Trolley Track Trail — short Brookside north return
Missouri · Rail-trail
Follow the separated Trolley Track path north from 56th Street past the historic station near 54th. Turn at 51st Street or after one mile, whichever comes first, then retrace. Do not enter the northern streetcar detour or continue south through the 62nd Terrace–Meyer gap.
Plan your ride
- Location
- Kansas City · Missouri
- Ride length
- Up to 2 miles return
- Ride format
- Out and back
- Surface
- Crushed limestone designated former-trolley path; street crossings
- Road crossings
- Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure.
- Elevation
- Gentle former-rail alignment with frequent curb/crossing transitions.
- Starting location
- Trolley Track Trail public access at West 56th Street and Brookside Boulevard, Kansas City, MO
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Selected named public map place with explicit place coordinates, not viewport coordinates. Follow the independently stated public arrival; no surveyed parking pin or navigable route.
Trolley Track Trail — short Brookside north return — detailed guide
Source review: 2026-10-22. A dated source review does not guarantee current-day conditions.
A selected outing on a documented improved bicycle route. Follow the stated public start and course.
Start and parking
Start: Trolley Track Trail public access at West 56th Street and Brookside Boulevard, Kansas City, MO.
No verified dedicated trail parking at this named public access. Arrive by lawful public pedestrian/bicycle access, or independently arrange lawful visitor parking and walk to the path. Private, business and reserved lots are not assumed available.
Ride and distance
Selected ride: Up to 2 miles return. Format: Out and back.
Ride: Follow the separated Trolley Track path north from 56th Street past the historic station near 54th. Turn at 51st Street or after one mile, whichever comes first, then retrace. Do not enter the northern streetcar detour or continue south through the 62nd Terrace–Meyer gap.
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Surface and effort
Crushed limestone designated former-trolley path; street crossings. Gentle former-rail alignment with frequent curb/crossing transitions.
Crossings and shared use
Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure. Yield to pedestrians, keep right, and slow at blind corners. Stop at barriers; never use a traffic-road detour to bypass a trail closure.
Hours, costs and access
Use daylight and obey posted trail, park and parking hours. Follow current public visitor-parking terms; reserved activities and events have separate conditions.
Reviewed 2026-10-22. Current city project retains construction at the Brookside gap near 63rd, with later work forecast through November. Registry confirms bicycle use and mostly crushed limestone. This short northern section avoids those gaps; every street crossing still requires a stop and care. This is a source review, not a same-day inspection. Recheck the linked manager before travel.
Map and Directions
Use the named public start and its posted parking signs. The map reference identifies the facility or selected trail area; it is not a surveyed parking stall or navigable route line. Bicycle and e-bike rules can differ; only ordinary bicycle use is established unless noted.