Lawrence to Herington
OSM map layer · LineString
38.67, -95.94 · rel 9058231
38.67, -95.94 · rel 9058231
Flint Hills Nature Trail
200,3 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Kansas · 38.67°N ·
95.94°W
200,3km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
24
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 17 points along the route
What will you encounter?
5× Attraction
7× monument
4× ruins
1× summit
Covered Wagon
Attraction ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Post Office Oak
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Company C 137th Infantry Division
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Council Oak
Attraction ·
28 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Fmr. site of HU tower (Interlocking)
ruins ·
35 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Agency Building
monument ·
90 m off route
0,0 km
0%
old MKT Depot
Attraction ·
129 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Shank Hill
summit ·
166 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Kaw Tribal Seal
monument ·
193 m off route
0,0 km
0%
ATSF Osage City Depot Museum
Attraction ·
229 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Locomotive #1073
Attraction ·
251 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Seth Hays Home
monument ·
260 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Ke La Lah Heo's Hut
ruins ·
275 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Monument to the Unknown Kanza Warrior
monument ·
356 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Fmr. location of Missouri Pacific Depot
ruins ·
433 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Kick A Poo's Hut
ruins ·
473 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Douglas County Memorial of Honor
monument ·
209 m off route
200,3 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Flint Hills Nature Trail is 200.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Flint Hills Nature Trail takes approximately 49h 51min to complete.
No, Flint Hills Nature Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Flint Hills Nature Trail starts near coordinates 38.9736, -95.2361.
Flint Hills Nature Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Flint Hills Nature Trail is maintained and managed by American Discovery Trail Society.
Yes, Flint Hills Nature Trail is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.