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Emerald Trail

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 4.0 (3)
  1. Areas
  2. KS
  3. …Northeastern Kansas
  4. …Lawrence
  5. Lexington Lake Park
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“Well-maintained, clear trail through trees with a few open spots and rocky in places. ”

Roger Heflin
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4.5

Miles

7.3

KM

Point to Point

895' 273 m

High

820' 250 m

Low

205' 62 m

Up

228' 69 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

9%

Max Grade (5°)

Dogs Unknown

Need to Know

Park is open dusk to dawn.

Description

Well-maintained, clear trail through trees with very few open spots and rocky in places. Some views of limestone formations and pink granite rock, which is odd for the area. The trail is not clearly marked with many signs, but it is well-worn, and most of it appeared to be recently weed-whacked.

Flora & Fauna

No animals seen when we were there, but I would expect normal wildlife for the area.

Contacts

Land Manager: Johnson County Parks and Recreation District

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Roger Heflin
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  4.0 from 3 votes

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in Lexington Lake Park

#12562

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  4.0 from 3 votes
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#1

in Lexington Lake Park

#62

in Kansas

#12,562

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Emerald Trail Lexington Lake Park De Soto KS.
Jun 10, 2024 near De Soto, KS

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