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A varied trail with wildlife that parallels the paved road around the lake.


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Map Key

7.2

Miles

11.6

KM

Loop

2,901' 884 m

High

2,806' 855 m

Low

290' 88 m

Up

297' 90 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

9%

Max Grade (5°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Fall Colors · Lake · Views · Wildlife

Open year-round.

Description

Thje trail starts just inside the Lake Scott State Park entrance at Barrel Springs. The initial trail is shaded singletrack turning into doubletrack. Expect to see deer and turkey depending on the time of day. The trail parallels the paved road that goes around lake with many different lake and rock formation views. The trail is available for horseback riding, mountain biking, and walking/running.

Flora & Fauna

Turkeys and deer are a common site.

Contacts

Shared By:

Kenton Eckels

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Trail Rankings

#157

in Kansas

#23,205

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Photos

Landscape photo taken near historic Steele family monument
Aug 6, 2023 near Scott City, KS
Rock formation looking up from trail.
Sep 25, 2016 near Scott City, KS
Entrance.
Sep 25, 2016 near Scott City, KS
View from the trail.
Sep 25, 2016 near Scott City, KS
Early part of shaded trail.
Sep 25, 2016 near Scott City, KS

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