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Hiking KC: Turkey Creek Stream Trail

Turkey Creek Stream Trail is just a short 10-mile drive from Kansas City, Kansas. Take the 75th Street exit from I-35; the exact GPS location is 7497 Kings Cove Dr., Merriam 66204.

 

The very flat paved trail with several entry points follows Turkey Creek and passes through wooded areas, a butterfly garden, and a sculpture park. The trail is well-populated with walkers, runners, bikers, and bird watchers, so it is very safe. A good portion of the trail is shaded by large trees, which is nice. It's also home to wildlife, including herons, groundhogs, and foxes. If you are there in the summer and the area proves lucky, you might even see a bobcat!

In May, you will be greeted by fields of wild California red poppies and other beautiful flowers in full bloom.

 

The trail runs through the grounds of the Merriam City Market, which first opened in 1998. The farmers' market is open on Saturdays from May to September, 7 am – 1 pm, and features live music and children's activities. The vendors offer home-grown fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods, and other homemade products.

Poppies in bloom

 

If you come on this walk just once a year, be sure it's when the poppies are blooming.

 

A trail with trees surrounding it providing shade

A large section of the walking trail is shaded.

 

The entrance to the Merriam Farmers Market

Time your hike right, and you can combine it with a trip to the Merriam Farmers Market.

 

 

A shallow creek lined with trees under a blue sky with clouds

You will find beautiful scenery year-round.

 

A google map image of the Turkey Creek trail

The trail out and back along the creek is about 4.5 miles, or you can loop through the neighborhood.

 

Sources:

Merriam Farmers Market

Johnson County Trails

 

 

Magda Born 
mborn@kckpl.org 
Community Services Librarian     
913-295-8250 ext 1103

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