Little Blue Trail

Love this paved trail-great for walking and cycling. Beautiful and well-maintained.

This trail is mostly gravel and VERY flat. There are some concrete sections that replaced the gravel due to erosion. The trail follows the Little Blue River. The entire trail from end to end is a little less than 16 miles with several bridges that cross the river. There is no longer any road sections, it's all completely separate from traffic. The Parks dept does a pretty good job with the trail maintenance. Currently a bridge on the north side of the trail was damaged due to some high water in 2024 so hopefully it will be opened back up soon this year (2025).

I was pleasantly surprised about this trail. it is well kept with some good scenery. it is also possible to park in the lot behind the bar Saints across from QuikTrip. I only went three or four miles but it looks like the whole trail is 15 long. I am always on the lookout for places to go fishing and/or string my hammock up. this trail checks off both of those boxes.

There was ample parking and the trail was very well maintained. The path consisted of a crushed rock so it wasn't muddy at all. The path was wide enough for people to pass easily. The grass is also mowed back a few feet on either side which cuts down on the bugs. There are mile markers every .2 miles which help you keep track of where you are. This trail is not a loop so you go back the exact way you came. I saw a few others running, walking, and one riding a bike. It is mostly flat and easy to walk. The wildflowers were in bloom amd beautiful. We saw a deer, a frog, and several beautiful birds. The trail doesnt have many benches to stop and rest on, and there is little to no shade on most of the trail. There was an Ori at the parking lot but no other bathrooms or water sources. I should note the parking lot was around mile marker 8.4.

This trail is a favorite. Always watch for uneven spots and people who don't follow common sense rules of the trail like staying to the right so others can pass. Other than that, we appreciate this trail and always feel more balanced after the ride. 💕