Little Mill Creek Trail connects backyards, water and woodlands
A trail beginning at Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park in Lenexa wraps around neighborhoods, through six parks and alongside Little Mill Creek.
Lenexa’s interconnected trail system runs through six parks along the Little Mill Creek.
Trail Little Mill Creek Trail and extensions
Overview
This Lenexa, Kansas, trail system joins several segments to create a nature-filled suburban walk. You can begin at Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park, which features a scenic loop around Rose’s Pond. From there, take the hike/bike trail underneath 87th Street and follow the Little Mill Creek Trail north until it loops back through neighborhoods and ends at Ad Astra Park. This is not a complete loop, so at some point you will need to turn around. There are also several access points via the city’s numerous parks. The entire system is paved. The trail passes through:Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park
Oak Valley Park
Heritage Forest Park
Little Mill Creek Park (South and North)
Lackman Park
Ad Astra Park
Length The entire trail system is about three miles long (so six miles out and back).
Address and location This trail has parking access at several locations including:
Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park 14907 W. 87th St. Parkway, Lenexa, KS 66215
Little Mill Creek North Park W. 79th Street and Cottonwood Street, Lenexa, KS 66216
Ad Astra Park 8265 Maurer Road, Lenexa, KS 66219
Conditions This is a well-maintained paved trail with minor elevation changes.
Kid friendly? This trail can accommodate strollers and children’s bikes. Parents should be mindful of bike traffic.
How busy? This trail is moderately-highly trafficked.
Pets Yes, on a leash.
Bikes Yes.
