Prairie Observation Deck–Swim Beach, 3 beaches
1.9 mi · ▲ 113 ft · 41 min
Prairie Observation Deck–Swim Beach, 3 beaches is a 1.9-mile out-and-back in Kill Creek Park near Clearview City, KS. The route passes Swim Beach before reaching Prairie Observation Deck at the turnaround, 0.9 miles in. It is mostly level, with 113 ft of elevation gain, and mostly dirt. It scores 20/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
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Prairie Observation Deck–Swim Beach, 3 beaches
1.9 mi · ▲ 113 ft · 41 min
Elevation 821–940 ft
Out & Back · Kill Creek Park
Trailhead: Kill Creek Trail · 38.92050, -94.98141
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 7:07 AM · sunset 7:22 PM
- Start on Kill Creek Trail, heading NW.
- 500 ftTurn right onto Outer Hank, heading E.
- 0.7 miPass Swim Beach.
- 0.1 miTurn left, heading NW.
- 250 ftReach Prairie Observation Deck, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 0.9 miTurn left onto Kill Creek Trail, heading N.
- 300 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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The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.0 mi in (~1 min). Leave by 7:01 PM for the 7:22 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 11 min before dark.
More from Kill Creek Trail Trailhead
- Swim Beach–Kill Creek Trail, 3 sights 10.3 mi · ▲ 161 ft
- Swim Beach–Kill Creek Trail, 3 sights 4.2 mi · ▲ 27 ft
- Eddy Loop & Outer Hank via Kill Creek Park Equestrian Trail 3.3 mi · ▲ 171 ft
- Kill Creek Park Equestrian Trail & Outer Hank 2.3 mi · ▲ 168 ft
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