Hours: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. (open year round)
The Indian Creek Trail is almost 17 miles long (about 10 miles are in OP) The OP portion starts at the Foxhill South Park (109th and Elmonte) and follows the creek south and west to the Forest Creek Park at (125th and Pflumm). A connecting link continues south along Quivira towards the Tomahawk Creek Trail via 127th and Nieman.
- Indian/Tomahawk Creek Bike/Hike Map (.pdf file)
Trail heads with parking lots:
- Foxhill South Park, 109th and Elmonte
- Foxhill North Park, Indian Creek Parkway and Roe
(behind Suburban Lawn and Garden) - Roe Park, 105th and Roe
- Indian Creek Recreation Center, 103rd and Marty
- Corporate Woods Founders' Park, 9711 W. 109th St.
- Indian Valley Park, 116th and Knox
- Quivira Park, 119th and Quivira
The asphalt path is about 8 feet wide and there are mileage markers every half mile. [mileage chart]
Terrain:
The terrain is generally level and flat. There are some steep grades for short sections including:
- The route south of the creek between Nall and Lamar
- Near 105th and Conser
- Along I-435, west of Antioch
- Other sections where the trail approaches streets or bridges.
What is allowed on the trail?
All types of non-motorized bicycles can be used on the trail including:
- Tandem bikes
- Baby strollers
- Baby trailers
Mopeds and motorcycles are not allowed.
The trail is for bicyclists, walkers, joggers, skaters, etc. There is no speed limit. It is suggested that bicyclists ride at slow speeds for the consideration and safety of others.
Dogs are allowed on leashes.
Amenities:
The trail connects numerous parks with amenities
such as ball fields, shelters, playgrounds, and tennis courts. It
also comes close to retail and commercial areas such as shops at:
- 105th and Roe
- 103rd and Marty
- 119th and Quivira
- Corporate Woods
Safety:
The trail is patrolled during summer by the Police Department.
There are no emergency phones along the trail. There are pay phones at some parks.
Wearing a helmet for biking or skating is not mandatory, but strongly encouraged for personal protection. Other equipment also is encouraged for skaters, such as elbow and knee pads, wrist support, etc.
The trail is wheelchair accessible and all trail heads have accessible parking and access to the trail. The majority of the trail is less than 5 percent grade. Some short sections may exceed 5 percent. These sections can be located by calling for a map at 913/895-6390.
Special Events:
Special events can be scheduled on the trail.
Contact the Leisure Services Division at 913/895-6350, Ext. 3.
More information:
For general inquiries or suggestions and non-emergency
reports, call the Parks and Forestry
Division, 913/327-6630.
For a listing of hike/bike trails in northeast Johnson County, visit the Johnson County Parks and Recreation Department.