Continent |
North America |
Country |
Missouri (USA) |
Next Big City |
Kansas City |
Next Town |
Smithville |
Type: |
Lake |
Rider Ability: |
No information |
Features: |
Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food |
Type: |
Shallow, Flat, Chop |
Hazards: |
No information |
Quality: |
No information |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
The water is like most lakes in the region. The water can get a bit choppy if you go out when the wind is blowing over 20mph.
Type: |
Grass |
Size: |
No information |
Hazards: |
No information |
Beach Users: |
No information |
The areas to launch from are really on all sides of the lake. The best spot is the Marina grass field located on the west side of the lake near the golf course. The marina is right there and has a full service bar and grill, live music, and great service. After having been to many of the lakes in the region this spot has been voted # 1 by the local kiters due to the great launch and recovery spots (sailboat cove - which is down wind on a S/SW wind).
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Spring:
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Normal |
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Summer:
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Shorts |
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Fall:
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Normal |
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Winter:
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Thick |
The weather is good. Warm in summer, cold in winter.
Best Months: |
No information |
Wind Type: |
Frontal |
Best Direction: |
S, SSW, SW |
Main Direction: |
No information |
Kansas City can have intense wind and also days that perfect. Watch out for squalls and thunderstorms that pop up in the evening.
Transport |
Car |
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Access
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No information |
From Kansas City drive up north on 169 and get to Smithville and to the lake. The marina is located on the west side of the lake south of the golf course.
Rules |
None |
It is a great place to kite because it is so close to Kansas City and has good launch spots from all directions.
Great bars on the marina (walking distance from kite beach) that has great food and live music.
