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Linear Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 112 Google reviews · Running trail in Manhattan, Kansas · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Linear Park'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.
Paved and dirt trails are available for walkers, runners and bikers, plus there's a ramp for launching boats.
What runners say about Linear Park
“Beautiful scenery except water was cloudy and had a moss green film.”
Nice little area to go down by the water and see some wildlife. There were a ton a geese floating along and I saw various animal prints along the trail. Was under the impression the bridge was decommissioned until a train went overhead.
Love this trail for early morning walk/jog. Fresh air and nice view. Watch for the bikers. It has a wooden trail and asphalt one. Always go nature side.
Great hiking trail a long the Kansas River. And don't forget to bring your fishing pole.
This is a very peaceful place once you get far enough up river from the noise of Hwy24. If you don't mind traffic noise, it is even better. The old buried pickup was a great find. Many people do not know you can hike Linear Trail from Fort Riley to Kansas City, or that a half dozen parks are near the trail for camping.
Trail conditions & character
“if your dog is loose and it runs up to me im kicking its face.”
“Otherwise, you'll get some good views and some solidarity in nature there.”
“This park is well kept, has some nice wooded trails as well as some paved trails.”
Plan your run at Linear Park
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
- 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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 |
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