Near Chautauqua Hills: Red Loop
The tread disappears...needs more people!
Near Chautauqua Hills: Red Loop
The view is worth the hard work to get there!
Near Chautauqua Hills: Red Loop
Looked like beach access if you want to climb down the rocks
Near Chautauqua Hills: Red Loop
Into the trees and rocks again!

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Chautauqua Hills: Red Loop

4.0 (1 Rating)
It's like Miller's Meadow and Fall River had a baby.
2.3
mi
Distance
62
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
LakeViews
Access Issues
This is a Kansas State Park, there is a daily parking fee and overnight camping fee.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.27mi
Distance
62ft
Elevation Gain
73ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
969ft
High Point
918ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Red Loop has two sections: close to the lake and in the pasture. Close to the lake is very rocky and challenging where the pasture is easy hiking. The overlook of the lake along the far south end of the Red Loop is very pretty and the hike there is totally worth it! The trees are well marked with red paint. Use the map or follow the red painted on the trees.

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Contributors
Andy Cramb