The Quivira National Wildlife Refuge covers 21,820 acres of salt marshes, sand dunes, dikes, canals, woodlands, and prairie. There is an abundance and diversity of wildlife and the bird checklist documents over 300 species. The beauty found here is stunning. This is a nice run along sandy, dirt roads through the wildlife refuge with great views. There are no elevation changes.

This is a popular trail for hikers and bicyclists looking for a fun and easy-going trail. You will see glimpses of the Missouri River along the way. Keep your eyes out for waterfowl and migratory birds. The trail is mostly flat but does have some gentle grades. The north half of this trail is paved and the south half has a fine gravel surface.

The trails at Elk City State Park rank among the best in Kansas. This trail is a 15-mile trail which winds along a rocky ridge on the north side of the lake, travels along sheer rock walls, under rock canopies, through rock tunnels and chambers, up rock steps to bluffs overlooking the lake, and around giant boulders and is regarded as the best hike in the state by Outside magazine. The scenery is phenomenal and there are so many spectacular views of the lake. It is rugged with some steep climbs and descents on the ridge overlooking the lake.

More than 12 miles of paved trail follow a greenbelt along the Indian Creek, through Overland Park, and along Tomahawk Creek, through Leawood. It weaves through a business park, residential areas, and thirteen park areas in Overland Park. Much of the trail is surprisingly quiet and some parts are even secluded, despite travelling through the city. The trail is very beautiful and scenic and showcases the natural beauty of the creeks and the forest that borders the creeks. The trail can be quite crowded and congested at times. Several access points are found throughout, making it easy to customize your trip for different lengths.

The Chautauqua Hills Trail is located on the north side of Toronto Lake in a rugged and wooded area. You will begin by crossing a pedestrian bridge over an inlet of the lake then pass through scenic woodlands, over and around large sandstone outcroppings, and tallgrass prairie that often towers several feet overhead. One unique section of the trail travels through prairie, skirting the edge of the woods and parallels a ridge with enormous sandstone boulders. The trail is well-maintained and is rated by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks as moderately difficult.

This is a beautiful trail through Fancy Creek State Park on the north shore of Tuttle Creek Lake. It tracks up and down hills of cedar forest and native grasslands with rock outcrops and ridges that provide challenges. This is one of the best and most unique trails in Kansas and is very popular with mountain bikers as well as hikers. The trail is very rocky on the upper sections with mostly cedar trees and the lower sections are mostly deciduous trees and grass with many small creek crossings. The views and scenery are wonderful.

The trails at Elk City State Park rank among the best in Kansas. This trail first winds through young timber, woody vegetation, grasses, and wildflowers and then reaches the top of a ridge, where you will find several table rocks that are great for sitting and enjoying the fabulous views. The western side of the loop is somewhat rugged as it climbs into the rocks and travels along the ridge. The scenery through the woods is very peaceful and beautiful as you make your way back to the trailhead.

Dornwood Park is a 110-acre city park and nature preserve located in southeast Topeka. The park offers a variety of public nature trails that are popular with both hikers and mountain bikers. The trail meanders along deer Creek in heavily-forested, rolling terrain, offering some steep rocky climbs, descents, and switchbacks. There are also some challenging and technical singletrack and some flat, smooth, and fast areas. This is a great spot for a fairly quick ride, varied terrain, and great scenery.

This trail is located in Kanopolis State Park in the rolling hills, bluffs, and woods of the Smoky Hills region of the state. This trail is a pleasure to explore and offers great scenery, rugged beauty, and stunning vistas. You will cross the grasslands, dip into the canyons, and explore caves and the small streams that have cut the canyons. Wildlife is abundant and wildflowers brighten the landscape. Great views of Kanopolis Lake are also a highlight.

This route is part of the Blue River Parkway trail system, located along the Blue River in south Kansas City. This parkway is a beautiful get-away from the busy city where several multi-purpose trails are open for hiking, mountain biking, and in some locations, horseback riding. Please respect the trails by not riding them when they are wet and muddy causing eroded and damaged trails. The scenery is gorgeous as you ride through a lush, forested greenway along the pretty river. There are several trails, most of which are linked at some point, making it easy to customize your ride. This route is along the west side of the river, combining the Old Railroad Trail with the Ridge Trail.