James A. Trail
James A. Reed Conservation Area
Copyright 2006-2007 Missouri Trailblazing.com.  All Rights Reserved
Location:
Jackson County

Trail Manager:
Missouri Dept. of Conservation
13101 S.E. Ranson Road
Lee's Summit,  MO  64082

Phone:
1-816-622-0900

Website:
www.mdc.mo.gov
Directions:  
From Kansas City, take Hwy 150 east to Smart Road, turn north.  
Follow Smart Road for 1 mile to Browning Road, turn west.  Drive
1.6 miles to the trailhead parking lot on the right.  There are too many
lots to write directions for, so use the map to find the other ones.  
This is an urban trail so the traffic can get heavy getting to the area.

GPS Co-ordinates:
James A. Reed Wildlife Area:  38.88307, -94.32551

Trailer Parking:
All lots are moderate.

Trail Maps:
Yes, call the above phone number or print out a color topo map from:
www.mdc.mo.gov/documents/area_brochures/5501map.pdf

Miles of Trails:
15 miles of multiple loops.

Season:
Year-round.
*Caution.  Open to hunters during hunting seasons.

Fees:
No day use fees.

Equestrian Camping:
Not allowed.

Trail Notes:
You can ride roads open for vehicular traffic and designated multi-use
trails during the daylight hours only.  The trail goes through mostly fields,
but there are some woods too.  The trail crosses a few creeks and roads.
This is an urban trail that has a lot of use and you will run into people on
bikes, parents pushing strollers, joggers and kids.

Cart/Wagon Driving:
Unknown at this time.  Researching now.

Water Available:
Drinking Water:  Not available
Water for horses:  Creeks and ponds.

Other Facilities:
Trash Cans at parking lots, and a couple of outhouses.

Other Activities:
Hunting, fishing, hiking, picnicking, bike riding, field trials and dog training,
and an archery range.

Other Services:
Car Care, groceries, & a restaurant:  Right there in Lee's Summit.
Feed and Tack:  The Family Center
                 Harrisonville            
                 1-816-884-6100

Emergency Information:
Cell Phone Signal:  Moderate
911 service is available.
Jackson County Sheriff:  1-816-524-4302
Hospital:  Lee's Summit Hospital
                   Lee's Summit                                      
                   1-816-525-2950             
Veterinarian:  Equine Medical Associates
                   Lee's Summit
                   1-816-246-1100              
Pictures Coming
Someday!
*Trail Alert: Open during Spring Turkey Hunting, 4/12 & 13 and 4/21 thru 5/11.
If this information was helpful to you, please help support Missouri Trailblazing:
We Thank you!!!