Riley County, Kansas
137 hiking trails · 6parks & campgrounds · 4 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data.
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.
Looking for something specific? Search all trails in Riley County or browse parks. Want to narrow further? Pick a city below to see only that city’s outdoor options.
Trails & Parks in Riley County
Up to 143 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Riley County
Click any city to see trails and parks within it.
Sample Parks in Riley County
Sample Trails in Riley County
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.