Lake Olathe–Cedar Lake, 3 lakes
5.2 mi · ▲ 26 ft · 1 hr 45 min
Lake Olathe–Cedar Lake, 3 lakes is a 5.2-mile out-and-back in Lake Olathe near Olathe, KS. The route passes Lake Olathe before reaching Cedar Lake at the turnaround, 2.6 miles in. It is mostly level, with 26 ft of elevation gain, and mostly paved. It scores 1/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
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Lake Olathe–Cedar Lake, 3 lakes
5.2 mi · ▲ 26 ft · 1 hr 45 min
Elevation 939–1,018 ft
Out & Back · Lake Olathe
Trailhead: 38.86945, -94.86087
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 7:06 AM · sunset 7:21 PM
Bikes allowed on the whole route · Toilets at the trailhead
- Start at the trailhead, heading W.
- 50 ftPass Lake Olathe.
- 250 ftSharp left onto Cedar Creek Trail, heading SE.
- 2.5 miPass Cedar Lake.
- 50 ftReach Lake Olathe, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 2.5 miSharp right, heading E.
- 150 ftArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.8 mi in (~19 min). Leave by 6:42 PM for the 7:21 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
Good to know
- Bikes allowed on the whole route
- Toilets at the trailhead
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