Quindaro Ruins Urban Hike

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Come learn the stories of freedom seekers crossing the MO River into the Town of Quindaro during their journey on the underground railroad. We'll explore the ruins buried in the hillside of these pre-civil war structures of this pivotal town that changed our history. The terrain has steep hills and is rocky 2-2.5 hrs 3 miles

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Some of the terrain is very steep and rocky.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Expert guides to lead you on trails that are hard to navigate without a guide.

There are no bathrooms on the trail.

What To Expect

Our guide will meet you at this historic statue and share the story of abolitionist John Brown and his connection to Bleeding Kansas. You will also learn about how this statue was constructed and erected along with the history of Western University, the only HBCU ever in Kansas that was once at that very site.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

We walk to the Quindaro Ruins Overlook structure and get an incredible view of the Mighty Missouri River while your guides tell stories of freedom seekers who risked their lives to cross the Missouri River to freedom. Your guide shares stories of how the Town of Quindaro was the first place that freedom seekers escaping slavery in Missouri stepped foot on free soil in Kansas territory, along their journey on the underground railroad.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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Quindaro Ruins Urban Hike

Reviews

5.00

2 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A fabulous guide made this a great hike!
melaniet21,
May 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This hike has a little bit of something for everyone. We saw some ruins, a babbling brook, some old bridges, butterflies, a cistern, a cave, and the river! Honestly, there's not a lot of the ruins to SEE but our guide, Gary, made up for it with his knowledge and passion about the area. There's a little bit of incline on the hike, but we took it slow and I don't think anyone felt rushed. I will be interested to see how this part of Kansas City develops over the next few decades.
Great for a team-building activity
Travel18798900728,
May 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I've been on several hikes with various guides and enjoyed all of them. I've also organized a few private hikes and Lisa has been fantastic to work with. She's proactive in communicating and flexible with scheduling and making accommodations so that our groups had a great experience. Highly recommend a private hike for a family or work/church group activity.