Conestoga Loop

Trail Overview

This is a well-maintained gravel road. It is two vehicles wide in nearly all places. A two-wheel drive vehicle can traverse when dry. Cell service is spotty at best. The weather can change at a moment's notice, check forecasts, and be prepared. Although this is not technically a remote location, in the event of an emergency, there may not be any people around. I spent 3 days camping here and only ever saw one other human.

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Difficulty

Semi-remote gravel road. No obstacles to speak of.

History

The history here is one of the biggest draws. This trail passes within a few hundred yards of the trailhead for the Conestoga Route of the Old Santa Fe Trail, and follows parallel to the original trail for almost 30 miles. You can access Middle Spring, an oasis in the sea of grass used by Natives for thousands of years, and then more recently, by travelers on the Santa Fe Trail. Point of Rocks is also on this route; it is the 3rd highest point in the state of Kansas and overlooks the Cimarron River Valley.

Technical Rating

Conestoga Loop can be accessed by the following ride types:

• High-Clearance 4x4
• SUV