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Trails Near Independence
12 named trails within about 25 miles of Independence, Kansas, nearest first — with maps, distances, and elevation profiles.
About trails near Independence, Kansas
12 named trails lie within about 25 miles of Independence, covering 39.0 miles in total. 11 of them are tagged for hiking and 8 for mountain biking.
The closest is Green Thumb Nature Trail, about 2.7 miles away. 12 of them lie within 10 miles of town. The longest nearby is Elk River Hiking Trail, at 28.7 miles. These trails fall in Montgomery County.
What the trails near Independence are like
By length, 7 are under a mile, 4 run 1 to 5 miles, and 1 is 5 miles or longer. 1 is a loop, ending where it starts; the longest is Elk River Hiking Trail, at 28.7 miles.
Of the 5 with a difficulty rating, 4 easy and 1 moderate. Of the 12 with measured elevation, Elk River Hiking Trail climbs the most, about 6,207 ft.
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Trail geometry from OpenStreetMap contributors, licensed ODbL. Elevation from the USGS 3D Elevation Program. Compiled and published by Trailmonger · trail data last rebuilt .