Want to bite off a small chunk of the Flint Hills Trail? The section shown here, a few miles west of Osawatomie, falls between forested bluffs and the Marais Des Cygnes River. Exact deets are at: kansascityhiker.com/kansas-city-da… #flinthillstrail #osawatomieks #hikingkansas #kansastrails

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Photos from a beautiful Friday walk at Unity Village's Carl Chinnery Nature Trail. This loop trail runs through gently rolling hills, timber and pastoral beauty. The trail follows Little Cedar Creek, which breaks into cascades and waterfalls. kansascityhiker.com/jackson-county…

From the weird dept.: Media sometimes portrays this practice as a last-ditch survival tactic – so does Bear Grylls! However, it's like drinking saltwater or alcohol – it depletes your body of more liquid than it takes in. In case you were ever tempted. 😁#hiking #survival

I’m Roy Harryman of KC Hiker and I don’t post much about myself. An exception: Saturday at 11 a.m. I speak at the Cass Library in Belton on “Step Into Adventure: Hiking Tips and Hidden Trails Around KC.” 1741 E. North Ave., Belton, MO 64012. See ya! libcal.casscolibrary.org/event/15095460

The leaves, they are a changin! Where can you view fall colors in KC? Everywhere, of course! But if you want to be absolutely immersed in autumn hues, we have a few recommendations. Here are our three top fall hikes, followed by runners up. kansascityhiker.com/hiking-kansas-… #fall #leaves

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The leaves, they are a changin! Where can you view fall colors in KC? Everywhere, of course! But if you want to be absolutely immersed in autumn hues, we have a few recommendations. Here are our three top fall hikes, followed by runners up. kansascityhiker.com/hiking-kansas-… #fall #leaves

Leave urban life behind and plunge into the forest on the Hidden Valley Trail in Clay County. This 4-mile loop is an oasis of nature in the midst of a busy suburban area. tinyurl.com/2s3w2cuk

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St. Philippine Duchesne Memorial is an unexpectedly scenic and rugged park in a remote corner of eastern Kansas. The historical and reflective nature of the park is integrated with a well-preserved natural area in the Osage Cuestas region. kansascityhiker.com/kansas-city-da…

Fall weekend trip alert! The Elk River Trail doesn't seem like something you'd find in south central Kansas. Be prepared for surprises. This rugged 15-miler is near Independence, Kansas. Learn more at Kansas City Hiker: kansascityhiker.com/kansas-city-da…

Lenexa's Little Mill Creek Trail cuts through six(!) parks in a mostly shaded environment that includes backyards, water and woodlands. An out-and-back trip will equal six miles, but you can customize your walk and hop on at other trailheads. tinyurl.com/28xtkhbf

Leave the office behind on the North Shore Trail at Blue Springs Lake. This 4.5-mile natural surface trail weaves in and out of rock formations, beneath forest canopy, then follows the lakeside. kansascityhiker.com/jackson-county…

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Blue Springs Lake, near the dam and trailhead of the North Shore Trail: kansascityhiker.com/jackson-county…

Looking for a fall hiking getaway? Southeast Missouri's St. Francois Mountains offer a trifecta of three wild and scenic state parks in the midst of thousands of acres of wilderness. And it's just in time for fall's bonanza of colors. kansascityhiker.com/hiking-kansas-…

Just north of Columbia, Mo., lies a remarkable “toothy” limestone ridge known as The Pinnacles. In addition to the towering rocks, you'll find crystal clear streams, woods and a mammoth overhang. More at KC Hiker: kansascityhiker.com/kansas-city-da…

The Omega Trail, at Harrisonville City Park, is a 2-mile gravel path comprised of a series of heavily-forested loops. It crosses a footbridge separating two lakes, then plunges into the woods. It's a spot for savoring nature and quiet reflection. tinyurl.com/r4kz7fx6

It's thought that Coronado, a conquistador, may have climbed this 300-foot butte around 1540 while searching for cities of gold. Regardless, nearly 500 years later, you can scale Coronado Heights yourself. Learn more about the central KS hike at kansascityhiker.com/kansas-city-da…