About The Raven Walk
The Raven Walk is a easy hiking trail near Atchison in Atchison County, Kansas.. The surface is concrete. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap.
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The Raven Walk
Atchison, Kansas · Atchison County
The Raven Walk is a easy hiking trail near Atchison in Atchison County, Kansas.. The surface is concrete. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap.
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39.57314, -95.11258
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Weather at The Raven Walk
Live forecast for the trailhead. Use it to pack and time your hike.
Today
Light Drizzle
63°/51°
💧 4%🌬 12mph
↑ 7:17 AM ↓ 7:01 PM
Sat
Clear
67°/48°
🌬 8mph
↑ 7:18 AM ↓ 6:59 PM
Sun
Fog
73°/55°
🌬 15mph
↑ 7:19 AM ↓ 6:57 PM
Mon
Clear
69°/48°
🌬 7mph
↑ 7:20 AM ↓ 6:56 PM
Tue
Overcast
75°/50°
🌬 14mph
↑ 7:21 AM ↓ 6:54 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
What “Easy” Means
Gentle terrain, well-marked. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
Difficulty is derived from OpenStreetMap’s Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) hiking scale, trail visibility, surface, distance, and elevation gain. Always verify current conditions before heading out.
What to Pack & Wear
Personalised to this trail’s length, elevation, difficulty, and the live forecast.
👔 What to Wear
- Long-sleeve shirtSynthetic or merino, sun-protective.
- Light shell or windbreakerEven on warm days, wind can chill (avg wind 12 mph).
- Hiking pants or convertibleLayer for variable conditions.
- Trail runners or low bootsComfortable, broken in.
🎒 What to Pack
- WaterBring at least 1L of water; more in heat.
- High-energy snacksA snack for the trail.
- Sun protectionSunscreen, sunglasses, brimmed hat.
- First-aid kitBlister patches, ibuprofen, tape, antiseptic wipes.
- Offline mapDownload your route in advance via Gaia, Caltopo, or OSM-based apps.
Recommendations adapt to the current forecast + trail stats. Use them as a starting point — local conditions, your experience, and the time of day you start all matter.
Trail Safety in Kansas
Trail conditions in Kansas change with weather, season, and fire activity. Closures, washouts, and rerouting are common. Before heading out:
- Check with the land manager for current conditions and closures
- Tell someone your plan and expected return time
- Know your turn-around limits — conditions can change fast
- Carry the 10 essentials: water, food, navigation, first aid, light, fire, shelter, knife, sun protection, extra clothes
References & Maps
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