Jim Bridger Urban Conservation Area

Jim Bridger Conservation Area Path

2.1 mi · ▲ 84 ft · 45 min

Jim Bridger Conservation Area Path is a 2.1-mile out-and-back in Jim Bridger Urban Conservation Area near Blue Springs, MO. It is mostly level, with 84 ft of elevation gain, and mostly grass. It scores 31/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.

Elevation

0 mi899 – 978 ft2.2 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Unnamed 38.96613, -94.28593
Nearest town Blue Springs, MO

Directions

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Jim Bridger Conservation Area Path

2.1 mi · ▲ 84 ft · 45 min

Elevation 900–976 ft

Out & Back · Jim Bridger Urban Conservation Area

Trailhead: 38.96613, -94.28593

Weather Sep 20: sunrise 7:04 AM · sunset 7:19 PM

Dogs allowed on leash · Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading N.
  2. 450 ftSharp left onto Jim Bridger Conservation Area Path, heading S.
  3. 0.6 miContinue straight onto Kemper Nature Center Drive, heading W.
  4. 350 ftContinue straight onto Jim Bridger Conservation Area Path, heading W.
  5. 0.3 miReach Jim Bridger Conservation Area Path, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  6. 0.3 miContinue straight onto Kemper Nature Center Drive, heading E.
  7. 350 ftContinue straight onto Jim Bridger Conservation Area Path, heading E.
  8. 0.6 miSharp right, heading N.
  9. 450 ftArrive back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Trail surface

85% grass15% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 7:04 AMSunset 7:19 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.0 mi in (~26 min). Leave by 6:34 PM for the 7:19 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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Good to know

  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Parking lot at the trailhead