Lee’s Summit…Did you know May is National Bike Month? According to bikeleague.org, “May is National Bike Month, sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists and celebrated in communities from coast to coast. Established in 1956, National Bike Month is a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling — and encourage more folks to giving biking a try.”
Biking is a fun activity for exercise, family fun, enjoying the great outdoors, or everyday transportation. There are many benefits of biking, but here are a few listed below.
- Decrease stress
- Improve flexibility
- Increased cardiovascular fitness.
- Increased muscle strength
- Strengthened bones
- Reduce body fat
- Improved posture, coordination, and balance
- Prevention or management of diseases
- Mental break
Where to bike
There are many great biking opportunities in Lee’s Summit.
Longview Lake-Over six miles of trails go around Longview Lake. This trail has great scenery and can be used by all skill levels. Click for trail details.
Rock Island Trail- A rails to trails project maintained by Jackson County Parks and Rec. This trail runs from Jefferson Street in Lee’s Summit to the sports stadiums in Independence. Click for trail details and map.
Lee’s Summit Parks-Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation has a list of each city park and the amenities. Most of our parks have paved trails that are great for walking and biking. Click or park details.
Lee’s Summit Greenway Trail- A proposed plan for 38 miles of trails and paths linked throughout Lee’s Summit. This is an ongoing project and a map can be found on this link.
If you are interested in checking out some of the Lee’s Summit trails, here is a list of the City of Lee’s Summit Bike and Multi Use Trails.
Longview Bike Loop, Around Longview Lake, 10 miles
Lakewood Bike Loop, Lakewood Community, 7 miles
Raintree Bike Loop, Raintree Community, 4.4 miles
Todd George Trail, Colbern Road to Happy Tails Park, 3.6 miles
Ward Road Trail, County Line Road to 3rd Street, 4.8 miles
Colbern Road Trail, Rice Road to Legacy Park, 3 miles
Woods Chapel Road Trail, I-470 to Liggett Road, 2.3 miles
Scruggs Road Trail, MO-291 to Blackwell Parkway, 2 miles
Pryor Road Trail, Chipman Road to Longview Road, 1.5 miles
Longview Road Trail, Bridlewood to Ward Road, 2.5 miles
Independence Avenue Trail, Colbern Road to Tudor Road, 1 mile
Blackwell Parkway Trail, Colbern Road to Langsford, 2 miles
Chipman Road Trail, Independence Avenue to Commerce, 1 mile
3rd Street Trail, View High Drive to Peale Street, 1 mile
Little Blue Trace Trail, Lee’s Summit Road to I-470, 2.6 miles
Missouri 150, Ward Road to Horridge Road, 2 miles
Park Trails
Most Lee’s Summit Parks have a trail in the park. Here is a list of the trail mileage.
Arborwalk- .75 miles
Banner Park, Upper- .4 miles
Canterbury- .7 miles
Deer Valley- .7 miles
Dogwood (dog park) -.3 miles
Eagle Creek- .7 miles
Happy Tails (dog park) .3 miles
Harris- .35 miles
Charles David Hartman .63 miles
Howard- .6 miles
Langsford Plaza- .4 miles
Lea McKeighan- .6 miles
Legacy- 4.7 miles
Lowenstein- 1 mile
McKee- .7 miles
Miller J Fields- .6 miles
Osage Trails- .66 miles
Bike Help
If you do not have a bike or need help with your existing bike, check in with a local bike store. Lee’s Summit has many great bike stores, full of knowledgeable staff to help you choose a bike or maintain your current bike. Here is a link of Easy Bike Maintenance.
Be an active participant in National Bike Month. Get outside, enjoy nature, enjoy time with friends and family, enjoy a little exercise. Make it fun!