Hiking Trails & Parks in Kansas
1,888 mapped trails and 167 parks across Kansas. Browse by county or city, or jump straight to the full list.
About Hiking in Kansas
Kansas has 1,888 mapped hiking trails and 167 federally managed parks and recreation areas spread across 72 counties. Trail data comes from OpenStreetMap contributors; parks and campgrounds from Recreation.gov.
Trying to narrow down? Browse all trails, all parks, all 72 counties, or pick a county below to see only its options.
Where to Go in Kansas
A spatially-sampled view of 333 trail and park locations across Kansas’s counties.
Kansas Counties
Top 24 counties shown — 72 total indexed.
Trails by Difficulty in Kansas
Parks & Campgrounds in Kansas
Longest Trails in Kansas
Hiking guides & rankings for Kansas
In-depth articles drawing on the trail and park data above.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Kansas, Ranked
Kansas's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Joshua EarleKansas's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Kansas trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Kansas
Ten gentle, well-marked Kansas trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Kansas
Kansas's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Kansas
Federal parks and recreation areas in Kansas ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Sergei AkulichBest Waterfall Hikes in Kansas: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Kansas's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.