Hike, bike, or horseback ride. Herington is the starting point of the recreational trail converted from the old railroad beds. The Flint Hills Nature Trail begins in the City of Herington, a city with a long history as a major rail center in Kansas. The trail runs through the gently rocking tall grass prairie under a clear breeze. The breeze is punctuated by bobwhite quail and prairie chickens. Deer can be seen abundantly in the area.
Trail End Points: Herington to 4900 Road (east of Herington)rnCounties: Dickinson, MorrisrnTrail Length: 4 milesrnTrail Category: Rail-TrailrnTrail Surfaces: Crushed Stone, Gravel, BallastrnTrail Activities: Walk, Horseback, Bicycle, Cross Country Ski, Mountain Bicycle
