Prairie Pillars Trail

Trail Overview

This trail will take you through the heart of western Kansas chalk country. The trail winds along sandy gravel roads, with epic views of the Kansas Prairie and unique geological formations. You may see plenty of wildlife like whitetail deer, turkey, and pronghorn. Along this trail, you will pass by Castle Rock, Monument Rocks, Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park, the Little Pyramids, and, of course, the Historic Lake Scott State Park. Don't forget to leave time to hike around at these different locations. Take your time exploring these iconic formations, where you may even see some evidence of prehistoric fossils from the Cretaceous period. Do keep in mind the weather when traveling; heavy rains may affect roads and make them muddy or have some standing water.

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Difficulty

Primarily sandy gravel roads that are maintained, but keep in mind the weather can affect this due to heavy rain causing muddy areas or shallow standing water. When dry, some cars and most SUVs will have no trouble.

Technical Rating

Prairie Pillars Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

• High-Clearance 4x4
• SUV