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Hike and Bike Trail

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  1. Areas
  2. KS
  3. …Southeastern Kansas
  4. …Arkansas City
  5. Arkansas River Area
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Length

2.5 Miles 3.9 Kilometers


Paved Path

Elevation

42' 13 m

Ascent

-33' -10 m

Descent

1%

Avg Grade (0°)

4%

Max Grade (3°)

1,091' 332 m

High

1,062' 324 m

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“A paved path along the top of Arkansas CIty's flood dike for the Arkansas River.”

— Andy Cramb
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Overview

Family Friendly: Perfect place to take the kids away from traffic
Dogs: Leashed

Description

This flood dike path is a perfect place to take your kids and ride away from traffic. Starting at the south end, there is a short climb to the top of the dike and then you're on your way to the park in downtown Arkansas City.

The path goes by Veterans Memorial Lake which has a paved path around it. At the North end of the trail is Paris Park which boasts a skate and bike park and a public swimming pool, among several other park activities. A bald eagle nests in the woods to the west of the south end of the trail, so keep your eyes open for her!

Contacts

Land Manager: City of Arkansas City - Parks and Recreation

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in Arkansas River Area

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in Arkansas River Area

#115

in Kansas

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This is a great path, a perfect opportunity to take the kids and teach them to ride away from traffic. When they get confident with their skills, you can drop down into the woods on the trail!
This is a great path, a perfect opportunity to…
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This is a great ride through the woods along the Arkansas River!
This is a great ride through the woods along th…
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This is a path along the top of a river dike and will be the connection to the trail being built along the river in 2016.
This is a path along the top of a river dike an…
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Some of the north trail is sandy, but nothing unridable.
Some of the north trail is sandy, but nothing u…
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A meeting place with a couple of benches to wait for your buddies to catch up.
A meeting place with a couple of benches to wai…
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The river is accessible for kayak launching, etc. up by the abandoned bridge.
The river is accessible for kayak launching, et…
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Paris Park Recreation Complex has a great bike and skate park at the end of the trail so you can practice your jumps!
Paris Park Recreation Complex has a great bike…
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This bridge goes over K-166.
This bridge goes over K-166.
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