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Enjoy the Outdoors Hiking These 4 Trails

Hiking Trains in Wichita, KS | Davis-Moore Mazda
Wichita is a fantastic place to live if you love the outdoors. Visit these four hiking, biking, and walking trails in and near the city and get out there and enjoy nature.

Chisholm Creek Park South

The great thing about Wichita is that you don't need to leave the city limits to enjoy a lovely day out in nature. Just one example is Chisholm Creek Park South, which is northeast of downtown past Wichita State University. The park has trails that wrap around a few wetlands areas and small lakes, so you'll be treated to some waterfront views with the chance to spot native wildlife. Birding is a popular activity here, alongside hiking and simply relaxing on the short piers that stretch out over the wetlands. You can also feed fish and watch for deer and rabbits. A highway does run through the park, though, so you won't enjoy as much seclusion compared to other trails outside of Wichita.

O.J. Watson Park

O.J. Watson Park offers much more than hiking. If you just want to walk or jog, you'll love getting a good workout on the trails that surround the park's three lakes. You'll even be treated to a view of the Arkansas River as it winds through the city. Boating and fishing are popular activities, but O.J. Watson Park is really made for families and the young at heart. It has three playgrounds, a miniature golf course, and several kids' rides and concession stands. If you do visit to spend some quiet time in nature, count on seeing lots of other people around the lakes. Like Chisholm Creek Park South, O.J. Watson Park is just a few minutes from downtown. Find it in Southwest Wichita at 3022 S. McLean Blvd.

Swanson Park

Swanson Park is one of several trail options just outside of the interstates that loop around Wichita. It's west of the city at 1011 N. Maize Ct. near Buffalo Splash Park. Swanson Park is a natural habitat area, and since it's a small space, it's ideal for those who are looking for some peace and quiet in nature rather than an intense hike. You'll enjoy views of local flora and fauna as well as Cowskin Creek, which winds through the park.

Chautauqua Hills Trail

If you want a more intense hike and don't mind leaving Wichita, head east to Toronto, Kansas. The trail spans 11.75 miles and is part of Cross Timbers State Park. In addition to an intense workout, you'll get to experience stunning views of the local redbud trees, wildflowers, and the open Kansas countryside. The park encompasses Toronto Lake, so kayaking, canoeing, and fishing are popular here. With a permit, you're also allowed to do some backcountry camping. For something slightly less rugged, you can stay overnight at the Sandstone Campground, which is right next to the lake. Some of the best trails in the Midwestern United States are within a short drive of South-Central Kansas, and you'll find several paths with excellent views even closer to home. The next time you feel like reconnecting with nature, remember these trails in and near Wichita.   Photo by Larry Smith2010 | Licensed under cc BY 2.0 
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