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Landon Trail - 53rd St Trailhead
4.4 ★★★★☆ 25 Google reviews · Running trail in Topeka, Kansas · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Landon Trail - 53rd St Trailhead'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 Landon Trail - 53rd St Trailhead
Very easy going trail for biking, walking, and jogging. Tree lined paths make it very peaceful.
The parking remains a mess but I think it's a good barometer for deciding whether to bike the trail since their preference is not to bike it while it's wet. You absolutely cannot argue the view of the western horizon at sunset and the wide open space when viewing the sky.
Very nice trail for hiking and biking. It’s located on the former Kansas Nebraska and pacific rail bed so it’s nice and flat .
Amazing trail recommend a bike since it goes for miles. Very different and enjoy it with my dog she loves it too
Trail conditions & character
“The parking remains a mess but I think it's a good barometer for deciding whether to bike the trail since their preference is not to bike it while it's wet.”
“This trail is awesome it is all gravel and goes on for miles”
Plan your run at Landon Trail - 53rd St Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitekanzatrails.org
- Social Facebook
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