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Rail Trails

Rail Trails in Kansas

From adventurous cycling with scenic views to casual, family-friendly rides, Kansas rail trails appeal to all levels of cycling – with the safety and convenience of being car-free!

Kansas already offers nearly 300 ever-increasing miles of rail trails. Our two longest rail trails – Prairie Spirit Trail and Flint Hills Trail State Park – meet in Ottawa in Eastern Kansas. They’re fun trails for a quick ride or an all-day adventure. These relatively flat trails provide a woodland canopy, a perfect shade during the hot summer months. You’ll ride through charming towns that welcome cyclists and hikers alike.

Rails-to-Trails

In recent years rail trails have welcomed cyclists, runners, walkers, and anyone seeking a unique outdoor experience. In Kansas, the Prairie Spirit Trail and the Flint Hills Trail are not to be missed. Various volunteer groups keep the trails groomed for ideal sport leisure. You can also experience other trails and cycling events throughout the state.

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Prairie Spirit Trail

Explore this 51-mile trail across the wooded hills of eastern Kansas

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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…

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Mountain Biking

Mountain biking in the flatlands? You’ll be amazed by the terrain opportunities in Kansas! Whether you’re an experienced rider…

Cycling

Cycling Events

Kansas is home to cycling events across the state, including gravel grinders such as Unbound Gravel and Rush-the-Rails. Find cycling…

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Gravel Cycling

The gravel scene in Kansas is everything you’re looking for – a top destination for gravel enthusiasts of all kinds…

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Is there really good mountain biking in Kansas?

When you think of the State of Kansas, what picture comes to mind? Flat plains? Fields of agriculture and livestock? Yes, and no. In fact…

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You can go Mountain Biking in Kansas?!

"You can go mountain biking in Kansas?!" Ahhhh, it's the question that every mountain biker in Kansas loves to field. Long…

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