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Kanopolis Lake – Horsethief Canyon loop from Kanopolis State Park Trailhead C

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Kanopolis Lake – Horsethief Canyon loop from Kanopolis State Park Trailhead C

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Kanopolis Lake – Horsethief Canyon loop from Kanopolis State Park Trailhead C

01:27

5.32km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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388 m

Kanopolis Lake

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Kanopolis Lake, like many lakes in western Kansas, is man-made. The Smoky Hill River was dammed in 1948 for flood control purposes, and today the lake is used for rereation.

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2.41 km

Horsethief Canyon

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Although the true origin of the name "Horsethief Canyon" has been lost to time, there are many stories. One tale describes a pair of horse thieves who were caught, killed, and buried in the canyon by a local deputy.

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5.32 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.54 km

2.16 km

629 m

Surfaces

5.31 km

< 100 m

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