Urban hike to Quindaro Ruins in Kansas City

• Knowledgeable guides will assist you on routes that can be difficult to traverse without guidance.

• Restroom facilities are not available along the trail.

• Service animals are permitted. • Nearby public transportation is accessible. • Not advisable for individuals with cardiovascular health issues. • A moderate level of physical fitness is required for travelers. • Portions of the terrain can be steep and uneven.

To receive a full refund, cancel no less than 24 hours prior to the scheduled departure.

• A guide will greet you at the historic statue and narrate the story of abolitionist John Brown and his ties to Bleeding Kansas. Information will also be provided about the statue's construction and the history of Western University, the first HBCU in Kansas, which was once located on that site. • You will proceed to the Quindaro Ruins Overlook for a remarkable vista of the Mighty Missouri River while your guides recount the tales of freedom seekers who jeopardized their lives to cross the river toward freedom. Your guide will explain how the Town of Quindaro was the inaugural landing spot for freedom seekers escaping slavery in Missouri onto free soil in Kansas territory, as part of their journey on the underground railroad. • The hike takes you through the hilly trails of the Quindaro Bluffs, where you will encounter limestone ruins of structures predating the Civil War. Guides will share narratives about the ruins and the individuals who lived, worked, or escaped to the Town of Quindaro and beyond. The route includes crossing a small creek, viewing the Missouri River closely, and walking beneath an active train bridge while learning about the region's history. • The group will visit the Old Quindaro Cemetery, where guides will share tales of those interred there. Additionally, the history of the Happy Hallow settlement and the development of the African-American community in the region will be discussed, highlighting its role in the establishment of Western University, the first Historically Black College & University (HBCU).