Walking Trails Near Lawrence was first published in 1985 and sold over 1,000 copies in booklet form. It's now available on the web, and you can read it online or download it to your smartphone and carry it with your as you explore the trails.
The booklet contains detailed information about the following trails in and around Lawrence, Kansas:
- Baker Wetlands Trails
- Burcham-Constance Parks Trail
- Fitch Nature Trail
- Burroughs Creek Trail
- Kansas River Levee Trail
- Kaw River Trail
- Landon Nature Trail
- Latham Trail
- Naismith Valley Park Trail
- Heatherwood Trail
- Northshore Trail
- Perry Lake Trail
- Mary's Lake or Red Cedar Trail
- Riverfront Park Trails
- Sanders Mound Trail
- Barber School Trail
- SLT Hike and Bike Path
- Flint Hills Nature Trail
The booklet was written by Clark H. Coan, Public Information Specialist for Sunflower Recreational Trails. It is available here with his permission. If you have any questions about the trails, you can contact Clark at 785-842-3458 or clarkcoan@yahoo.com. Clark also publishes the Kansas Trail News, an email newsletter of trail news from around the Sunflower State.