Best trails near Independence

6 trails · 6 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails near Independence, Missouri — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 6 of 6 trails · best 15 shown on the map
L
Little Blue Trace Trail
#1 Little Blue Trace Trail
2.7 mi away
Why 68: intrinsic quality
68Top-rated
B
Butterfly Trail unpaved
#2 Butterfly Trail unpaved
1.9 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
B
Butterfly Trail paved
#3 Butterfly Trail paved
1.8 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
W
Wapiti Trail
#4 Wapiti Trail
1.8 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
P
Pawpaw Trail
#5 Pawpaw Trail
1.9 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
H
Hollow Stump Trail
#6 Hollow Stump Trail
2.0 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid

Trails near Independence

The Independence area has 6 trails on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best trails near Independence

How are these trails ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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