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!