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Flint Hills Trail State Park. 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. Some 96 miles of the ...
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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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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.
Flint Hills Trail State Park crosses the Flint Hills, one of the last remaining tallgrass prairie ecosystems in the world. It also traverses the corridor of the Marais des Cygnes River, intersects with the Freedom’s Frontier aspect of the Underground Railroad, coal mining areas, and cattle ranches of the Flint Hills.
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.
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Jun 14, 2018 · Reaching from Herington in the west, to easternmost Miami County, the trail intersects various landscapes, especially Kansas’ own irreplaceable Flint Hills. Near Osawatomie, the trail meanders alongside the Marais des Cygnes River, offering cool shade in the adjacent forested stream banks.