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Prairie Sunset Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 82 Google reviews · Running trail in Wichita, Kansas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Prairie Sunset 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.
Relaxed trail for walkers and cyclists featuring native Kansas wildlife, shaded patches, and a few streams.
What runners say about Prairie Sunset Trail
“Took a solo ride on this smooth, crushed-limestone trail—basically a straight shot with bonus shade trees and the occasional farm view.”
Prairie Sunset Wichita Trail on Hoover Road just South of Hwy 54, Kellogg, is the start of the trail in Wichita. As of 4-27-2019 there 15 miles of rail banked trail between S. Hoover Road, through Goddard Linear park,and to 295th in Garden Plain.
Nice trail. Hard pack small gravel. Good for any bike type. Wooded on the sides. Nice park, restrooms in Goddard along the trail. Protected from the wind most of the way. Nice fall scenery. Parking near 119th and in Goddard plus several other locations. Water in Goddard.
Great trail. Very well done with smooth gravel and clear signs when coming to major roads. The benches for taking a break or stretching are a nice touch. Not what u was expecting for a trail leading out of town
Took a solo ride on this smooth, crushed-limestone trail—basically a straight shot with bonus shade trees and the occasional farm view. Finding an entry from west Wichita was a scavenger hunt, so I had my son drop me off at a random access point.
Trail conditions & character
“I know this mostly used as a bike trail but I needed some place to run my dogs away from other dogs.”
“In addition to exploring the trail by foot or bicycle, the wooded areas, streams and farmland along the trail offer ample opportunity for bird watching.”
“Very well done with smooth gravel and clear signs when coming to major roads.”
Plan your run at Prairie Sunset Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteprairietravelers.org
- Phone(316) 685-4545
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–8 PM |
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