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- Flint Hills Trail State Park crosses the Flint Hills, one of the last remaining tallgrass prairie ecosystems in the world. It is home to abundant prairie plants and wildlife species, spectacular views, national historic sites, and a diverse set of recreational areas.
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The 117-mile rail-trail across Kansas from the Marais des Cygnes river valley near Osawatomie to the heart of the Flint Hills is the new Flint Hills Trail, State Park. It is the state’s second linear state park and intersects with its first, the Prairie Spirit Trail State Park in Ottawa.
- There are no permits required to enjoy the park. Park Permits
- 117 miles between Osawatomie and Herington Flint Hills Trail
- No, the park is open to any non-motorized travel – hiking, biking, and horseback riding – but is accessible for electric wheelchairs in many locati...
- Restrooms at Pomona, Miller, Admire, and Bushong trailheads are in the process of being installed. Please keep in mind that sidewalks and concrete...
- As of fall 2020, of the 89 miles that are open and traversable between Osawatomie and Council Grove, about 59 miles have been developed with new su...
- No, but the trail does pass through the Herrington City Lake, Council Grove Lake, Pomona State Park, and Eisenhower State Park Fishing Info
- No, there is no hunting off the trail. Hunting is available at other State Parks. Hunting Info
May 16, 2023 · The Flint Hills Trail is one of over 25,000 rail trails in the U.S., says Brandi Horton, of the national Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. Horton’s group helps manage the combined 40,000 miles of rail trails. At 118 miles, the Flint Hills Trail is the eighth-longest in the nation.
Discover the ultimate Kansas adventure at Flint Hills Trail State Park, a premier destination for biking, hiking, bikepacking, bird watching, and tourism. Spanning nearly 94 miles, it offers breathtaking views, diverse wildlife, and rich history.
The seventh longest rail trail in the nation, the Flint Hills Trail runs from Osawatomie in the east to Herington in the west. Passing through river bluffs, riparian zones, agricultural fields and the last remaining remnant of the tallgrass prairie ecosystem.
Name: Flint Hills Trail State Park. Length: 118 Miles. Trail activities: Fishing, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, Walking, Cross Country Skiing. Counties: Franklin, Lyon, Miami, Morris, Osage. Surfaces: Ballast, Crushed Stone. State: Kansas. View detailed map.
Sep 17, 2024 · Flint Hills Trail State Park. Clocking in at 117 miles, Flint Hills Trail State Park is the longest rail-trail in Kansas (seventh-longest in the nation). Cutting across five counties of the Flint Hills region, it connects the communities Osawatomie to Council Grove.
The Flint Hills Trail State Park features incredible views of the Kansas Flint Hills; one of the last remaining tall-grass prairie ecosystems in the world. The trail follows an old railroad corridor developed in 1886 for the Council Grove, Osage City & Ottawa Railway.
