Self-Guided Nature Trail Loop – King's Creek Loop loop from Konza Prairie trailhead

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Kansas

Riley County

Self-Guided Nature Trail Loop – King's Creek Loop loop from Konza Prairie trailhead

Moderate

3.0

(4)

hikers

Self-Guided Nature Trail Loop – King's Creek Loop loop from Konza Prairie trailhead

02:44

10.2km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Tips

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Konza Prairie Biological Station

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.25 km

Viewpoint

1.25 km

Self-Guided Nature Trail Loop

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

At the southern end of the segment there is an informational board and a lookout over the tallgrass prairie. Along the ridge hikers can see across the Kaw River Valley and Flint Hills.

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2.24 km

King's Creek Loop

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Tallgrass prairie and sweeping views distinguish the ridge of the King's Creek loop from the meadows and trees by the creek. The best time to hike is late spring when …

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8.61 km

Hokanson Homestead

Highlight • Historical Site

The Hokanson Homestead was purchased by Swedish immigrant Andrew Hokanson in 1878, and became a highly successful farm due to natural year-round irrigation. In 1948 it was sold to the …

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10.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.17 km

3.88 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.27 km

3.84 km