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Flint Hill Trail - "Mile Zero"

Located at 1400 South Street, behind the Karl E. Cole Sports Complex

The Flint Hills Trail is the seventh-longest rail-trail in America, and the longest trail in Kansas. It follows the general route of the Santa Fe National Historic Trail and forms a component of the coast-to-coast American Discovery Trail.

Dubbed “Mile Zero” of the Flint Hills Trail, Osawatomie’s role as the eastern terminus for the 118-mile rail-to-trail makes it the perfect starting (or stopping) point for trail enthusiasts of all ages and abilities, and is within easy driving distance for the majority of the Kansas City metro area. The trail and trailhead are open year round from dawn to dusk for cycling, hiking, walking, and horseback riding. No motorized vehicles are allowed on the trail except for those used as mobility aides or for approved trail maintenance.

A custom designed pedestrian bridge crosses a ditch 1/4 mile from the trailhead entrance and its design mirrors our two nationally celebrated triple span bridges that bookend the north and south of Osawatomie. For a complete history of how the Flint Hills Trail wound its way into the heart of Osawatomie visit https://www.osawatomieks.org/parks-recreation/pages/flint-hills-trail

Amenities at Mile Zero include the Walker Station informational kiosk, a bicycle repair center, water, a solid waste and recycling center, and public restroom facility. The dual parking lots are equipped for a large volume of motor vehicles and the large lot even includes several dedicated stalls for horse trailers.