Trail: Buffalo Track Canyon
National Park: Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
Features: Creek(s)
Lake(s)/pond(s)/reservoir(s)
Valley(s)/canyon(s)
Archeo/paleo/historical
Geological feature(s)
Scenic viewpoint(s)
Activities: Dogs - On leash
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Wildlife observation - Birds
Camping

Difficulty: Intermediate
Miles: 1.5 miles
Desc: Observe native plants (yucca), wildlife, Indian history and geology of the canyons on this trail which follows Bison Creek. The Dakota sandstone is weathered into natural sculptures, and there are several caves in the area.
Located in Kanopolis State Park the area is 33 miles southwest of Salina via Highway K-140 just off K 141.

Trail: Bur Oak Nature Trail
National Park: US Army Corps of Engineers
Features: Lake(s)/pond(s)/reservoir(s)
River(s)
Activities: Dogs - On leash
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Wildlife observation - Birds

Miles: .75 miles

Trail: Dornwood Park Nature
National Park: Topeka Parks and Recreation
Features: Creek(s)
Grove(s)
Meadow(s)
Scenic viewpoint(s)
Activities: Dogs - On leash
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Bicycling (any)
Bicycling - Mountain
Wildlife observation - Birds
Camping

Difficulty: Easy
Desc: 1 mile of various forest trees, ponds, and streams. Many side trails for those with time to explore. Very popular with mountain bikers.
California Avenue is major street in East Topeka take 25th Street East (approximately 1 mile).

Trail: Elk River Hiking
National Park: US Army Corps of Engineers
Miles: 15 miles

Trail: Fort Leavenworth-Gateway
National Park: US Army Arms Center and Fort
Miles: 52.3 miles

Trail: George O Latham Jr.
National Park: Clinton Lake Project Office
Miles: 4.3 miles

Trail: International Forest
National Park: International Forest of Friendship
Miles: .6 miles

Trail: Kaw River
National Park: Lawrence Parks and Rec. Department
Features: River(s)
Scenic viewpoint(s)
Activities: Dogs - On leash
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Camping - Backpacking
Bicycling (any)
Bicycling - Mountain
Snow - Skiing, cross-country
Wildlife observation - Birds
Camping

Difficulty: Easy

Trail: Perry Lake Trail
National Park: US Army Corps of Engineers
Features: Creek(s)
Grove(s)
Lake(s)/pond(s)/reservoir(s)
Meadow(s)
Archeo/paleo/historical
Beach(es)
Geological feature(s)
Scenic viewpoint(s)
Swimming area(s)
Wetland(s)
Activities: Dogs - On leash
Camping - Backpacking
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Fishing
Snow - Skiing, cross-country
Wildlife observation - Birds
Boating, Motorized
Boating, non-motorized: Canoeing
Boating, non-motorized: Kayaking
Boating, non-motorized: Rafting
Boating, non-motorized: Sailing
Camping
Dogs - Mushing
Snow - Showshoeing
Swimming
Swimming - Diving/snorkeling
Hang gliding
Hunting (any)
Hunting - Archery
Hunting - Big game
Hunting - Bird
Hunting - Small game
Ice skating
Land sailing
Rock climbing
Rockhounding
Snow - Skiiing, downhill
Snow - Snow play, general
Snow - Snowboarding
Sand sailing
Others
Difficulty: Intermediate
Elevation: 1025 ft
Miles: 30 miles
Desc: It was developed under the guidance of the Kansas Trails Council and is managed by the Corps of Engineers. Volunteers under the direction of the Kansas Trails Council provide all of the maintenance on the trail. This trail is 30 miles long and traverses much of the historic Old Military trail from Ft. Leavenworth to Ft. Riley (Kansas). This trail is unique in its historic value, but it also distinctive in its geologic and topographic aspects. The trail is located in the northeast part of Kansas, which is the western edge of the eastern hardwoods. The Perry Trail is comprised of rolling hills and oak-hickory forest as well as open, native grasslands that make it a one of a kind trail for the Midwest. The trail follows much of the shoreline of beautiful Perry Lake, a 11,200 surface flood control/recreation lake which draws approximately 1 million visitors a year. Numerous backpackers and day hikers utilize this trail throughout the year, as well as wildlife observers and history buffs. We have a trail brochure, which describes the trail in more detail. We are in the process of re-doing our brochure to include more of the history and cultural, geographic and geologic details of the trail this winter. We have a volunteer who has done much research on the rock walls and Old Military Trail history and he would be a great asset to your book. I would be happy to hook you up with him if our trail is considered for inclusion in your book.

Trail: Post Oak Nature
National Park: Fall River State Park
Miles: .7 miles