The Sunflower State gets a bad reputation. Most people who haven’t spent much time here think of it as flat, boring, and nothing but endless plains. Those of us who live here know that there is so much beauty to be found in the outdoors, and that there are virtually endless wonderful hikes in Kansas to be enjoyed. Next time you’re looking for a scenic waterfront hike that’s a moderate challenge, check out one of the best hikes in Shawnee, KS: the Shawnee Mission Park Orange Trail. The scenery is gorgeous and it’s a wonderful three-mile excursion that will let you reconnect with nature.

This is a gorgeous path that will take you through woods and past a lake.
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The entire three-mile loop takes most hikers about one hour.
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The trail system here has several different routes, so you can choose your own adventure by combining different paths.
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You never know what sort of wildlife you'll see along the trail.
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Deer, various birds, snakes, turtles, and more are all common.
The trail is used by both hikers and bikers, so if you're on foot, make sure to keep an eye out to yield to bicyclists.
Cass McGuinness/Alltrails
The waterfront views are lovely in any season.
Ashley Taylor/Alltrails
This is one of the best hikes in Shawnee, KS and it's an adventure that belongs on every hiker's bucket list.
Claire Stark/Alltrails

For more information about one of the best hikes in Shawnee, KS, check out our friends at Alltrails. If you’re an avid hiker, consider signing up for a free trial of Alltrails+. With benefits like downloadable trail maps and turn-by-turn directions, you won’t have to worry about ending your adventure early due to losing phone signal.

If your travels take you elsewhere in the state, check out our full list of Best Hikes in Kansas to see what’s near you.

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