Alcove Springs Trail

Total Miles 13.2
Technical Rating
1 Easy
Best Time Spring, Summer, Fall
Trail Type Full-Width Road
Accessible By
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Trail Overview

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 Alcove Spring, there is plenty of hiking and history from a natural spring water fall, to rock carvings and grave sites, and plenty of wildlife. Don't forget to stop off in the towns of Marysville and Blue Rapids at their museums. Marysville is also home to the Pony Express and black squirrels.

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Difficulty

This is a gravel road with a small portion that is less maintained.

History

Stopping point along the Oregon Trail, Pony Express.

Technical Rating

1

Alcove Springs Trail Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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