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Clay-Platte Trackers of Kansas City, Missouri

A recreational walking club in the Kansas City Area The club sponsors multiple walks throughout the KC area in conjunction with two other local AVA clubs.

Go to http://clayplattetrackers.org/ for a full list of walks.

10/13/2026

Kansas City Area Walking Club
Walk Schedule

Get ready for the South Central Regional Round Up and some great walks.
Click on the link below for a brochure regarding walk details and social gathering times at various locations.

Halloween Klicks on Route 66
South Central Regional Roundup
Oct 10 thru Nov 2, 2026
Walks in Kansas, Oklahoma and Missouri
https://my.ava.org/files/fest_brochures/Halloween%20Klickson%20Route%2066%20Brochure.pdf
Upcoming Guided Walks:

Mark your calendars for several special guided walks over the next few months. Below are the dates of the walks and the locations. NOTE: These walks are guided group walks with a member of one of the clubs leading the group on the walk. Please arrive a few minutes early to complete registrations so the walk can begin at the announced time.

Additional information and directions to the guided walks can be found on the AVA website (www.ava.org)

Guided walks this week and through the weekend!

10/12/26 – Lemor & Good Parkway Greenway Trails, Raymore, MO
Registration time: 9:45am; start time: 10am
Start location: Sano Specialty Care, 121 Dean Ave, Raymore, MO 64083 – meet in SW corner of parking lot. There are no restrooms at the start but are available at QuikTrip just off of I-49 or at Wal-Mart across the street from Sano.
POC: Barb Ramsay, 816-694-8598. Please text/call if you plan to walk and we will watch for you! Last minute cancellation is possible due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

10/18/26 – Clinton City Walk, Clinton, MO
Registration time: 12:45am; start time: 1pm
Start location: Henry County Courthouse, 100 W Franklin St, Clinton, MO 64735 – meet near courthouse on Franklin. No available restrooms at start location as it will be closed. Restrooms are available at Everyday Conoco at 101 N 2nd St or Break Time on 217 NE MO-7 on the way into town.
POC: Barb Ramsay, 816-694-8598. Please text/call if you plan to walk and we will watch for you! Last minute cancellation is possible due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

10/19/26 – Truman Dam, Warsaw, MO
Registration time: 9:15am; start time: 9:30am
Start location: Start point near Truman Lake Dam and SW from Truman Powerhouse – meet at circle end of the road from Truman Powerhouse (see directions to this location on AVA website). There are restrooms and vault toilet along the road parallel to the lake. Restrooms also available at Casey's Gas Station at 613 W Main St in Warsaw.
POC: Barb Ramsay, 816-694-8598. Please text/call if you plan to walk and we will watch for you! Last minute cancellation is possible due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

10/19/26 – Historic Osceola, Osceola, MO
Registration time: 12:45am; start time: 1pm
Start location: St Clair County Courthouse, 655 2nd St, Osceola, MO 64776 – meet on the backside of the courthouse. Restrooms are available at the courthouse or Casey's Gas Station at 540 Truman Rd.
POC: Barb Ramsay, 816-694-8598. Please text/call if you plan to walk and we will watch for you! Last minute cancellation is possible due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

10/20/26 – Katy Trail, Clinton, MO
Registration time: 9:15am; start time: 9:30am
Start location: Windsor Trailhead, 1385 Price Lane, Clinton, MO 64735 – meet at parking lot at Windsor Trailhead of Katy Trail. Restrooms at start location.
POC: Barb Ramsay, 816-694-8598. Please text/call if you plan to walk and we will watch for you! Last minute cancellation is possible due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

11/5/26 – Watkins Mill State Park, Lawson, MO
Registration time: 9:45am; Start time 10am
Start Location: Watkins Mill State Park, 26600 Park Road North, Lawson, MO – meet at parking lot nearest to the dam and fishing pier. Vault toilets are available at the parking lot.
POC: Pat Thon, 816-820-0157, [email protected]. Please test/call if you plan to walk and we will watch for you. Last minute cancellation is possible due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

11/15/26 – Unity Village, MO
Registration time: 9:45am; start time: 10am
Start location: Unity Village Books and Gift Shop, 1901 NW Blue Parkway, Building 100 S, Unity Village, MO 64065 – meet at parking lot near gift shop. Restrooms at start location.
POC: Barb Ramsay, 816-694-8598. Please text/call if you plan to walk and we will watch for you! Last minute cancellation is possible due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

TENTATIVE dates and locations for the Travel Guided Walks for the remainder of the year:
12/11/26 – Sar-Ko-Par Park Christmas Lights walk, Lenexa, KS (late afternoon/evening walk)

April 24, 2027, Saturday - MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! The Clay-Platte Trackers are hosting 2 traditional walks, in Kearney and Excelsior Springs, in celebration of our 35th Anniversary. Hope you can join us. More details to follow.

07/27/2026

Kansas City Area Walking Club
Walk Schedule

Upcoming Guided Walks:

Mark your calendars for several special guided walks over the next few months. Below are the dates of the walks and the locations. NOTE: These walks are guided group walks with a member of one of the clubs leading the group on the walk. Please arrive a few minutes early to complete registrations so the walk can begin at the announced time.
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Guided Walk next Monday (Aug 3)

8/3/26 - Shawnee Mission Park
Registration time: 8:45am; start time: 9am
Start location: Shawnee Mission Park, 7900 Renner Rd, Shawnee, KS - meet at Shelter 1. Restrooms are available at the start.
POC: Barb Bormolini, 913-683-3100, [email protected]. Please text/call if you plan to walk and we will watch for you. Last minute cancellation is possible due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
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8/18/26 - Burr Oak Woods Conservation Center, Blue Springs, MO
Registration time: 8:45am; start time: 9am
Start location: Burr Oak Woods Conservation Center, 1401 NW Park Road, Blue Springs, MO - meet at Visitor Center. Restrooms are available at the start.
POC: Barb Ramsay, 816-694-8598, [email protected]. Please text/call if you plan to walk and we will watch for you. Last minute cancellation is possible due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

9/4/26 – Smithville Lake
Registration time: 8:45am; start time: 9am
Start location: Smithville Lake Trailhead/Dog Park, 17325 Old Jefferson Hwy, Smithville, MO – meet at trailhead. Restrooms are available at the trailhead. Flush toilets available at the Jerry Litton Visitor Center.
POC: Barb Bormolini, 913-683-3100, [email protected]. Please text/call if you plan to walk and we will watch for you. Last minute cancellation is possible due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

9/17/26 – St Joseph Historical Walk, MO
Registration time: 9:15am; start time: 9:30am
Start location: Pony Express Museum, 914 Penn Str, St Joseph, MO – meet at parking lot at the corner of Penn Str and 10th Str. Restrooms are available at the Pony Express Museum.
POC: Barb Bormolini, 913-683-3100, [email protected]. Please text/call if you plan to walk and we will watch for you. Last minute cancellation is possible due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

TENTATIVE dates and locations for the Travel Guided Walks for the remainder of the year:
9/20/26, Sunday – Riding the Streetcar in KC, MO
10/12/26, Monday – TBD
10/18-20/26, Sunday-Monday – Clinton, Warsaw & Osceola, MO (Henry, Benton & St Clair Counties)
11/5/26, Thursday – Watkins Mill State Park
11/15/26, Sunday – Unity Village
December, Plaza Lights walk - specific date and location TBD
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Wednesday, July 29
KC Monuments, KCMO
9:00am
Walk Start Location:
Union Station (Meet inside near the coffee shop)
30 W Pershing Rd,
Kansas City, MO

Saturday, August 1st
Line Creek, KCMO
9:00am
Walk Start Location:
Line Creek Ice Arena
5940 NW Waukomis Dr.
Kansas City, MO 64151-2912
(Note: Building opens at 9am. No need to arrive early, as we will do registration once the building opens)

KC Area Club Walking Schedule

* means that the building we are meeting at opens at the same time as the walk (so no need to come early).

Saturday
8/8/26 9am Westport
8/15/26 9am Lansing
8/22/26 9am Liberty
8/29/26 9am Trolley Trail
9/5/26 9am Lansing
9/12/26 9am Harrisonville
9/19/26 9am Parkville
9/26/26 9am Monuments
10/3/26 9am Atchison* (Oktober Fest)

Wednesday
8/5/26 9am Overland Park
8/12/26 9am Downtown
8/19/26 9am Leavenworth
8/26/26 9am Gladstone
9/2/26 9am Independence
9/9/26 9am Ft Leavenworth
9/16/26 9am Westport
9/23/26 9am NKC
9/30/26 9am Line Creek

Our mailing address is:
Clay-Platte Trackers of Kansas City
1530 NE 51st St
Kansas City, MO 64118

06/15/2026

Clay-Platte Trackers Scheduled walks

Wednesday, June 17th, 9:00am
Parkville, MO
Walk Start Location:
Parkville Coffee
103 Main St.
Parkville, MO 64152

Saturday, June 20th, 9:00am
North Kansas City, MO
Walk Start Location:
Macken Park (Meet in the parking lot near the tennis courts)
3005 Howell St.
North Kansas City, MO 64116

Wednesday, June 24th, 9:00am
Kansas City, MO-Westport/Country Club Plaza
Walk Start Location:
Marsh's Sun Fresh Market
4001 Mill St.
Kansas City, MO 64111

Saturday, June 27th, 9:00am
Leavenworth, KS
Walk Start Location:
Riverfront Community Center
123 S Esplanade St.
Leavenworth, KS 66048

Saturday
6/20/26 9am NKC
6/27/26 9am Leavenworth

Wednesday
6/17/26 9am Parkville
6/24/26 9am Westport

Saturday
7/4/26 9am NKC
7/11/26 9am Gladstone
7/18/26 9am Lenexa
7/25/26 9am Ft Leavenworth
8/1/26 9am Line Creek
8/8/26 9am Westport
8/15/26 9am Lansing
8/22/26 9am Liberty
8/29/26 9am Trolley Trail
9/5/26 9am Lansing
9/12/26 9am Harrisonville
9/19/26 9am Parkville
9/26/26 9am Monuments
10/3/26 9am Atchison* (Oktober Fest)

Wednesday
7/1/26 9am Lee's Summit
7/8/26 9am Liberty
7/15/26 9am Atchison
7/22/26 9am Parkville
7/29/26 9am Monuments
8/5/26 9am Overland Park
8/12/26 9am Downtown
8/19/26 9am Leavenworth
8/26/26 9am Gladstone
9/2/26 9am Independence
9/9/26 9am Ft Leavenworth
9/16/26 9am Westport
9/23/26 9am NKC
9/30/26 9am Line Creek

Upcoming Guided Walks:

Mark your calendars for several special guided walks over the next few months. Below are the dates of the walks and the locations. NOTE: These walks are guided group walks with a member of one of the clubs leading the group on the walk. Please arrive a few minutes early to complete registrations so the walk can begin at the announced time.
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6/19/26 (Tuesday) – Jacob L. Loose Park, Kansas City, MO
Registration time: 8:45am; Start time: 9am
Start Location: Jacob L. Loose Park, 5200 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO – meet at shelter at north end of park. Restrooms available at the park.
POC: Pat Thon, 816-820-0157, [email protected]. Please text/call if you plan to walk and we will watch for you. Last minute cancellation is possible due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

7/21/26 (Tuesday) - Prairie Creek Greenway
Registration time: 8:45am; start time: 9am
Start location: Prairie Creek Greenway Trailhead, State Route N, Platte City, MO - meet at trailhead parking. Porta potty available at the trailhead.
POC: Barb Bormolini, 913-683-3100, [email protected]. Please text/call if you plan to walk and we will watch for you. Last minute cancellation is possible due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

8/3/26 (Monday) - Shawnee Mission Park
Registration time: 8:45am; start time: 9am
Start location: Shawnee Mission Park, 7900 Renner Rd, Shawnee, KS - meet at Shelter 1. Restrooms are available at the start.
POC: Barb Bormolini, 913-683-3100, [email protected]. Please text/call if you plan to walk and we will watch for you. Last minute cancellation is possible due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

8/18/26 (Tuesday) - Burr Oak Woods Conservation Center, Blue Springs, MO
Registration time: 8:45am; start time: 9am
Start location: Burr Oak Woods Conservation Center, 1401 NW Park Road, Blue Springs, MO - meet at Visitor Center. Restrooms are available at the start.
POC: Barb Ramsay, 816-694-8598, [email protected]. Please text/call if you plan to walk and we will watch for you. Last minute cancellation is possible due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

TENTATIVE dates and locations for the Travel Guided Walks for the remainder of the year:
8/31/26, Monday – Smithville Lake
9/17/26, Thursday – St Joseph, MO
9/20/26, Sunday – Riding the Streetcar in KC, MO
10/12/26, Monday – Oskaloosa, KS
10/18-20/26, Sunday-Monday – Clinton, Warsaw & Osceola, MO (Henry, Benton & St Clair Counties)
11/5/26, Thursday – Watkins Mill State Park
11/15/26, Sunday – Unity Village
12/21/26, Monday – Plaza Lights
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05/29/2026

Somehow, this Saturday’s scheduled club walk was inadvertently missed on the list. My apologies.

Saturday May 30th, 9:00am
Harrisonville, MO
Walk Start Location:
Comfort Inn & Suites
2304 S Commercial St.
Harrisonville, MO 64701

AND…Due to a FIFA Fan Festival scheduled for Jun 13th the WWI Memorial Monuments Walk location has been changed to GLADSTONE - SHOAL CREEK TRAIL.

Gladstone-Shoal Creek Trail
Saturday, June 13th, 9:00am
Walk Start Location:
Hy-Vee
7117 N Prospect Ave.
Gladstone, MO 64119

05/29/2026

Wednesday, June 3rd, 9:00am
Independence, MO
Walk Start Location:
Truman Historic Site Visitor Center
223 N. Main St.
Independence, MO 64050

Saturday, June 6th, 9:00am
Lansing, KS
Walk Start Location:
Petro-Deli
601 S Main St.
Lansing, KS 66043

Wednesday, June 10th, 9:00am
Kansas City, MO-Line Creek Trail
Walk Start Location:
Line Creek Ice Arena
5940 NW Waukomis Dr.
Kansas City, MO 64151-2912

Saturday, June 13th, 9:00am
Gladstone-Shoal Creek Trail
Walk Start Location:
Hy-Vee
7117 N Prospect Ave.
Gladstone, MO 64119

Wednesday, June 17th, 9:00am
Kansas City, MO-Downtown KC
Walk Start Location:
Arabia Steamboat Museum (Meet on the City Market side of the museum)
400 Grand Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64106-1111

Saturday, June 20th, 9:00am
North Kansas City, MO
Walk Start Location:
Macken Park (Meet in the parking lot near the tennis courts)
3005 Howell St.
North Kansas City, MO 64116

Wednesday, June 24th, 9:00am
Kansas City, MO-Westport/Country Club Plaza
Walk Start Location:
Marsh's Sun Fresh Market
4001 Mill St.
Kansas City, MO 64111

Saturday, June 27th, 9:00am
Leavenworth, KS
Walk Start Location:
Riverfront Community Center
123 S Esplanade St.
Leavenworth, KS 66048

Guided Walks:

6/2/26 – Overland Park Arboretum, Overland Park, KS
Registration time: 9am; Start time: 9:15am
Start Location: Overland Park Arboretum, 8909 W 179th St, Overland Park, KS – meet at north end of parking lot (farthest from the Visitor’s Center). Restrooms available at the arboretum.
POC: Barb Bormolini, 913-683-3100, [email protected]. Please text/call if you plan to walk and we will watch for you. Last minute cancellation is possible due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

6/19/26 – Jacob L. Loose Park, Kansas City, MO
Registration time: 8:45am; Start time: 9am
Start Location: Jacob L. Loose Park, 5200 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO – meet at shelter at north end of park. Restrooms available at the park.
POC: Pat Thon, 816-820-0157, [email protected]. Please text/call if you plan to walk and we will watch for you. Last minute cancellation is possible due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances. See less

05/18/2026

Clay-Platte Trackers Club Walks:

Wednesday May 20th, 9:00am
Kansas City, MO-Trolley Trail
Walk Start Location:
Aldi - Meet in the parking lot near the sidewalk
7511 Wornall Rd.
Kansas City, MO 64114

Saturday, May 23rd, 9:00am **
Atchison, KS
Walk Start Location:
Atchison Visitor Center (Santa Fe Depot)
200 S 10th St.
Atchison, KS 66002
** The start box is located inside the Visitor's Center which does not open until 9am.

Wednesday May 27th, 9:00am
Parkville, MO
Walk Start Location:
Parkville Coffee
103 Main St.
Parkville, MO 64152

Saturday, May 30th, 9:00am
Harrisonville, MO
Walk Start Location:
Comfort Inn & Suites
2304 S Commercial St.
Harrisonville, MO 64701

Wednesday, June 3rd, 9:00am
Independence, MO
Walk Start Location:
Truman Historic Site Visitor Center
223 N. Main St.
Independence, MO 64050

Saturday, June 6th, 9:00am
Lansing, KS
Walk Start Location:
Petro-Deli
601 S Main St.
Lansing, KS 66043

Wednesday, June 10th, 9:00am
Kansas City, MO-Line Creek Trail
Walk Start Location:
Line Creek Ice Arena
5940 NW Waukomis Dr.
Kansas City, MO 64151-2912

Saturday, June 13th, 9:00am
Kansas City, MO-KC Monuments
Walk Start Location:
Union Station (Meet inside near the coffee shop)
30 W Pershing Rd.
Kansas City, MO 64108-2410

Wednesday, June 17th, 9:00am
Kansas City, MO-Downtown KC
Walk Start Location:
Arabia Steamboat Museum (Meet on the City Market side of the museum)
400 Grand Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64106-1111

Saturday, June 20th, 9:00am
North Kansas City, MO
Walk Start Location:
Macken Park (Meet in the parking lot near the tennis courts)
3005 Howell St.
North Kansas City, MO 64116

Wednesday, June 24th, 9:00am
Kansas City, MO-Westport/Country Club Plaza
Walk Start Location:
Marsh's Sun Fresh Market
4001 Mill St.
Kansas City, MO 64111

Saturday, June 27th, 9:00am
Leavenworth, KS
Walk Start Location:
Riverfront Community Center
123 S Esplanade St.
Leavenworth, KS 66048

Guided Walks:

5/25/26 – Leavenworth VA Medical Center, Leavenworth, KS
Registration time: 8:45am; Start time: 9am
Start Location: Domiciliary near Dwight Eisenhower VA Med Ctr at 3499 Wilson Ave, Leavenworth, KS – meet in parking lot. Restrooms and visitor passes are available at the start at the domiciliary (need ID).
POC: Barb Bormolini, 913-683-3100, [email protected]. Please text/call if you plan to walk and we will watch for you. Last minute cancellation is possible due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

6/2/26 – Overland Park Arboretum, Overland Park, KS
Registration time: 9am; Start time: 9:15am
Start Location: Overland Park Arboretum, 8909 W 179th St, Overland Park, KS – meet at north end of parking lot (farthest from the Visitor’s Center). Restrooms available at the arboretum.
POC: Barb Bormolini, 913-683-3100, [email protected]. Please text/call if you plan to walk and we will watch for you. Last minute cancellation is possible due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

6/19/26 – Jacob L. Loose Park, Kansas City, MO
Registration time: 8:45am; Start time: 9am
Start Location: Jacob L. Loose Park, 5200 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO – meet at shelter at north end of park. Restrooms available at the park.
POC: Pat Thon, 816-820-0157, [email protected]. Please text/call if you plan to walk and we will watch for you. Last minute cancellation is possible due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

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