The Flint Hills Scenic Byways winds through the heart of the Flint Hills, the nation’s largest remaining tallgrass prairie. This route follows K-177 Highway from Cassoday to Council Grove. You will pass through several historic towns along the way including Cottonwood Falls and Strong City. The Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve is another point of interest with its impressive limestone mansion. There are no paved shoulders on this road but traffic is light. This route is one-way on the K-177 because the surrounding area is open rangeland with very few paved roads, making it impossible to make a loop. Riding out-and-back will give you a different perspective and you are sure to see things you didn’t notice in the other direction.