Red Trail
7.2 mi · ▲ 107 ft · 2 hr 27 min
Red Trail is a 7.2-mile out-and-back in Hillsdale Recreation Area near Hillsdale, KS. It is mostly level, with 107 ft of elevation gain, and mostly dirt. It scores 63/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Red Trail
7.2 mi · ▲ 107 ft · 2 hr 27 min
Elevation 869–942 ft
Out & Back · Hillsdale Recreation Area
Trailhead: Red Trail · 38.65620, -94.89781
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 7:06 AM · sunset 7:22 PM
Toilets at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Red Trail, heading E.
- 1.6 miTurn left, heading E.
- 5.6 miArrive 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 1.5 mi in (~39 min). Leave by 6:23 PM for the 7:22 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Car visible from the viewpoint
Good to know
- Toilets at the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
More from Red Trail Trailhead
- Red Trail 4.6 mi · ▲ 107 ft
- Hillsdale Lake & Red Trail 5.9 mi · ▲ 135 ft
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