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Herington, Kansas

Hike, bike, or horseback ride. Herington is the starting point of the recreational trail converted from the old railroad beds. The Flint Hills Nature Trail begins in the City of Herington, a city with a long history as a major rail center in Kansas. The trail runs through the gently rocking tall grass prairie under a clear breeze. The breeze is punctuated by bobwhite quail and prairie chickens. Deer can be seen abundantly in the area.

Trail End Points: Herington to 4900 Road (east of Herington) Counties: Dickinson, Morris Trail Length: 4 miles Trail Category: Rail-Trail Trail Surfaces: Crushed Stone, Gravel, Ballast Trail Activities: Walk, Horseback, Bicycle, Cross Country Ski, Mountain Bicycle

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Father Padilla Historical Marker

FATHER JUAN DE PADILLA & QUIVIRA In 1540 Francisco Vasquez de Coronado marched north from Mexico with 300 Spaniards in search of "The Seven Golden Cities of Cibola."

Herington, KS Historical Markers

Carnegie Library

The Herington Library built in 1918 is one of the original libraries built by funds contributed by Andrew Carnegie that is still operating as a library. In 1897, 10 years after Herington, Kansas was founded, the Women'

Herington, KS Carnegie Libraries

Railing Wall

Herington, KS Arts

Herington Historical Museum

The Herington Historical Museum features photos of the town's history and artifacts from the community's earliest days. Learn about the history of area clubs and organizations and study church history.

Herington, KS Museums

St. John's Catholic Church

St. John's Catholic church built in 1908

Herington, KS Historic Churches

Things to do near Herington, KS

Rolling Meadows Golf Course

Towanda Area Historical Museum

Golf, Swimming, Tennis

Three Public Golf Courses: Turkey Creek Public Golf Course - 1000 Fox Run (620) 2...

Geary County Historical Society Museum

Marion County Courthouse