The following is a directory of mountain bike trails in the state of Kansas, varying from smooth and flowing trails to challenging singletrack, located in some of the most scenic places in the state.
Most of the mountain bike trails in Kansas are cross-country trails, that place an emphasis on speed and flow. However, there are also quite a few technical trails, and even some downhill runs and skill parks.
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A mountain biking park in Pittsburg, Kansas, set on the site of an abandoned coal mine, so the terrain is rough and rolling, with lots of jumps, tight turns, and small hills.
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A city park in Wichita, Kansas that has been developed for singletrack bicycling and hiking/running use, with about 2 miles of basic, intermediate and advanced trails.
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Approximately 6.8 miles of singletrack for hiking and biking at Fall River Lake near Toronto, Kansas.
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Over 13 miles of beginner and intermediate-level mountain bike trails around the shores of Banner Creek Reservoir near Holton, Kansas.
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Big Creek Trail is located in Hays, Kansas, and is an enjoyable 8.75-mile trail that follows alongside Big Creek. located near historic Fort Hays.
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A 32-mile long trail that passes through a variety of wooded, riparian and grassland areas along the shoreline of Pomona Lake in east-central Kansas.
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There are three sets of trails near Camp Alexander in Emporia, Kansas, consisting of singletrack and open doubletrack for riders of easy to moderate skill level.
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There are 9 miles of singletrack and doubletrack mountain bike trails with over 1000 feet of climbing, with a great combination of flowing track, tight and twisty technical rocky areas, and roller coaster ascents and drops.
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Cheney State Park at Cheney Reservoir features three biking trails totaling about 6 miles in length.
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A huge expanse of protected land in the southwest corner of the state, with the 19-mile Santa Fe Companion Trail and the 10.5-mile Turkey Trail available for mountain biking.
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This 25-mile mountain bike trail on the north shore of Clinton Lake in Lawrence is one of the longest and most popular mountain bike trails in Kansas.
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Coronado Heights rises 300 feet above the plains near Lindsborg, KS, with a spectacular view from the top, and 3 miles of mountain bike and hiking trails that wind around the hill.
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This southeast Kansas park, located near Farlington, offers rich history and spectacular scenery, as well as the Drywood Creek Mountain Bike Trail, a very technical but mostly flat trail that is about 7 miles long.
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The trail system at this southeastern Kansas park features 17 miles of mountain bike trails through woodlands and prairies, offering spectacular scenery and breathtaking views of Toronto Lake.
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This small Topeka park offers a variety trails that are popular with both hikers and cyclists, with both smooth, fast sections and challenging technical singletrack.
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El Dorado, Kansas offers four bicycle trails, including a paved multi-use trail, a hiking/biking trail, a 17-mile equestrian/biking trail, and the challenging Double Black Diamond Mountain Bike Trail.
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This park features the 4-mile Eagle Rock Mountain Bike Trail and the paved 3.3-mile South Squaw Bike Trail, as well as a nationally-recognized system of hiking and nature trails.
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The trail system at this southeastern Kansas park offers 6.5 miles of hiking and mountain bike trails through oak woodlands, winding streams, and tallgrass prairie featuring a remarkable diversity of plant and animal life.
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This trail near Manhattan is one of the best and most unique in Kansas, with 4.3 miles of trail winding through dense cedar forest and open native grassland, running along rocky ridges with scenic overlooks along the way.
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Elleven miles of twisty singletrack carries riders through trees, brush, and gyp rock formations at Ford County State Fishing Lake near Dodge City, Kansas.
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Ulysses, in the southwestern corner of Kansas, offers four miles of hard-packed dirt mountain bike trail with plenty of short hills, big drops, and fast grassy stretches.
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The Gunn Park Trails are located in Fort Scott, Kansas, with several miles of mostly non-technical trails in a wooded area near the Marmaton River.
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The Hickory Creek Trail at John Redmond Reservoir offers about 20 miles of multi-use trail for hikers, horseback riders, and mountain bikers.
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Over 50 miles of mountain bike trails located just south of Kansas City in the eastern part of the state.
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Enjoy the scenic Smoky Hills region of Kansas just southwest of Salina on nearly 25 miles of multi-use trails that loop through canyons, trees, and high prairie with a variety of terrain and difficulty levels.
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A recreational park for off-road vehicles, mountain biking, and hiking, located near Fort Scott, Kansas. Over 60 miles of beginner, intermediate, and expert-level trails.
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A Johnson County park with 17 miles of trails, including both multi-use paved trails and mountain bike-only singletrack trails, with difficulty levels suitable for beginner, intermediate, and advanced riders.
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A 2-mile trail that circles Barton County Lake near Great Bend, KS. Mostly flat singletrack through woods, with a few steep and technical sections.
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A fast and smooth 9-mile trail with some nice roller coaster hills, located along the Kansas River in Lawrence, Kansas.
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The Lehigh Portland Trails are built on the site of a former cement plant and quarry, along the banks of Elm Creek in Iola, Kansas, and feature both wide gravel trails and natural-surface singletrack.
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This Topeka park is located adjacent to the Kansas Governor's mansion, and offers over 6 miles of bike paths and mountain bike trails through the woods and meadows overlooking the Kansas River.
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A mountain bike trail featuring several miles of smooth hard-packed dirt singletrack that winds through the woods along the west bank of the Blue River in Manhattan, Kansas.
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Located in east central Kansas, this reservoir offers several mountain bike trails, covering a total of over 30 miles of trail wandering through the prairie and into rocky ravines and woodlands.
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Melvern Riverfront Park and Trails in Melvern, Kansas features several miles of trails along the Marais des Cygnes River.
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Over 35 miles of trails in the parks around the largest reservoir in Kansas, located just west of Manhattan.
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Designed and built specifically for serious mountain biking, this trail features nearly 24 miles of singletrack trail and 2 miles of old abandoned campground roads.
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14 miles of hiking, biking, and horse trails that weave among a panorama of sand dunes, prairie, woodlands and wetlands at this unique natural setting near Hutchinson in central Kansas.
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Year-round mountain bike trails for all skill levels at this small lake east of Wichita.
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A 7-mile trail that circles the Scott State Fishing Lake, through a startling oasis of natural springs, deep wooded canyons, and craggy bluffs on the western Kansas prairie near Scott City.
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The Shady Bend Trail near Osborne, KS offers 4 miles of singletrack through a wooded area, and consists of five loops of mostly flat terrain along the South Fork of the Solomon River.
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Five miles of some of the best technical singletrack in the Kansas City area, along with paved multi-use trails and a challenging road loop.
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A popular 13-mile paved multi-use pathway passing along Shunga Creek in Topeka, Kansas, with adjoining BMX track and several miles of mountain bike trails.
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Several miles of hiking and biking on a prominent bluff top on the south edge of Topeka that offers a panoramic view of the entire city.
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Wilson Lake's epic Switchgrass Mountain Bike Trail provides a challenging 22-mile excursion over hills and through valleys in the heart of the Smoky Hills.
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Over 4 miles of twisty singletrack and gravel doubletrack trails that carry you through a diverse natural environment that includes wetlands, forested areas, grasslands, a creek, and several "coal pit" ponds.
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There are about 4.5 miles of mountain bike located at this city lake near Winfield, in the scenic Flint Hills of south-central Kansas.
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The Wyandotte County Lake Park Trails are located in Kansas City, Kansas and are being developed as hiking and mountain biking trails.
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