Anyone Rode Kill Creek in DeSoto?

[rynoman03]

It looks quite fun! A friend of mine in the Army said he rode it this summer and really liked it.

I'm putting it on the "To Ride List" but I wanted some reviews from the locals.

Kill Creek Kansas Trail Reviews

[Central Scrutinizer]

Earthriders Mountain Bike Club - trail description: Kill Creek

Hank is not very techical; Eddy is. Depends on what you like. It's generally not very crowded.

One lap of it all is about 5-6 miles; do two laps of Hank & Eddy & the connector out & back for 12 miles or so.

[rynoman03]

Do people get pissy if you ride the equestrian trails? Looks like alot to chose from paved and not paved. That video looks pretty technical.

Kill Creek MTB Trails - YouTube

[JDubKC]

Hank and Eddie should be plenty, very fun. Beware though there is a water crossing on Eddie that I imagine is pretty cold if there is still water in it. The technical parts are tough but few in number. I get this ride in frequently for a change from the usual.

[Central Scrutinizer]

Do people get pissy if you ride the equestrian trails? Looks like alot to chose from paved and not paved. That video looks pretty technical.

Kill Creek MTB Trails - YouTube

Please don't ride the equestrian trails. We prefer they keep off our trails, and mountain bikers should show equestrians the same respect.

[rynoman03]

Just curious. Didn't plan to ride them unless it wasn't a problem.

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[aw2013]

I just rode Kill Creek today. I am first time mountain biker, I bought a 2013 Specialzed Hardrock disc 29er a few days again. I liked it for my first ride but it was very rocky. The Eddy was a little to techincal for me being a beginner in some parts. The water crossing though was a pain, it had about 4 inches of water with the rocks covered in moss which made it very difficult.

Decent trail but I am wanting to do some more fast paced trails with maybe a few jumps in it. I plan on trying Shawnee Mission park with a few friends this coming weekend!

[rynoman03]

If you want a fast flow-ey trail with a few side jump areas and aren't afraid of driving a little bit...Try Lawrence River Trail.

Lawrence river trails Kansas Trail Reviews

I'm not a very skilled mtb'er myself and I really enjoyed riding that one! I still want to try Kill Creek though.

[aw2013]

Awesome thanks! I am a beginner mbtr, kill creek was actually my first ride. It was pretty decent. The "harder" trail eddy was pretty techincal. Once I become a better rider I will be excited to try that one again.

I have heard the Lawrence trail is good and I plan on trying that one out this summer.

[rynoman03]

Ya it's a fun trail! I just built a 29'er SS that I plan on taking there to try out. I didn't shift once at LRT the last time I was there. It's just a fun flowy trail. Lots of banked curves and hills. Not much climbing at all, pretty flat and fun!

I've only been riding since Nov. and sadly I primarily ride paved paths and roads unless I'm with friends riding.

[OttawaTom]

Ya, Kill Creek is fun. Hank (easy) is fun but short. Eddy gives you a good challenge and, ya, there is a creek crossing at the very beginning but you quickly forget about your wet feet.

Lots of good stuff in KC area. if you looking for a group to ride with, hook up with earthriders, Earthriders Forum ? Index page