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10 Best Dog-Friendly Hiking Trails in Kansas!

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10 Best Dog-Friendly Hiking Trails in Kansas!

Hiking with your dog can be a great experience. Luckily, Kansas has plenty of amazing dog friendly hiking trails for you and your pup to explore. Here are the 10 best dog friendly trails to check out, from Lawrence to Wichita, find your new favorite spot.

Kill Creek Streamway Dog Park, De Soto, KS

Kill Creek Streamway Park is your next go to dog friendly hiking trail in De Soto. With plenty of accessible trails and open spaces to explore, this park is perfect for adventure seekers and their four-legged friends.

Thomas S. Stoll Memorial Park, Overland Park, KS

Established in 1981, it is a great place to hang out, with trails and open spaces to hike, bike, jog and picnic with your pup by your side. Spend the day any way you wish with your dog, get ready for a tail wagging good time!

Osage Nature Trail, Newton, KS

The scenic trails at Osage Nature Trail are perfect for exploring with your pup. Make your way through this all terrain paradise, these trails are a great place to bond with your pup while appreciating nature.

Mutt Run Off-Leash Dog Park, Lawrence, KS

Mutt Run is the ideal spot for a pup-filled outing. Dogs can run free in the mowed paths and wooded areas, while owners enjoy the facilities like restrooms and a drinking fountain.

Tuttle Creek State Park, Manhattan, KS

If you’re looking for a change of pace, Tuttle Creek State Park may be just the thing. This park boasts tons of trails to explore, this is the perfect spot to go on an adventure with your pup.

Shawnee Mission Park Dog Off-Leash Area, Shawnee, KS

Shawnee Mission Park offers plenty of opportunities for exploration, including a 120-acre lake with a swimming beach and marina, paths and even an archery range. Dogs can have a good time in the 44-acre off-leash area. Your dog friendly adventure awaits you!

Prairie Dog State Park, Norton, KS

Here is a great spot for adventure. Located 4 miles west of Norton, this state park is a great place to enjoy the outdoors with your pup, and make some new furry friends along the way.

Santa Fe Lake, Augusta, KS

Santa Fe Lake has two trails divided between hiking, mountain biking, walking and running. This spot is perfect for going on a long exploration with your pup, and taking in the sights. The possibilities are endless with how you and your furry friend can spend your day at Santa Fe Lake.

Iliff Commons, Topeka, KS

History lovers and their four-legged companions rejoice! This piece of land was gifted to the descendants of White Plume by the U.S. government and includes prairie and woods never developed, making it a great spot for exploration. Take your dog to discover uncharted territory in a stunning natural setting.

Chapin Park, Wichita, KS

Chapin Park is the perfect spot for outdoor activities, with plenty of trails, a playground, an off-leash dog park and a RC aircraft field. With a pond in the center and a bridge, this park is a great spot to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city with your canine family members.

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