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Shawnee Mission Park

Mountain bike trail conditions · Kansas City, KS 38.989° N  94.804° W   968 FT Verified

DRY: Rideable

No significant rain in the forecast.

Recent rain
1.8″ of rain, 7d ago
Today
76°Fpartly cloudy
  • Mon 10/12, no measurable rain, daily high 89 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/13, 2.15 inches of rain, daily high 89 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then STAY OFF
  • Wed 10/14, 0.22 inches of rain, daily high 66 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Thu 10/15, 1.80 inches of rain, daily high 72 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Fri 10/16, no measurable rain, daily high 52 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Sat 10/17, no measurable rain, daily high 59 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Sun 10/18, no measurable rain, daily high 66 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Mon 10/19, no measurable rain, daily high 66 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Tue 10/20, no measurable rain, daily high 71 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Wed 10/21, no measurable rain, daily high 76 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then DRY
  • Today, Thu 10/22, no measurable rain, daily high 76 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/23, no measurable rain, daily high 79 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/24, no measurable rain, daily high 77 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 10/25, no measurable rain, daily high 75 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/26, no measurable rain, daily high 73 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Tue 10/27, no measurable rain, daily high 63 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
Updated

Updated Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 at 20:36 UTC. Verdict last changed: Thursday, October 22nd. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

Modeled hourly. Closures and local conditions take priority.

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Is Shawnee Mission Park rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is DRY, rideable now. 1.8″ of rain, 7d ago.

CHANGED
Wednesday, October 21st at 8am
Dried back to DRY.
Wednesday, October 21st at 2am
Dried back to CAUTION.
Tuesday, October 13th at 8pm
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Over the tracked history, Shawnee Mission Park has been rideable on 3 of the last 10 days, and too wet to ride on 7. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Shawnee Mission Park

Shawnee Mission Park is a mountain bike trail network in Kansas City, KS. Soil data at the sampled location is classified as clay. Dense tree cover can reduce sun and wind exposure, slowing drying. Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 968 ft, an average terrain slope of 1.9° and a predominant S-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features. Loam models conditions across the network; individual trails and constructed surfaces can differ from these environmental inputs. Official closures and conditions on the ground take priority.

How we check ourselves

How these factors affect drying

SoilClay

Clay can retain moisture and become slick when wet. Wait for a firm trail surface and respect posted closures. The model uses surveyed water-retention values, not measured trail recovery times.

CanopyDense 90%

Dense tree cover can reduce sunlight and wind at ground level, slowing drying. Its effect depends on weather and local openings.

TerrainGentle

Gentle terrain can allow water to linger, but slope alone does not establish whether water pools on a trail.

FAQ

Can you ride Shawnee Mission Park right now?

The current estimate for Shawnee Mission Park is DRY: rideable. Rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. 1.8″ of rain, 7d ago.

Is Shawnee Mission Park muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (DRY). Clay can retain moisture, but soil type alone does not establish drying time. 1.8″ of rain, 7d ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Shawnee Mission Park?

The soil data at the sampled location is classified as clay. This describes an environmental input, not a survey of every trail surface.

How long does Shawnee Mission Park take to dry after rain?

Shawnee Mission Park has no fixed drying time. Rainfall, soil moisture, shade and the weather that follows all matter. Check the current estimate and wait until the trail surface is firm.

Can you ride Shawnee Mission Park after rain?

Clay soil needs time to dry. Riding it wet can leave lasting ruts. Wait until the surface is firm. Check the current estimate before heading out, and turn back if your tires leave ruts.

What does a frozen condition mean at Shawnee Mission Park?

FROZEN means Loam estimates snow cover or frozen ground. It does not establish that riding is allowed or that every trail is frozen. Check posted winter access rules and watch for soft ground as temperatures rise.

What's the terrain and elevation like at Shawnee Mission Park?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 968 ft, an average terrain slope of 1.9° and a predominant S-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Claydrainage input
Terrain
Gentleterrain slope
Tree cover
90%Dense
Elevation
968 ft
Average grade
1.9°
Predominant aspect
S-facing

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