Overview
This urban hike mixes a bit of all aspects of urban hikes. While your guide is sharing about the history of the area, you will see murals and experience historic neighborhoods. We also hike through forested trails in the hilly Kessler Park, walk along the hidden Cliff Drive Byway, Kansas City Museum and we see beautiful historic homes and an abandoned reservoir.
Test your playful side and go down a huge adult-size slide! This urban hike is hilly & has 1 set of approximately 160 steps, so your heart rate will increase! Level- moderate
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Guided urban hike around multiple neighborhood on trails, through parks and city streets.
Tea and coffee
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Please meet inside the coffee shop, in the main room.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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PH Coffee
15 min
We start out our experience at P.H. Coffee, a local coffee shop and community space in a historic building.
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Kessler Park
40 min
After walking through the Pendleton Heights neighborhood, we walk on a hilly trail through the woods of Kessler Park. We come out at the historic Cliff Drive and North Terrace Park Lake.
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North Terrace Park Lake
5 min
We share about the history of this tranquil lake, see native plants and walk over a century old bridge along Cliff Drive.
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Cliff Drive State Scenic Byway
40 min
We walk on this off the beaten path pedestrian only byway, surrounded by limestone rockface and trees.
After enjoy the solitude of Cliff Drive, we walk up 160 steps to get to hilly field which takes us to the Scarritt Renaissance Neighborhood. We see historic mansions, some that even look like castles. -
Kansas City Museum
30 min
We make our way to the Kansas City Museum housed in the historic R. A. Long Corinthian style mansion and get a taste of their exhibits highlighting untold stories of Kansas City.
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The Concourse Park
20 min
We walk through the Scarritt Renaissance neighborhood and reach the Concourse Park and explore The Colonnade. A limestone colonnade area built in 1908. While at the park we also slide down a giant slide for people of all ages!
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Kessler Park Reservoir
30 min
We walk through the Scarritt Renaissance and Pendleton Heights neighborhood towards our starting place and make one last stop at an urban decayed gem: The Kessler Reservoir filled graffiti and plants growing wildly around it.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Chicago).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Hilly Historic Northeast Urban Hike
Can I cancel Hilly Historic Northeast Urban Hike for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 hours.
What's included?
- Guided urban hike around multiple neighborhood on trails, through parks and city streets.
What's not included?
- Tea and coffee
Which places does it visit?
It visits PH Coffee, Kessler Park, North Terrace Park Lake, Cliff Drive State Scenic Byway, Kansas City Museum, The Concourse Park, Kessler Park Reservoir.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Spanish.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Urban Hikes Kansas City
