Easy

Lake Scott

Kansas

Distance3 mi
Est. time~1 hr 5 min
Elevation gain↗ 150 ft
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Lake Scott is a easy 3-mile loop hike in Kansas with about 150 ft of elevation gain. springs, bluffs, and pueblo ruins in a high-plains oasis.

This handoff is a name search; confirm the correct trailhead before navigating. Check conditions, permits, and weather before you go — trails close, and mountain weather turns fast.

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