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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

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

Rails to Trails

Herington, KS Recreation

St. John's Catholic Church

St. John's Catholic church built in 1908

Herington, KS Historic Churches

Herington Golf Course

Herington, KS Golf Courses

Fairgrounds Park

Fairgrounds Park, at the community's south end, has a miniature train for children to ride on summer evenings, along with baseball diamonds, playground, picnicking, and tennis courts. Nearby is the Railroad Museum, located in a historic baggage car.

Herington, KS Recreation

Things to do near Herington, KS

Marquette Municipal Swimming Pool

The Municipal Swimming Pool in the City Park is open from Memorial Day until Labor Day. Private party reservations are avail...

Baden Square Tour

Carnegie Library

Art in Public Places

Augusta Country Club