Near Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
U.S. Route 50 - Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve Kansas
Near Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
Bison crossing the road.
Near Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
Bison on the trail.
Near Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
Mowed ranch road ruts that make up most of the Ranch Legacy Trail.
Near Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
Park map showing the entire trail system.

Looking for more photos?

View All Photos
Driving Directions
Hike Route

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve

4.0 (1 Rating)
Come experience a prime example of Tallgrass Prairie in this National Preserve.
15.4
mi
Distance
778
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
ViewsWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
15.35mi
Distance
778ft
Elevation Gain
778ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
1,518ft
High Point
1,220ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Starting from the parking area, head south on the Ranch Legacy Trail as you delve into the Tallgrass. A few miles in, you'll reach a junction with the Crusher Hill Loop. Make a left to loop around Crusher Hill, and another left onto the Scenic Overlook Trail thereafter. The loop passes multiple intersections with connector trails along this portion, but stay on the main loop until you find signs for the Prairie Fire Loop. Continue left onto the Prairie Fire Loop toward the Palmer Creek Loop, At this point, be sure to take time and enjoy the peaceful water and your riparian surroundings. When you're ready to continue on, head south along the Prairie Fire Loop to meet up with the Davis Trail and a southerly journey back to the parking area.

Route Conditions

Report Conditions
No Condition Reports
Report Conditions

Nearby Hike Routes

Trail of Two Cities

Hike Route

Trail of Two Cities

Family Friendly
easy
8.52 mi
+139 ft
Santa Fe Lake - North Trail

Hike Route

Santa Fe Lake - North Trail

Family Friendly
moderate
4.11 mi
+28 ft
Lakeside Park and Centennial Lake Paths

Hike Route

Lakeside Park and Centennial Lake Paths

Family Friendly
easy
5.36 mi
+14 ft
North Chisholm Creek Park

Hike Route

North Chisholm Creek Park

Birding
easy
2.42 mi
+0 ft
Salina Levee Trail

Hike Route

Salina Levee Trail

River/Creek
easy
17.76 mi
+30 ft
Chisholm Creek Park Nature Trail Loop

Hike Route

Chisholm Creek Park Nature Trail Loop

Birding
moderate
3.28 mi
+13 ft
Contributors
Hunter R