Hiking Trails & Parks in Kansas
1,888 mapped hiking and walking trails, plus 167 parks, recreation areas, and campgrounds across Kansas. Free trail maps for every listing — 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
Curated Guides for Kansas
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Kansas?
Yes — we have 1,888 mapped hiking and walking trails in Kansas, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the best hiking trail in Kansas for families?
ADT - Colorado B - P - Seg 1 near Sugar City is one of the best family picks in Kansas — easy difficulty and 0.1 miles round trip, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for Kansas?
Each of the 1,888 trails in Kansas has its own page with an interactive map, GPS coordinates, and a link to view it on OpenStreetMap — no app or account needed.
What parks and recreation areas are in Kansas?
Kansas has 167 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (36 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Kansas?
Yes — 23 of Kansas's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is SLOUGH CREEK with 177 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
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.