Heritage Lake and Coffee Creek Streamway Trail
Coffee Creek Streamway and Heritage Park/Lake trails
Circle Heritage Lake and follow a meandering stream through the woods in southern Johnson County.
Trail Coffee Creek Streamway and Heritage Park trails
Overview Olathe’s Heritage Park trails loops Heritage Lake and serves as a trailhead for the 3.4-mile Coffee Creek Trail. The lake, which is often frequented by kayakers, is a prime location to observe waterfowl. Coffee Creek Trail is an east-west hike that follows the stream and weaves through a predominantly pastoral setting. Both trails feature extensive open areas, so plan for the sun.
Length The loop around the Heritage Lake area is about one mile. The Coffee Creek Streamway Trail is 3.4 miles one way, east-west, beginning at Heritage Park in Olathe.
Address and location You can access the Heritage Lake loop from the main parking lot or anywhere near the lake. To reach the Coffee Creek Trailhead, park at begin at shelters 9-10. The park’s address is: Heritage Park, 16050 Pflumm Road, Olathe, Kan., 66062. To access Coffee Creek Trail from the east, begin at Arthur & Betty Verhaeghe Park, 11401 W 167th St, Overland Park, Kan., 66221.
Conditions Easy walk with minimal elevation changes. Paved. Significant portions of the trail are unshaded, so be mindful of heat and sun.
Kid friendly? This trail is paved and well maintained so it’s suitable for strollers and children on bicycles. The trail around Heritage Lake is busy, so caregivers will need to be attentive to children’s safety. In addition, walking near the lake requires parents to be mindful of small children and water safety.
How busy? This is a popular and often busy trail.
Pets Yes, on a leash (unless otherwise designated). Read Johnson County park rules here.
Bikes Non-motorized bicycles are permitted.
