Flint Hills Nature Trail / Rails to Trails

“A trail passing through paradise”. A 115 mile gravel and wood chip covered trail for non-motorized recreation passes through Council Grove between Osawatomie and Herington, Kansas. Council Grove is a wonderful access point to the trail for hiking, bicycling and horseback riding opportunities offered to those who want to view the Flint Hills from a unique vantage point.

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More Things to Do

Cottage House Hotel

This rambling, two-story brick building began in 1867 as a 3-room cottage and blacksmith shop.…

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Atkinson Log House

This building houses the two-story Atkinson Log House, constructed in 1858 on Clark's Creek near…

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Council Grove City Lake

Located 3.5 miles northwest of Council Grove. Fisherman will be hooked on the bass, walleye,…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Al-Le-Ga-Wa-Ho Heritage Park Trail

The two-mile-long Kanza Heritage Trail loops through the beautiful and historic 158-acre Kaw Heritage Park…

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