Red Trail Loop
3.2 mi · ▲ 27 ft · 1 hr 5 min
Red Trail Loop is a 3.2-mile loop in Hillsdale Recreation Area near Hillsdale, KS. It is mostly level, with 27 ft of elevation gain, and mostly dirt. It scores 62/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Red Trail Loop
3.2 mi · ▲ 27 ft · 1 hr 5 min
Elevation 896–942 ft
Loop · Hillsdale Recreation Area
Trailhead: Red Trail · 38.64376, -94.91057
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 7:06 AM · sunset 7:22 PM
- Start on Red Trail, heading SE.
- 3 miSharp left onto Connector, heading W.
- 450 ftBear right onto Red Trail, heading W.
- 250 ftThe loop closes 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 0.5 mi in (~13 min). Leave by 6:49 PM for the 7:22 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Trailhead visible from the viewpoint
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