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Quiet, Uncrowded Trails in Kansas

Kansas has 77 trails with quiet, uncrowded running in this directory, across 31 cities and towns — Lawrence, Lenexa, Wichita, Manhattan and 27 more. Room to run intervals without weaving through walkers and bikes.

Labels come from each trail's own listing, its website and runners' reviews. Conditions change with the weather and the season, and gates and lights follow the park's own hours, so check a recent review before you drive out.

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Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

4.8 ★★★★★ 4,005 reviews

Overland Park, KS

PavedScenic

Gardens, trails & recreation areas plus educational programs & events on environmental issues.

Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,484 reviews

Lenexa, KS

LitScenic

Large park featuring trails, sports fields, a disc-golf course & playgrounds, plus a historic barn.

Wyandotte County Lake Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,125 reviews

Kansas City, KS

Scenic

Tranquil 1,500-acre natural area with picnic shelters, hiking & horse trails, boating & fishing.

Clinton State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,618 reviews

Lawrence, KS

Crushed gravelScenic

Playgrounds, disc golf, boating, swimming & camping plus native flora, fauna & nature trails.

Black Hoof Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,367 reviews

Lenexa, KS

1 miMixedShadedScenic

A 160-acre park featuring diverse wildlife, trails, picnic shelter, playground & lake activities.

Antioch Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,334 reviews

Merriam, KS

MixedShadedScenic

Island Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,107 reviews

Winfield, KS

Lit

Tuttle Creek State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 933 reviews

Manhattan, KS

Scenic

Reservoir park offering everything from golf, horse trails, archery, swimming & fishing to camping.

Thomas S. Stoll Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 902 reviews

Overland Park, KS

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Public 79-acre park with 7 ball fields, a fishing lake, a playground & a scenic nature trail.

Leawood City Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 844 reviews

Leawood, KS

Dog-friendly

Public park with a playground, trails, pool, tennis courts, sports fields, and an off-leash area for dogs.

Dillon Nature Center

4.7 ★★★★★ 579 reviews

Hutchinson, KS

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Over 300 species of woody plants in a 10-acre urban nature sanctuary with walking trails.

Sunset Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 578 reviews

Salina, KS

ShadedScenic

City park with a botanical garden, gazebo, ball fields & picnic shelters, plus BBQs & tennis courts.

Geary State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area

4.5 ★★★★★ 537 reviews

Junction City, KS

Natural surfaceScenic

Lakeside park featuring a campground, hiking trails and a 35-foot waterfall.

Swanson Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 516 reviews

Wichita, KS

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Beautiful park with deer and a creek, plus scenic trails for hiking, walking and bicycling.

i lan Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 501 reviews

Leawood, KS

PavedShadedScenic

Family-friendly park with a playground, picnic tables, walking trails, and shelters.

Leavenworth Landing Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 464 reviews

Leavenworth, KS

Scenic

Public park with a walking trail, picnic tables, and benches, plus views of the Kansas River.

Crestview Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 407 reviews

Topeka, KS

Paved

Well-kept park featuring a disc golf course, playground, baseball diamond, tennis court and BMX track.

Harvey County East Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 404 reviews

Newton, KS

County park with a playground, picnic tables, and lake for boating, fishing, and swimming.

Warren Riverview Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 367 reviews

Derby, KS

Scenic

Pittsburg Parks & Recreation

4.4 ★★★★☆ 355 reviews

Pittsburg, KS

ScenicDog-friendly

Small amusement park offering a range of rides aimed at younger children, plus a miniature golf course.

Iliff Commons

4.9 ★★★★★ 286 reviews

Topeka, KS

Dog-friendly

Family-friendly land featuring trails, swings and a pond.

Baker University Wetlands

4.8 ★★★★★ 247 reviews

Lawrence, KS

11 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Spacious wetlands covering 927 acres, popular for bird & wildlife viewing, hikes & other recreation.

Veterans Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 247 reviews

Gardner, KS

Dog-friendly

Relaxed place for walking, baseball, basketball and picnics, plus 2 playgrounds.

Lake Olathe Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 242 reviews

Olathe, KS

Scenic

Park featuring a beach, an obstacle course, a waterfall and cliffs.

Konza Prairie Biological Station

4.9 ★★★★★ 214 reviews

Manhattan, KS

4 miLoopMixedScenic

This preserve for a native tallgrass prairie ecosystem has a research center & public hiking trails.

Garrett Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 214 reviews

Derby, KS

Quiet, family-friendly park featuring soccer and baseball fields, plus two basketball courts.

Craig Crossing Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 183 reviews

Lenexa, KS

17 miScenic

Relaxed space featuring duck-dotted pond for fishing, as well as hiking trails and a bike rental shop.

Konza Prairie Nature Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 177 reviews

Manhattan, KS

6 miLoopScenicDog-friendly

Scenic network of trails through the Flint Hills for hiking, running and prairie strolling, plus some wildlife.

International Forest of Friendship

4.7 ★★★★★ 164 reviews

Atchison, KS

ScenicDog-friendly

Landscaped park featuring trees from around the world as well as historical plaques.

Northeast Community Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 175 reviews

Manhattan, KS

LoopShadedScenicDog-friendly

City park with soccer and baseball fields, a playground, and trails for walking or biking.

Shannon Valley Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 162 reviews

Overland Park, KS

ShadedScenic

Clean neighborhood park with a playground, trails and a basketball court.

Lawrence Nature Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 157 reviews

Lawrence, KS

Natural surfaceDog-friendly

Secluded conservation area featuring unpaved woodland walking trails & native wildlife.

Atchison Riverwalk

4.7 ★★★★★ 153 reviews

Atchison, KS

Scenic

Park with a memorial honoring Amelia Earhart, plus a bridge, picnic tables, and wildlife.

Kenneth W. Bernard Community Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 159 reviews

Lansing, KS

ScenicDog-friendly

Spacious park offering playing fields and paths for walking, biking and dog walking.

Angel Falls Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 143 reviews

Lansing, KS

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Shady park featuring a paved trail leading through woods to a waterfall, plus benches.

Thomas Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 154 reviews

Salina, KS

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Kid-friendly place featuring a disc golf course, Frisbee golf and a playground.

Prairie Center

4.7 ★★★★★ 140 reviews

Olathe, KS

MixedScenic

A 300-acre prairie preserve with wetlands, woodlands & wildlife plus trails & educational programs.

Streamway Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 151 reviews

Mission, KS

0.4 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Small community park offering picnic shelters, a paved walking trail & green space in a wooded area.

C of E Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 134 reviews

Emporia, KS

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

Former grounds of the College of Emporia with a pond, trees, and grassy areas, popular for walking.

Fremont Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 136 reviews

Emporia, KS

Steam train, caboose and playground at a park that hosts occasional band concerts.

Veterans Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 122 reviews

Spring Hill, KS

ScenicDog-friendly

Family-friendly park featuring a lake, playground and dog run, along with picnic areas.

Eagle Lake Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 113 reviews

Bel Aire, KS

Park featuring picnic areas and a playground, plus a volleyball court.

Oxbow Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 111 reviews

Salina, KS

Shaded

Playground in a parklike setting for picnics and kite flying featuring a dog-walking area, plus swings and slides.

Summercrest Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 104 reviews

Overland Park, KS

ShadedScenic

Lake and pond in a park setting with walking paths, bridges and picnic tables.

MacLennan Park Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 99 reviews

Topeka, KS

Crushed gravelScenicDog-friendly

Hiker, biker and fisherman-friendly space, with paths and woodlands.

Arkalon Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 104 reviews

Liberal, KS

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Clean park featuring concrete pads, fire rings, grassy areas and picnic tables, along with bathrooms and showers.

Hawk Trail Race

4.7 ★★★★★ 93 reviews

Lawrence, KS

Serene park with an extensive trail system, hosting races and outdoor activities.

Riley Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 100 reviews

Derby, KS

ShadedScenic

Peaceful park with play equipment, trails, and fields for softball and baseball.

Stone Creek Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 96 reviews

Gardner, KS

Clean, quiet neighborhood park for kids featuring slides, picnic tables and benches.

Flat Rock Creek Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 88 reviews

Lenexa, KS

PavedShadedScenic

Shaded park featuring a pool, a creek and a kids' playground.

Naismith Valley Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 89 reviews

Lawrence, KS

PavedDog-friendly

25-acre park consisting of prairie grassland & trees that are home to many types of birds.

Walnut River Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 78 reviews

El Dorado, KS

ScenicDog-friendly

Recreational place featuring multiple trails, plus a lake, camping and cabins.

Osage Nature Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 77 reviews

Newton, KS

LoopMixedDog-friendly

Park with well-maintained hiking trails that are good for children and people who prefer easier terrain.

Tunnel of Trees

4.8 ★★★★★ 72 reviews

Wichita, KS

ScenicDog-friendly

Tree-covered hiking spot with a tunnel-like trail for scenic walks.

Sanders Mound Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 71 reviews

Lawrence, KS

MixedScenic

Many trails to explore this natural area by foot or bike.

Pracht Wetlands Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 75 reviews

Wichita, KS

MixedScenic

Nature park with boardwalks, bridges, and wildlife, including American lotus.

George Pyle Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 74 reviews

Hutchinson, KS

Small recreational space featuring a gazebo for events, as well as playground equipment and a picnic table.

Vineyard Park Nature Area

4.4 ★★★★☆ 68 reviews

Hays, KS

1.1 miScenicDog-friendly

Open trail featuring 1.1-mile loops and tree identification, as well as a pond.

Hidden Woods Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 65 reviews

Lenexa, KS

MixedScenic

Natural area featuring wetlands, a cemetery, a dock, and walking paths.

Iliff Commons Trail

4.9 ★★★★★ 53 reviews

Topeka, KS

Crushed gravelScenicDog-friendly

Smoky Hill Audubon Harold Lear Wildlife Sanctuary

4.6 ★★★★★ 55 reviews

Salina, KS

Dog-friendly

Peaceful nature area offering many trails for hiking and bird-watching.

Central Green Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 56 reviews

Lenexa, KS

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Peaceful green space favored for walking and jogging via trails near a creek.

Wildcat Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 51 reviews

Manhattan, KS

Crushed gravelScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring a picnic area, a fire pit, and a grove of trees, plus creek access.

Chisholm Creek North Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 49 reviews

Wichita, KS

Scenic

Pond and park featuring fish and wildlife viewing, as well as walking and biking paths.

Crane Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 49 reviews

Derby, KS

Shaded

Park with a playground for children, picnic tables, and benches.

Randal L. Dorner Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 45 reviews

Haysville, KS

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Kill Creek Streamways Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 44 reviews

Gardner, KS

11.5 miPavedShadedDog-friendly

Quiet 11.5-mile route through the woods, with an observation tower, for hiking and cycling.

Meadowlark Trail - McPherson Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 40 reviews

McPherson, KS

ShadedScenic

Kansas Historical Society Nature Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 38 reviews

Topeka, KS

25 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Hellers Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 40 reviews

Wichita, KS

Indian Rock Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 37 reviews

Salina, KS

Scenic

Bromley Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 34 reviews

Atchison, KS

Scenic

Leavenworth VA Park Trails

4.3 ★★★★☆ 32 reviews

Leavenworth, KS

ScenicDog-friendly

Chisholm Creek South Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 28 reviews

Wichita, KS

ScenicDog-friendly

Great Bend Hike & Bike Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 26 reviews

Great Bend, KS

6 miPaved

South Outlook Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 10 reviews

Junction City, KS

Campus Woods

5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews

Emporia, KS

Natural surface

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