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Vale Tunnel, Rock Island Trail

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πŸ‘πŸ‘ It was a great family adventure. We've been riding in this part for quiet sometime since summer this year and it was an exciting experience. My daughter's first time to see this she is screaming and even the rest of the times we ride this part. People often mention tunnel, trail,


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12535 12577 Bannister Rd, Kansas City, MO 64138

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4.60 (67 reviews)

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  • 5/5 Hanna L. 2 years ago on Google
    It was a great family adventure. We've been riding in this part for quiet sometime since summer this year and it was an exciting experience. My daughter's first time to see this she is screaming and even the rest of the times we ride this part.
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Russ M. 1 year ago on Google
    Very cool tunnel! The trail is very nice in this section and the tunnel is a huge bonus. Nice and cool on a hot day. There's an interesting historical sign on the south end.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 ThatJacob 3 years ago on Google
    Nice paved tunnel, LED lights really make the tunnel look nice. One of the best places along the Rock Island Spur. Can see water leaking through roof and sides of tunnel.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Sarah S. 4 years ago on Google
    Flat, clean, shaded trail. perfect for anyone to use for running, walking or biking.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Bryan K. 10 months ago on Google
    Landmark feature along the Rock Island Rail Trail. Perfect low impact ride for a 23mi round trip. Parked at Crane Brewing, rode down to the trailhead (end) at Lee’s Summit and back. Shaded, gravel pack to paved all the way.

  • 5/5 Ellen G. 10 months ago on Google
    Bike ride after a rainy morning. Beautiful sense of being submerged in the woods. This is a walking , biking trail following the old Rock Island rail trail. No admission is required. Public use with trail leading from the ball stadiums to Lee's Summit. Vale tunnel is located on the trail.

  • 5/5 Mike R. 1 year ago on Google
    We have Loved this tunnel as a part of the Rock Island Trail. Jackson County renovated the tunnel. The lighting is motion sensitive. So, if you see it being dark, which it gets even during the day. Just go up and at the entrance it will light up like daylight with Large LED lights that light your way 24/7/365. Exercise Well and Safe here.

  • 5/5 Jon H. 4 years ago on Google
    Killer tunnel to ride through. Great new trail in LS.

  • 5/5 Bill J. 6 months ago on Google
    On a hot day of walking or biking on the Rock Island Trail, the old train tunnel is a great place to cool down. Very scenic too.


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