Near Ranch Legacy Trail
Bison crossing the road.
Near Ranch Legacy Trail
Mowed ranch road ruts that make up most of the Ranch Legacy Trail.
Near Ranch Legacy Trail
Park map showing the entire trail system.

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Ranch Legacy Trail

4.0 (3 Ratings)
Close encounters with wild bison in Kansas' only national preserve.
1.9
mi
Distance
175
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFamily FriendlyViewsWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.93mi
Distance
175ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
1,407ft
High Point
1,226ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Ranch Legacy Trail starts at a trailhead in the visitors center parking lot. It follows mowed grass paths and old ranch roads which are mostly dirt ruts. It is a one-way trail that connects to the Scenic Overlook Trail in the Windmill Pasture, home to the park's bison herd. It also gives access to the Crusher Hill Loop and the Z Bar Spur which is a connector to the Fox Creek Trail.

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Contributors
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