Red Trail
3.2 mi · ▲ 53 ft · 1 hr 6 min
Red Trail is a 3.2-mile out-and-back in Hillsdale Recreation Area near Hillsdale, KS. It is mostly level, with 53 ft of elevation gain, and mostly dirt. It scores 57/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Red Trail
3.2 mi · ▲ 53 ft · 1 hr 6 min
Elevation 871–937 ft
Out & Back · Hillsdale Recreation Area
Trailhead: Red Trail · 38.64376, -94.91057
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 7:06 AM · sunset 7:22 PM
Bikes allowed on the whole route · Horses allowed on the whole route
- Start on Red Trail, heading N.
- 1.6 miReach the turnaround, then head back the way you came.
- 1.6 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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Weather
Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.1 mi in (~2 min). Leave by 7:00 PM for the 7:22 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 10 min before dark. Trailhead visible from the viewpoint
Good to know
- Bikes allowed on the whole route
- Horses allowed on the whole route
More from Red Trail Trailhead
- Red Trail Loop 3.2 mi · ▲ 27 ft
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- Red Trail Loop 3.2 mi · ▲ 27 ft
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