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Great Bend Hike & Bike Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Running trail in Great Bend, Kansas · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- 6 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Great Bend Hike & Bike Trail's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Great Bend Hike & Bike Trail
“Doesnt have much for shade but was brezzy and peaceful”
This is a 6 mile paved trail along a flood control dike in Great Bend. This means you can make a 12 mile out and back. It is full sun, but always breezy and has the advantage of no road crossings. It's about the only place in town. That said I rarely see anyone on it unless you go in the late afternoon / evening.
I just walked about 15 minutes on the this trail. There is a parking lot at the start point of the trail, you can park your car there.
Great paved trail on the south edge of town. Mostly asphalt or concrete, gravel towards the east end. Parking area for trail access on the west end. Quiet and peaceful.
Used this trail.it rins from west edge of great bend ks along the flood control to the river and to the east end of town
Trail conditions & character
“Doesnt have much for shade but was brezzy and peaceful”
“This is a 6 mile paved trail along a flood control dike in Great Bend.”
“This is a 6 mile paved trail along a flood control dike in Great Bend.”
Plan your run at Great Bend Hike & Bike Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Distance6 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- Websitegreatbendks.net
- Phone(620) 793-4160
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
Running trails near Great Bend
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