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Kanopolis Lake State Park

4.4 (10 reviews)

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Great state park! Awesome hikes that lead to caves. Would definitely recommend to anyone.

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Found myself driving across Kansas one July. Dropped into this place. The Horsethief Canyon area was pretty spectacular. Felt like something way farther out West. There's all kinds of interesting sandstone cliffs and canyons here, and pretty decent hiking trails. Most of the canyon walls are totally covered in 100+ years of graffiti carvings. Usually not a fan of graffiti but there was something about this that was pretty cool. Wild place, kind of weird. Suffocating heat in July even at daybreak. I don't think I'd ever been that hot before and I was living down South at the time. Definitely a must-see if you're driving through the Smoky Hills area. I had no idea what to expect, but thought that whole area was incredibly beautiful. Didn't camp, but the lake looked like a great spot to spend the night.

The start of the Buffalo Track Trail heads through rolling meadows before hitting the canyons.

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A wonderful state park. The camping is great and the hiking trails are fantastic. A great place to spend a weekend.

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There's all kinds of interesting sandstone cliffs and canyons here, and pretty decent hiking trails.

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Coronado Heights - S'more at the fire pit

Coronado Heights

4.6(15 reviews)
16.3 mi

Wow! Visiting Coronado Heights was one of the highlights of my trip to south central Kansas. Kansas…read moreisn't known for its elevation, but this is one place in the area where you can feel like you're up high. In reality, it's just a hill, sitting in front of a plain, asking you to love it. But it's a pretty neat hill, Coronado Heights is. And on the top of the hill is a castle! Yes, there's a real castle here, which you can explore. It's believed that Spanish explorer Francisco Vasquez de Coronado and his soldiers used this area as a lookout point because it sits about 300 feet above the prairie. All kinds of historical items have been found in this area that back up this idea, including bits of chain mail and Spanish coins. I visited around sunset, which is a beautiful time to visit. There are a few picnic areas that you can use, with fire pits, grills and tables. The people I was with had the foresight to bring some marshmallows, chocolate and graham crackers, so we made some s'mores and enjoyed them in the twilight near the castle. It was a beautiful time. One thing to note: The restrooms are primitive (aka port-a-potties).

This place is advertised as the "best view in kansas", i wouldn't say that, but It's a good view!…read moreWe really wanted to see the history behind this place but there were limited signs. You gotta look it up yourself. With that being said, this is a great place to visit. There are cool structures, lots of tables for picnics, and a bathroom. The castle has stairs you can walk up which allows you to look over the edge. In the fall this would be beautiful!!

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