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Herington, Kansas

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) Counties: Dickinson, Morris Trail Length: 4 miles Trail Category: Rail-Trail Trail Surfaces: Crushed Stone, Gravel, Ballast Trail Activities: Walk, Horseback, Bicycle, Cross Country Ski, Mountain Bicycle

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Father Padilla Historical Marker

FATHER JUAN DE PADILLA & QUIVIRA In 1540 Francisco Vasquez de Coronado marched north from Mexico with 300 Spaniards in search of "The Seven Golden Cities of Cibola."

Herington, KS Historical Markers

Herington Lakes

Herington has two city lakes just one mile apart, great for picnicking, boating, skiing, swimming. Along with trophy bass, the city lake is also the best small-lake walley fishing in the State of Kansas. There are full camping facilities with electric hook-ups, boat ramps, and swimming. The "old"

Herington, KS Recreation

Rails to Trails

Herington, KS Recreation

St. John's Catholic Church

St. John's Catholic church built in 1908

Herington, KS Historic Churches

Father Padilla Park

Father Padilla Memorial Park features a monument to Juan Padilla, who was killed in 1542. The shaded park has picnic facilities, playground facilities, gazebo, tennis court, basketball, nine-hole disc golf course, and baseball diamonds. Admission to the park's WPA-built swimming pool is free.

Herington, KS Recreation

Things to do near Herington, KS

El Dorado Lake Fishing Report

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Walter P. Chrysler birthplace

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Kansas Walleye Association

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Cavalry Barn

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