Konza Prairie Trail

Running > Trail Running > Kansas Directions: Near Manhattan, KS- 5-7 Miles southwest on McDowell Creek Rd

If you are coming to Manhattan off of I-70 at the 313 exit. Continue to Manhattan on 177 hwy, before you cross the Kansas River, take a left on McDowell Creek Rd. Stay on McDowell Creek for 5-7 Miles (I haven't really
paid attention to the distance out there) or until you see a sign on your left the says Konza Prairie. Turn left and follow it to the parking area. History of the area and trail maps are available there.

Trail Conditions: Single track- varied surfaces from rocks to sand. Offers some challenges, fairly hilly, open prairie and woodlands, a ton of wild turkey and deer.This is a good trail, well maintained, and well marked and can offer challenges to beginners and advanced trail runners.

Miscellaneous: No bikes. Can be ran all year round. Best time to see the wildlife is early in the morning. No fees. No water.
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Trail Description: Trail Conditions: Single track- varied surfaces from rocks to sand. Offers some challenges, fairly hilly, open prairie and woodlands, a ton of wild turkey and deer.This is a good trail, well maintained, and well marked and can offer challenges to beginners and advanced trail runners.

No bikes. Can be ran all year round. Best time to see the wildlife is early in the morning. No fees. No water.

Added by Chris Barber on 1/14/09

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