Near Chautauqua Hills: Yellow Loop
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Near Chautauqua Hills: Yellow Loop
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Chautauqua Hills: Yellow Loop

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It's like Miller's Meadow and Fall River had a baby.
2.3
mi
Distance
70
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Lakefront
Access Issues
This is a Kansas State Park, there is a daily parking fee and overnight camping fee.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.3mi
Distance
70ft
Elevation Gain
59ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
949ft
High Point
919ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Yellow Loop offers more flowing singletrack and two backcountry camping sites (only one is marked)! The rocks get more intense as you travel north from the Blue Loop for a little while and then they taper off. The further north you travel, the fewer rocks you encounter until finally you're crossing over to the east side of the cove and you spend some time hiking field trails. There is another short opportunity to hike more rock gardens as the trail heads back towards the lake front and then it hands off to the Red Loop. The trees are well marked with yellow paint. Use the map or follow the yellow painted on the trees.

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Contributors
Andy Cramb