Biking and Hiking

With rolling prairie, idyllic country streams and rustic barns and farmsteads rich in Kansas history, the area offers more than 100 miles of scenic routes to explore.

Several annual bike rides provide rides from 15 to 50 miles in length. All proceeds from these rides help fund the WAM-SAG-MAN Trail project which will connect Wamego, St. George and Manhattan. Visit www.Wam-Sag-Man.org for more information on the spring and fall bike rides.

Nearby Trails Include:

WAM-SAG-MAN Trail Still in development but when completed this trail will provide eight miles of safe passage for bikers and hikers along Military Trail Road between Wamego and Manhattan.   More about WAM-SAG-MAN Trail

Military Trail Road: St. George to Wamego Beginning at 4th St. in Wamego, this 8 mile stretch of paved highway winds along the Kansas River and is suitable for biking or a scenic drive.   More about Military Trail Road

Louisville Roundabout Two miles of this 25-mile route are paved and about half a mile is dirt road. Take the opportunity to pause on the north end’s hilltops for particularly scenic ranching views.   More about Louisville Roundabout

Mount Mitchell Only 3.5 miles south of Wamego, Mount Mitchell represents a significant link to the Bleeding Kansas story, Territorial Kansas and the Underground Railroad. Hike to the top of this stately hill and you will be surrounded by undisturbed native prairie.   More about Mount Mitchell

Oregon Trail View Located 10 miles from Wamego, this 22.1 mile trail is rated medium difficulty and features steep and hilly roads that take you to scenic overlooks of the river valley.   More about Oregon Trail View

Horse’s Head Trail Every inch of this 38.3 mile-long route is wild, scenic and graveled and takes you through charming, hilly areas. The trail begins 15 miles from Wamego.   More about the Horse’s Head Trail

Vert Trail This 22-mile section of remote Kansas gravel roads are all fairly steep, with rolling hills, and good views of ranching country. The beginning of this route is 22 miles from Wamego.   More about Vert Trail

Rolander Express & Olsburg Marsh Located just east of Randolph State Park, these 22 miles of gravel roads are a gateway to some of the most beautifully scenic backcountry trails and wildlife areas in the Glacial Hills.   More about Rolander Express & Olsburg Marsh

Oregon Trail Nature Park The Oregon Trail Nature Park showcases 19 acres of natural Kansas eco-systems, with the historic Oregon Trail bordering its southern edge. The park’s three nature trails show the beauty of the Kansas prairie, wildlife, and take you past the lakes, streams, and woodlands. Located 10 miles from Wamego.   More about Oregon Trail Nature Park

Tuttle Creek State Park This 1,200 acre park with 12,500 acres of water and 100 miles of rugged, wooded shoreline features a variety of nature trails, a mountain biking trail and scenic equestrian trail.   More about Tuttle Creek State Park

Konza Prairie This area, only 22 miles from Wamego, features six miles of hiking trails are open daily from dawn to dusk. A trail maintenance fee of $1 is appreciated, but not required. Self-guided trail brochures are available at the trailhead kiosk.   More about Konza Prairie

Fancy Creek Park Six miles of hard packed natural trail through cedar forest and native grasslands is located 34 miles from Wamego.   More about Fancy Creek Park