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1.1 miles
Distance
180 ft
Climb
-201 ft
Descent
00:11:19
Avg time
-21 ft
Altitude change
803 ft
Altitude min
915 ft
Altitude max
824 ft
Altitude start
803 ft
Altitude end
-0.349%
Grade
-37.898%
Grade max
27.239%
Grade min
2,353 ft
Distance climb
3,152 ft
Distance down
547 ft
Distance flat
00:11:19
Avg time
Badger Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBlue River Parkway
Kansas City, MO, Missouri -
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Local Popularity45 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 60 in E-Biking
- 85 in Trail Running
- 80 in Hiking
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Global Ranking#9961 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailDrop, Jump, Log Ride, Rock Face, Rock Garden
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Land OwnerJackson County parks
This is a section off of the Blue River Parkway and Swope Park connector trail. It's got may cool features along the way. It has fun turns, good flow, good tech, and a nice downhill going each direction. Can't go wrong with this trail.
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- 18.5 km avg distance
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- Last: Jun 6, 2026
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(38.937339, -94.560480)
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Nearby Trails
- Bridger North 528 ft
- Blue River Road 528 ft
- Connector 2,041 ft
- Heretic 2,326 ft
- Connector Trail 2,736 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Badger
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Where is Badger located?
Badger is located in Blue River Parkway, Kansas City, MO, Missouri, United States. It is part of the Blue River Parkway trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.93734, -94.56048.
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How hard is Badger?
Badger is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.349%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Badger?
Badger has 180 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 201 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 803 ft to 915 ft.
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Is Badger a point to point trail?
Badger is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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