Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Blue Rapids, Kansas

This trail follows along the historic Big Blue River to where it will meet with Tuttle Creek Lake. Along this route, you will find old ghost towns of Irving and Cleburne, a natural spring (which,…
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This trail takes you along the Big Blue River and through a historic part of Kansas. Where you will see a Ferry crossing and Alcove Spring Park, a stopping Point along the Oregon Trail. At…
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This trail follows the east bank of the Big Blue River along mostly gravel roads with easy access. It offers scenic views of the Flint Hills, abundant wildlife, and vibrant wildflowers. Several access points along…
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The trail runs in a straight line with a few climbs and drops, and the surface is generally smooth aside from some bumps and corrugated patches. It winds through farmland, so travelers should stay alert…
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River Run Spur is mostly gravel roads that are less maintained and that follows along the edge of Tuttle Creek Lake, This trail will take you through the beautiful flint hills area where you see…
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The trail can be divided into three distinct sections. At the start, it follows a well-maintained, creamy-colored path that remains mostly straight and skirts past several farmhouses. Beyond that, travelers enter a dirt track between…
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The trail runs mostly straight, intersecting with other grid-pattern tracks and passing by an idyllic farmhouse. It begins with a slightly rough surface and no trees, but gradually smooths out as you continue, and ends…
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The trail follows a narrow, dusty gravel surface that remains mostly straight while incorporating a few climbs and descents. Along the way, travelers cross two bridges, one rated for three tons and another for ten…
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The trail is a smooth, narrow gravel path with few corrugations or bumps, winding through farmland with minimal local traffic. The route features gentle ascents and descents as it crosses rolling hills. There are no…
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The trail remains mostly smooth, with only a few corrugated patches near the main intersection. This well-maintained gravel road undulates over rolling hills, presenting gentle climbs and descents that open into wide vistas. Travelers should…
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The trail stays mostly smooth as it winds through rolling hills and crosses a charming bridge near its center. Composed of well-maintained gravel, the route features gentle ascents and descents with open views of the…
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The trail remains mostly smooth and well-maintained, although a few corrugated sections appear where it intersects other tracks and a paved road. It runs straight through open fields, passing picturesque farmhouses and rolling hills that…
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The trail follows a narrow ribbon of dusty gravel that remains mostly smooth as it winds through open farmland and passes several farmhouses. Along the way, it crosses a paved road, providing access to two…
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Approaching from the south, this trail ranks among the most scenic routes in Eastern Kansas. It follows mostly well-maintained gravel that can become thick in spots, presenting a challenge for cyclists or bikers. The sublime…
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This trail follows a very well-maintained gravel road that remains mostly smooth as it winds through a hilly landscape. Drivers will navigate numerous ascents and descents, with occasional rocky or bumpy sections demanding attention. There…
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The trail follows a well-maintained gravel road running along a ridgeline, providing expansive views of the surrounding hills. Scattered farming infrastructure and a few cattle are visible, but most of the route passes through an…
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This trail follows a well-maintained gravel road that remains arrow-straight primarily, with a few gentle climbs and drops along its length. If you approach from the south, you'll encounter a steep descent demanding careful steering.…
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This run of dusty, narrow gravel rolls out mostly smooth, though the surface ripples with a few corrugated stretches that keep speeds in check. It bends past a handful of houses and skirts the edge…
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This section represents the trail's most technical challenges, though you can bypass it by remaining on the main artery route. Despite its short length, this narrow path sees little use and receives no maintenance. You'll…
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This trail follows a narrow ribbon of smooth gravel that occasionally gives way to rocky patches, winding through a dense forest flanked by a sea of open fields. You'll likely spot deer browsing along the…
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This trail is fairly narrow, with smooth, well-maintained sections giving way to rocky, muddy stretches. It winds through rolling hills, rising and falling over gentle ascents and descents before crossing a small stream. Alongside the…
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This trail is as sublime as the trail before it and unfolds over well-maintained gravel, showing few potholes or bumps as it winds through green rolling hills with gentle ascents and descents. Scattered farms and…
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This trail is sublime, unfolding over well-maintained gravel that shows few potholes or bumps as it winds through green rolling hills with gentle ascents and descents. Scattered farms dot the landscape, and the route crosses…
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This trail winds through a heavily treed landscape where the gravel surface stays buttery smooth for the most part, punctuated by a few gentle climbs and descents. Along the way, you'll cross several shallow rivers…
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This is a brief stretch of wide, nicely graded gravel that rolls over a series of gentle hills. The surface stays mostly smooth, though loose stones gather at the edges in places, so keep an…
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The route begins as a single-lane track with little upkeep, and after rain, it turns slick enough to keep you on your toes. Early on, it skirts a barricaded bridge--one of several abandoned crossings in…
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This segment runs along a broad stretch of well-graded gravel that remains mostly smooth, though light corrugations remind you it serves regular traffic. Midway, it climbs a tall, sturdy bridge spanning a muddy creek where…
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This trail begins on a narrow, well-maintained track that climbs steadily into the hills and intersects a section of the Flint Trail where motor vehicles are prohibited. In that stretch, free-range bison roam, and the…
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This stretch of gravel runs long and wide, its surface kept in good shape yet busy with intersecting back roads and even a four-lane highway, so steady eyes for oncoming traffic are essential. You will…
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This broad gravel road is tidy-looking but tilts and is off-camber just enough in certain stretches to feel slick when the loose stone shifts beneath the wheels. It rises and dips over gentle hills, slipping…
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