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Green Thumb Nature Trail
  • Trail Season: Year-around
  • Length of Trail: 1 mile(s)
  • Trail Activities: Walking, Canoe/Kayaking
  • There is camping located near the trail
  • There is a permit required on the trail
  • Location of Start: N37 15.516 W095 46.736
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    This interpretive nature trail is a loop design with its trailhead located in the Timber Road Campground. Features of the trail include two wooden pedestrian footpaths, which are about 33-40 feet in length and interpretive signing informing hikers of the plants and animals native to this area. The trail is described as a moderately strenuous hike that is somewhat uphill. At the top of the hill, the surrounding trees frame a spectacular view of Elk City Lake.


Trail Milage Map #3

Lands End (cabin area) back West to the State Park Beach.  You'll pass entrances for Campground #1.  If you're on the Blue Trail you'll see Red Stairways that lead up to the Campground with Water & Restroom availability. 

  • The First Set will take you near Site A32 / Shelter #4. 
  • The Second Set will be near the Camp Host of that Campground.
  • The Third Set will take you near Site A1.   A frost free hydrant is just North of that site.

5/30/20 - 5/31/20: Rockin'K Spring Benefit Ride / The Kansas Horse Council
Trail riding - benefit fundraiser for Rockin'K Campground
(Rockin'K Camground)

Kanopolis Multi-Use Trails Horsethief Canyon Trails Can be accessed at Trailheads A,B,C & D
  • Trail Season: Year-around
  • Length of Trail: 5.5 mile(s)
  • Trail Activities: Walking, Horse Riding, Mt. Biking
  • There is camping located near the trail
  • There is a permit required on the trail
  • Location of Start: N38 39.321' W098 00.100'
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    Two sections of the trail system, referred to as the Horsethief Canyon trails, connect the Rockin' K Trails to the Prairie Trails. The orange Horsethief Canyon Trail is one of the more difficult trails in the trail system. It has three relatively easy water crossings, but the trail is narrow in spots and goes in and out of rocky canyons. The blue Horsethief Canyon Trail is short and easy but has three water crossings that can present a challenge. These crossings can be very deep.


8/30/24 - 9/2/24: ANNUAL Friends of Perry Lake Wild Horse Trails
Horse Event
(Perry State Park)

Kanopolis Runner

Kansas Ultra Runners on the trail. (Photo by Gary Henry from Kansas Ultra Runners Society webpage.)

9/3/21 - 9/6/21: ANNUAL Friends of Perry Lake Wild Horse Trails
Trial Ride
(Perry State Park)

9/1/23 - 9/5/23: ANNUAL Friends of Perry Lake Wild Horse Trails
Trial Ride
(Perry State Park)

Randolph Equestrian Trail
  • Trail Season: year around
  • Length of Trail: 13 mile(s)
  • Trail Activities: Walking, Horse Riding
  • There is camping located near the trail
  • There is a permit required on the trail
  • Location of Start: N39 25.537 W96 42.732'
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    Encompasses a wide variety of terrain offering views of the flint hills, the lake and wildlife.