Topeka: Horsethief Canyon
This 4.4-miler mixes prairie with rolling wooded hills, scenic bluffs, and sandstone hoodoos in Kanopolis State Park, the first state park in Kansas.
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Topeka: Fancy Creek LoopNot even Dorothy would recognize the Flint Hills, where the prairie breaks from its flat-as-a-pancake routine on this 4.6-miler to photogenic outcrops. Topeka: Eagle Ridge TrailWitness delicate blooms in a peaceful prairieland on this 5.6-mile loop in Milford State Park, which also features wooded ravines and secluded coves.
Hays, KS: Castle RockExplore a rocky labyrinth and towering sandstone spires on this easy 2.3-miler around an eroded ancient sea bed in central Kansas. |
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Arkansas River: Rincon to Pinnacle RockThis section is 20.4 miles long and travels the heart of Big Horn Sheep Canyon. It is known for its moderate whitewater and wildlife viewing opportunities. Abundant fishing opportunites also exist. Provided by the AHRA . El Dorado Linear TrailThe El Dorado Linear trail is a concrete surfaced 6 mile loop. The trail goes from East Park to the el dorado state Lake and back. Arkansas River: Lake Fork to GraniteThis section of river is 14.4 miles in length. Although navigable, this section is seldom boated. Abundant fishing opportunities exist and is the primary activity on this section. Provided by the AHRA . |
Local Hikes: MidwestHike these long trails in Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Kansas, and Oklahoma, and head south to Texas to see Horned Lizards. |
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