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Mushroom Rock State Park

3.7 (12 reviews)

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Jim H.

This 5-acre park is definitely "off the beaten path" -- something like 30 miles off I-70 and then 2.6 miles up a dirt road. We were actually driving one of the Kansas "scenic byways" (Prairie Trail Scenic Byway) which passes Kanopolis State Park a few miles south of this park on KS Route 141. I was surprised to find 7 Yelp reviews when checking out the site. After passing the 1st park, we were watching for Mushroom Rock State Park when we saw a sign with an arrow pointing up a dirt road. There was no indication of how far up the road or anything and we almost turned back a couple of times because we weren't sure where we going. Then - 2.6 miles later - we spotted the Mushroom Rock State Park sign. As noted above, this is a very small (5 acre) state park but it has some great rock formations. There are two really good ones, one on the north side of the road and one across a small bridge on the south side of the road. There are a couple of picnic tables and a wide spot in the road for parking but little else. There is an outhouse that actually looks good from the outside but it's really the pits (pun intended) inside and I'd recommend avoiding it unless you're REALLY desperate.

Paul G.

We really like Mushroom Rock State Park and usually feel too rushed to stop. This time it was early afternoon so we decided take a drive by and hike a bit! It's only a short drive from the highway between Ellsworth & Salina and we feel it's well worth your time to stop. Not a large park as it is just the outcropping of the rocks that makes it unique. They actually look like mushrooms. It's part of the same rock outcropping that forms Rock City. The Mushrooms or pedestals are really examples of Hoodoos and are formed by the weathering & erosion of the Dakota Sandstone . It is the smallest State Park in Kansas. It's a nice family area with its trails, picnic tables and of course, rocks to climb on.

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Some fantastic rock formations at this park. It was clean and well maintained. Don't miss it if you're in the area.

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Kanopolis Lake State Park - Pretty area

Kanopolis Lake State Park

4.4(10 reviews)
0.0 mi

Beautiful park! We started our hike at Buffalo Track Canton Nature Trailhead, which is located a…read moreshort drive into Kanopolis Lake State Park. This trailhead has two entrance points, and one is usually more manicured than the other. We didn't know there was a difference at the time and took the path less traveled and less tended to. Which was unfortunate for us because we were walking through tall grasses and brush, which was uncomfortable because some of the people I was hiking with were wearing shorts. So, if you want a more pleasant hike, make sure you're taking the hiking trail that has been mowed. Other than slapping away plants and hoping we weren't transporting ticks, the hike was great and the scenery here is beautiful. Our trail was a little less than a mile one way, and led us to a really cool cave with rocks that looked like the profile of a person! We checked out the cave for a while, then headed back. Once you're at the cave, you do have an option to travel down another trail to go farther into the park, but we chose to just head back. There's a lake here and other things, but we only visited the park to hike. We had a great time hiking, though! This part of Kansas is beautiful, and walking through Kanopolis is a great way to experience some of it.

Great camping spot and lake. Shower facilities could use some cleaning and updated paint but…read moreoverall a really nice spot.

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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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Coronado Heights - Making s'mores at the fire pit

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