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Redbud Trail Head - Oliver

4.5 ★★★★★ 43 Google reviews · Running trail in Wichita, Kansas · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Redbud Trail Head - Oliver'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.

PavedTrailhead parking

What runners say about Redbud Trail Head - Oliver

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (43 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Hey, this is a fun place to stop on a bike ride. The City of Wichita has become bike friendly with a great bike route system. Now, if only Doo Dah drivers were as friendly to bicyclists, it would be a great thing.

★★★★★ — Barkerby , May 2016

This is a really nice place to stop and rest while making my way down the trail. I really enjoy learning about the local people they've got on display and reading the little stories. I included a picture of my favorite little story I've read there.

★★★★★ — Cj , Nov 2021

Great launching point for jogging and/or biking on the trail. Nice little parking lot, never had an issue.

★★★★★ — Tj , Aug 2022

Very nice. I’m new to the trail but have been running/visiting Wichita the last 30 years. The other trail users are very nice. The only complaint would be all the dog land mines along the trail.

★★★★★ — Tyler , Dec 2023

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“Nice little parking lot, never had an issue.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“Smooth path, lots of trees.”

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Plan your run at Redbud Trail Head - Oliver

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners

Hours

Monday 6 am–10 pm
Tuesday 6 am–10 pm
Wednesday 6 am–10 pm
Thursday 6 am–10 pm
Friday 6 am–10 pm
Saturday 6 am–10 pm
Sunday 6 am–10 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Redbud Trail Head - Oliver

Wichita, Kansas

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.