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We are pleased to announce the 2011 KCRFTHA Trail Ride Schedule.  Our trail rides are open to any breed.  Trail ride guidelines and an explanation of our rating system are included below.  If you have any questions regarding one of our rides, please contact the trail guide or Mary Powers at 816-835-1521.

* Trail rating system is described below *

  
Date Location Start Time Rating*
 March 12  Crows Creek Park, Smithville Lake  Noon 2 


Trail Guide: Mary Powers, 816-835-1521

Directions: Jackrabbit Bend Trailhead:
 Using 169 from the North
Take 169 Hwy S. to Rt. W. on north side of Smithville. Turn left on W and follow to Paradise.(approx 4 mi.) Turn right on Collins Rd.(by Clyde's Paradise General Store) Go south on Collins Rd. approx. 2 mi. to trailhead. Road makes sharp turn to left and then immediately back to right. Entrance is at end of right curve.

Using 169 from the South
Turn right on Hwy 92 and go approx 5 1/2 mi. E. to Rt. E. Turn left on E, and follow to intersection with Collins Rd. Turn right (north) on Collins Rd. and go approx. 1 mi. to trailhead. Entrance is on right just as road starts to make a left hand curve.

 Using I-35
If using I-35, follow Hwy. 92 W. approx. 5 1/2 mi. to Rt. E. Turn right on E, and follow to intersection with Collins Rd. At Collins Rd. intersection, turn right on Collins and follow directions as above for 169 South.

Additional Information:  
Date Location Start Time Rating *
 March 12  Kill Creek Park    Desoto, KS Noon  1+ 


Trail Guide:  TBA

Directions: Take I-435 W. from Grandview Triangle to junction with I-35 in Ks.
Go past I-35 to exit 1B, and take K-10 W. Go W. on K-10 approx. 10 mi. to 1st Desoto exit (Kill Creek Rd.) Exit here and turn South (left) on Kill Creek Rd. and go approx. 2.5 mi. to 115th St. Turn right on 115th and go 1/2 mi. W to Homestead Lane. Turn left and go S to 1st road on the right. (117th St.) Turn right, and go to 1st road on the right. Turn right and follow to parking area.

Additional Information: Park closes id trails are wet. Check trail hotline prior to the trail ride. (913) 312-8833 More info on the park is available online at http://jcprd.com/parks_facilities/kill_creek.cfm
Date Location Start Time Rating *
 March 25-27  Hillsdale Lake, S&S Stables  Weekend 2 


Trail Guide: Mary Powers, 816-835-1521

Directions: Take I-35 South to US 169 (last Olathe exit). Get off at exit at turn left at light and follow 169 South to exit for Hillsdale (255th St.).  Turn right (West) on 255th and go thru the town of Hillsdale. Continue on west of town for 2 mi. to Harmony Rd.  Turn right (north) on Harmony and go approx.1/4 mi. to water tower and intersection with 253rd St.  Turn left and go approx. 1/2 mi. to Orleans Rd. Turn right and go about 1/2 mi.  When grave turns to pavement, turn right into driveway for S & S Stables.

Additional Information: Camp or day ride available. Saturday ride will begin at 11 a.m. Sunday ride will start at 10 a.m. The group is also planning a Saturday afternoon ride. Start time TBD. www.ssstables.com/
Date Location Start Time Rating*
 April 9  Katy Trail  11:00 AM 1 


Trail Guide:   

Directions:  From Harrisonville, Missouri

Left onto MO-7 South Toward Clinton (37.8 miles)

Take the MO-52 ramp

Turn right on MO-52 toward Calhoun (9 miles)

Trailhead is on the left as you enter Calhoun

Additional Information:  For the Katy Trail ride, they will be starting at the Calhoun Missouri trailhead. 
Date Location Start Time Rating*
 April 10  James A Reed  11:00 AM TBD 


Trail Guide:   

Directions: Take 1-70 east to 291 South to 50 Hwy. East turn right onto Ranson road, RA at light. Follow 1 mile to James A Reed entrance and park across the road where permitted. Check in at the office, their permits are free.

Additional Information:  
Date Location Start Time Rating*
 April 30- May 1  Eagle Ranch, Collins, MO  Weekend ride 2 


Trail Guide: 

Directions: From junction of US 54 and M-13, take 54 W. 5 mi. to Rt. J. Go 1 mi. S. on J. Ranch is on east side of road.

Additional Information: For directions and reservations visit http://www.eagleranchtrails.com
Date Location Start Time Rating*
 April 30- May 6  Cold Water Ranch, Eminence, MO  Week ride TBD


Trail Guide: TBA

Directions:

Additional Information:  stay 4 nights, 5th is free; www.coldwaterranch.com/
Date Location Start Time Rating*
 May 27-30  J Bar S  Weekend Ride 2


Trail Guide:  TBA

Directions: Take 435 South to 71 hwy South to 7 hwy to 13 South through Clinton, MO. Follow approximately 12 miles on 13, cross over Truman Lake look for Z hwy. At Z hwy (flashing light) turn left and go 8 miles to ZZ, turn right on ZZ for 5 miles, go across bridge slowly watch for first gravel road on left and follow signs. At stop sign (at the T in road), turn right and follow around to the parking and camping area.

Additional Information:  
Date Location Start Time Rating*
 June 3-5 Hillsdale Lake, S&S Stables  Weekend  2


Trail Guide: Mary Powers, 816-835-1521

Directions: Take I-35 South to US 169 (last Olathe exit). Get off at exit at turn left at light and follow 169 South to exit for Hillsdale (255th St.).  Turn right (West) on 255th and go thru the town of Hillsdale. Continue on west of town for 2 mi. to Harmony Rd.  Turn right (north) on Harmony and go approx.1/4 mi. to water tower and intersection with 253rd St.  Turn left and go approx. 1/2 mi. to Orleans Rd. Turn right and go about 1/2 mi.  When grave turns to pavement, turn right into driveway for S & S Stables.

Additional Information: Camp or day ride available. www.ssstables.com/
Date Location Start Time Rating*
 June 17-19  Perry Lake, Kansas  Weekend Ride 2 


Trail Guide: TBA

Directions: TBA

Additional Information: Camp or day ride available.
Date Location Start Time Rating*
 July 1-4  J Bar S  Weekend Ride 2 


Trail Guide:  TBA

Directions: Take 435 South to 71 hwy South to 7 hwy to 13 South through Clinton, MO. Follow approximately 12 miles on 13, cross over Truman Lake look for Z hwy. At Z hwy (flashing light) turn left and go 8 miles to ZZ, turn right on ZZ for 5 miles, go across bridge slowly watch for first gravel road on left and follow signs. At stop sign (at the T in road), turn right and follow around to the parking and camping area.

Additional Information:  
Date Location Start Time Rating*
 July 16  Rantoul, Kansas Rail Ride  TBA TBD 


Trail Guide: TBA

Directions: TBA

Additional Information: 
Date Location Start Time Rating*
 July 17 Monkey Mountain  TBA 2


Trail Guide:  TBA

Directions: Monkey Mountain, Grain Valley, MO. - 1-70 East to Grain Valley exit, hwy AA going South. It turns into Buckner Tarsney Rd. Drive approx. 1.1 miles cross rail road tracks to R.D. Mize Road, at stop light turn left or East. Go approx. 1 mile crossing 2 bridges, following curves to the first parking lot on the left.

Additional Information: 
Date Location Start Time Rating*
 August 6  Holden Lake  TBA TBD


Trail Guide: TBA

Directions: TBA

Additional Information:  
Date Location Start Time Rating*
 September 2-5  Hillsdale Lake, S&S Stables  Weekend 2 


Trail Guide: Mary Powers, 816-835-1521

Directions: Take I-35 South to US 169 (last Olathe exit). Get off at exit at turn left at light and follow 169 South to exit for Hillsdale (255th St.).  Turn right (West) on 255th and go thru the town of Hillsdale. Continue on west of town for 2 mi. to Harmony Rd.  Turn right (north) on Harmony and go approx.1/4 mi. to water tower and intersection with 253rd St.  Turn left and go approx. 1/2 mi. to Orleans Rd. Turn right and go about 1/2 mi.  When grave turns to pavement, turn right into driveway for S & S Stables.

Additional Information: Camp or day ride available. www.ssstables.com/
Date Location Start Time Rating*
 Sept 30-Oct 2  Eagle Ranch, Collins, MO  Weekend ride  2


Trail Guide: TBA

Directions:  From junction of US 54 and M-13, take 54 W. 5 mi. to Rt. J. Go 1 mi. S. on J. Ranch is on east side of road.

Additional Information: For directions and reservations visit http://www.eagleranchtrails.com
Date Location Start Time Rating*
 October 8  Rantoul, Kansas Rail Ride  TBA TBD 


Trail Guide: TBA

Directions: TBA

Additional Information:
Date Location Start Time Rating *
 October 22  Saddle and Sirloin  TBA TBD 


Trail Guide: TBA

Directions: TBA

Additional Information: 

 

* General Rules for Trail Rides

There are no scheduled rain dates. If there is heavy rain the day before or on the day of the ride, we will usually cancel it. It is a good idea to call the trail guide designated for that ride to check on weather and trail conditions in that area. Same applies to extreme heat/cold conditions.

If the temperature is over 90 or under 40 degrees (especially if it is icy), the same rule as above will apply. (Note: Most rides offer shade and water)

Remember to always bring extra water and lawn chairs to all rides. You are responsible for your own snacks except on rides that are designated Pot Luck. In that case members will be notified what to bring on those rides. Please be sure and check your newsletter for possible changes and you can also check out the website.

There may be some rare occasions when a ride may conflict with a show. There may also be occasional conflicts with holidays. We will try to prevent this as much as possible.

Missouri State Park reservations at 1-877-422-6766 (7:00 AM - 10:00 PM) or online at www.mostateparks.com

Horse Trailer Parking Permits are required in Jackson County Parks. The permits are $5.00 for 1 day or $15.00 for season. They can be obtained by contacting Jackson County Parks & Recreation 22807 Wood Chapel Rd. Blue Springs, Mo. 64015 or call 816-503-4800.

 

Trail Ride Rating System

Each trail ride has been rated a #1, #2, or #3. This information may be useful if you, as the rider, is unfamiliar with the area or has a new or inexperienced horse.

The system is as follows:

#1. Easy terrain. Flat areas with open trails or fields. Very little rock unless we ride on the gravel service roads. This would be a perfect beginner's location for most young horses and young riders.

#2. Moderate terrain with some hills and rock. May have to maneuver tight wooded areas and ride through water. Shoes are usually required.

#3. Difficult terrain with steep hills, a lot of rocks and several other obstacles that may require a more experienced horse and/or rider.

  
 
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