Near Salina Levee Trail
The levee trail is all a fine to small rock surface.
Near Salina Levee Trail
The trail is great, very relaxing get-away from the city.
Near Salina Levee Trail
Walking the Salina Levee Trail
Near Salina Levee Trail
You can cross here, but watch out for trains.
Near Salina Levee Trail
Running the Levee Trail

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Salina Levee Trail

2.7 (3 Ratings)
A pleasant connection of gravel trail sections by the Smoky Hill River and around Salina.
17.8
mi
Distance
30
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
River/CreekViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
17.76mi
Distance
30ft
Elevation Gain
30ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
1,250ft
High Point
1,217ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
To access the starting point, head south to the intersection of E Schilling Rd and S Ohio St. Head east and then southeast along the Salina Levee Trail, South section through open fields. After 2.25 miles, there is a parking area at the Salina Soccer Complex, which makes for an alternative starting point. Continue north along the outskirts of town, enjoying the open sky views with many parks and additional parking areas along the way. At just over five miles, you'll arrive at Indian Rock Park, which is a great place to explore. Use the Salina Connector to continue onto the Salina Levee Trails, Northeast section along the river. After 7.5 miles, cross the railroad tracks and Old Hwy 40 onto the final section. Salina Levee Trail, North bends around for close to four miles of path before ending at W North Street. You can take any number of streets back to the starting point and a direct route would be to continue east on W North Street until it hits N Ohio St, which connects to the south to E Schilling Rd.
History & Background
The trail was completed in 1995 after being awarded a Kansas Department of Transportation grant in 1993. It continues to be extended and is getting quite a bit longer than its original 3.1 miles and nearly circumnavigates the city now!

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