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Smithville Lake Recreation Area Trails & Conditions

Smithville Lake Recreation Area is a mountain bike trail network in the Kansas City area, with 20 featured trails tracked here for daily conditions, the 7-day outlook, and the best time to ride.

18 featured trails elevation 820–955 ft in Kansas City

Is Smithville Lake Recreation Area rideable right now?

Right now about 0 of 18 Smithville Lake Recreation Area trails are riding well. Conditions change daily with rain, so the list below shows the live read for each trail, and the chart shows which day ahead is your best bet.

Smithville Lake Recreation Area conditions at a glancesnapshot · Oct 15

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Riding right now
0 of 18 trails riding well
Muddy — stay off 18
Air quality
AQI 43 · Good
EPA AirNow (observed) + CAMS forecast. Informational.
Next 10 days
Trails riding well each day · blue dot = rain
0Today0Fri0Sat0Sun0Mon0Tue2Wed3Thu5Fri5Sat
Most trails are wet right now. Conditions improve toward Friday (5 of 18 riding well), but stay soft early in the week.
Temperature this week
Lower trails745–899 ft
38°typical 48°–66°F74°
High country902–1,053 ft
37°typical 48°–65°F74°
30°50°70°
Trail soil & drainage
Loam 67%Clay 33%
Mostly loam, which drains at a moderate pace.
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Smithville Lake Recreation Area FAQ

When will Smithville Lake Recreation Area dry out?

It depends on recent rain and the soil. The 10-day outlook on this page shows how many Smithville Lake Recreation Area trails are expected to be riding well each day, with rain markers, so you can pick the right day. See the 10-day outlook →

How many mountain bike trails are in Smithville Lake Recreation Area?

Smithville Lake Recreation Area has 18 featured mountain bike trails tracked here for conditions. It's part of the Kansas City riding area in Missouri.

Where is Smithville Lake Recreation Area?

Smithville Lake Recreation Area is a mountain bike trail network in the Kansas City area of Missouri, running from about 820–955 ft. Open the live map for trailheads, GPX, and today's conditions on each trail. Open the live map →

Is Smithville Lake Recreation Area too muddy to ride after rain?

Smithville Lake Recreation Area is mostly loam soil, which drains at a moderate pace. After a storm some trails firm up within a day while others stay greasy, so the live read above shows which are rideable before you drive out. Check the live conditions →

What is the best day this week to ride Smithville Lake Recreation Area?

Based on the 10-day outlook, Friday looks best, with about 5 of 18 Smithville Lake Recreation Area trails expected to ride well. The outlook chart above shows the full 10 days so you can time your ride.

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