Prairie Observation Deck–Swim Beach, 3 beaches
2.3 mi · ▲ 56 ft · 48 min
Prairie Observation Deck–Swim Beach, 3 beaches is a 2.3-mile out-and-back in Kill Creek Park near Clearview City, KS. The route passes Swim Beach and Prairie Observation Deck. It is mostly level, with 56 ft of elevation gain, and mostly dirt. It scores 10/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
Elevation
Getting there
Directions
Prairie Observation Deck–Swim Beach, 3 beaches
2.3 mi · ▲ 56 ft · 48 min
Elevation 851–947 ft
Out & Back · Kill Creek Park
Trailhead: Kill Creek Park Equestrian Trail · 38.91959, -94.96938
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 7:06 AM · sunset 7:22 PM
Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Kill Creek Park Equestrian Trail, heading NW.
- 0.3 miTurn left onto Outer Hank, heading S.
- 0.2 miSharp right, heading NW.
- 50 ftPass Swim Beach.
- 200 ftReach Prairie Observation Deck, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 0.8 miTurn left onto Kill Creek Park Equestrian Trail, heading NW.
- 0.7 miBear left onto Outer Hank, heading SE.
- 50 ftTurn left onto Kill Creek Park Equestrian Trail, heading S.
- 0.2 miArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
Trail surface
Weather
Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.0 mi in (~26 min). Leave by 6:36 PM for the 7:22 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
Good to know
- Parking lot at the trailhead
More from Kill Creek Park Equestrian Trail Trailhead
- Eddy Loop & Kill Creek Park Equestrian Trail 5 mi · ▲ 250 ft
- Kill Creek Lake–Swim Beach, 4 sights 2.5 mi · ▲ 113 ft
Get outside more
A wild hike near Clearview City, emailed to you once a week.
Hikes near Clearview City, Kansas