How many hiking trails are listed in Kansas?

The directory currently includes 35 quality-checked routes in Kansas, covering 1.2k km of mapped lines. These are routes with a traceable source, sufficient geometry and elevation data.

Which route ranks highest in Kansas?

ADT - Kansas - N - Seg 7 currently has the highest directory score in this set. Compare its distance, ascent and route type with Flint Hills Nature Trail and ADT - Missouri - L - Seg 3 before choosing.

When should you hike in Kansas?

Varies by region is the season stored for this place in the directory. It is not a live conditions report: consult the route source, land manager and local forecast before travelling.

Are there routes rated easy in Kansas?

12 routes are rated easy by the directory’s distance-and-elevation model. The rating does not rule out rough surface, exposure or temporary hazards, so verify the individual route.

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Hiking trails in Kansas

35 quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped in Kansas, United States. Together their route lines cover 1.2k km. The average route is 35.5 km with 108 m (354 ft) of recorded ascent.

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Trails: 1.2k
Kilometres: 0
Parks: 865 m
Highest point

The directory difficulty mix is 12 easy (34%), 11 moderate (31%) and 12 hard or expert (35%). 10 routes (29%) are recorded as loops. Difficulty is calculated from available distance and elevation data; it is not a statement about technical terrain or current conditions.

The most frequent route tags are mountain (8), river (3), lake (2), forest (1). The highest recorded point in this set is 865 m (2,838 ft). The place-level planning field lists varies by region as the preferred season; check each route and official notices for live access and weather. ADT - Kansas - N - Seg 7, Flint Hills Nature Trail, ADT - Missouri - L - Seg 3 currently lead this page’s directory ranking, which uses route completeness and computed route scores rather than editorial field testing.

Choose by the details

How do these routes differ?

A closer look at the first 6 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.

Shortest mapped distance in this sample

87.6 km

ADT - Kansas - N - Seg 1

Compare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.

Lowest recorded ascent in this sample

25 m

ADT - Kansas - N - Seg 5

6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.

Return logistics

0 recorded loops

Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.

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Comparison of the first 6 listed routes
Route	Distance	Ascent	Moving time	Shape
Flint Hills Nature Trail	200 km	291 m	47 hr	Point to point
ADT - Kansas - N - Seg 1	87.6 km	320 m	20 hr	Point to point
ADT - Kansas - N - Seg 3	99.0 km	150 m	23 hr	Point to point
ADT - Kansas - N - Seg 5	102 km	25 m	23 hr	Point to point
ADT - Kansas - N - Seg 7	92.8 km	141 m	21 hr	Point to point
ADT - Missouri - L - Seg 3	216 km	431 m	51 hr	Point to point

Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.