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Technically a horse trail open to bikes and a great workout for all the gravel grinders out there.


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15.1

Miles

24.3

KM

Singletrack

1,385' 422 m

High

1,308' 399 m

Low

280' 85 m

Up

233' 71 m

Down

1%

Avg Grade (0°)

4%

Max Grade (2°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Unknown

This is inside a state park, so you'll need to have a vehicle permit; otherwise, riding into the park is free.

Description

This is technically a horse trail, a mowed path through fields that are put up for hay in late summer. There is no tread which creates a lot of resistance in your ride. I guarantee you'll feel this workout! The main road goes down the middle of the whole trail system, so feel free to bail or make up your own ride of favorite sections!

I didn't find a bit of horse poo on it, so it's under-utilized, but please respect any horse riders you encounter. You'll scare up deer, turkeys, quail, and meadowlarks on these trails. It's a great way to get away from the city.

The trail has several places where the lake or drainage ditches force you out onto the pavement, but you can dive back onto the trail after 100 feet or less.

It's a long ride if you do the whole thing, so be sure to have a couple of water bottles.

The trail parallels the BNSF train line, and there's a train to watch every 15 minutes if that's your thing.

Contacts

Land Manager: El Dorado Lake

Shared By:

Andy Cramb

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#303

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#37,335

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Take a dip in the lake to cool down halfway through your ride!!
Aug 22, 2015 near El Dorado, KS
One of the few places on the trail that are right up against the lake.  Great view!
Aug 22, 2015 near El Dorado, KS
As the trail starts...
Jan 16, 2026 near El Dorado, KS
Drop in on the Double Black Diamond Trail.
Jul 27, 2015 near El Dorado, KS
Nice breeze by the water!
Aug 22, 2015 near El Dorado, KS
Another place to jump in the lake and cool down!
Aug 22, 2015 near El Dorado, KS
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