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Sanders Mound Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 71 Google reviews · Running trail in Lawrence, Kansas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Sanders Mound 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.
Many trails to explore this natural area by foot or bike.
What runners say about Sanders Mound Trail
“So beautiful and such good place to hike explore and just enjoy nature”
“The scenery is so beautiful and it's very peaceful and quiet!”
“Easy walk with a couple short inclines.”
Awesome sunset views over the whole lake. Follow the concrete trail to the feces, then the trail bifurcates right and left. Both ways will get you up to the top!
This lake has some great trails, lots of nice camping areas, and bring your boat and bicycle.
Easy walk with a couple short inclines. Beautiful view from the top especially at sunset. Trail leads through prairie grasses and flowers, with a good variety of birds to serenade.
Lots of trails to explore the area and enjoy Clinton Lake. It was a bit busy on the trail up to Sander's Mound but with patience you will reach the top and it will be worth it.
Trail conditions & character
“So beautiful and such good place to hike explore and just enjoy nature”
“The scenery is so beautiful and it's very peaceful and quiet!”
“Follow the concrete trail to the feces, then the trail bifurcates right and left.”
Plan your run at Sanders Mound Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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 trailheadwater — reported by runners
- Websitenwk.usace.army.mil
- Phone(785) 843-7665
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–10 PM |
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