. Hike details are sourced and have been hiked by families who participate in our community. Our contributors do their best to give you all the details they can, but if something is missed, you can reach out to the contributor and offer suggestions for them to add to make it a better trail description for all. This guide was built with a generous 3-year partnership with L.L Bean. Like Hike it Baby, L.L Bean believes that helping get families into nature from birth on is key to healthier, happier communities.
Trail Disclaimer
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