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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.
What runners say about Redbud Trail Head - Oliver
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.
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.
Great launching point for jogging and/or biking on the trail. Nice little parking lot, never had an issue.
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.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice little parking lot, never had an issue.”
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 |
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