Riley County, Kansas
137 hiking & walking trails · 6parks, recreation areas & campgrounds · 4 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data, with a free trail map for every listing.
About Hiking in Riley County, Kansas
Riley County is home to 137 mapped hiking trails and 6 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 4 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Riley County
Up to 143 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Riley County
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Sample Parks in Riley County
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Curated Guides for Riley County
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Riley County, Kansas?
Yes — we have 137 mapped hiking and walking trails in Riley County, Kansas, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the best hiking trail in Riley County, Kansas for families?
Anneberg Park Trail near Manhattan is one of the best family picks in Riley County, Kansas — easy difficulty, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for Riley County, Kansas?
Each of the 137 trails in Riley County, 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 Riley County, Kansas?
Riley County, Kansas has 6 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (1 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Riley County, Kansas?
Yes — 1 of Riley County, Kansas's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is Outlet Park (Tuttle Creek Lake) with 5 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
Where can I find hiking trails and parks near Riley County, Kansas?
Browse all hiking trails, walking trails, parks, and campgrounds across Kansas for more options beyond Riley County, Kansas.
Hiking guides for Kansas
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Riley County.
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.