Konza Prairie is a preserve of The Nature Conservancy and managed by Kansas State University. Turn Right on Konza Prairie Lane into the main entrance. Konza Prairie Nature Trail! There are 6 miles of hiking trails open dawn to dusk. Help keep the trails open on Konza Prairie. The Konza Prairie Trail is a special beloved attraction in the area. It is set on 3,487 hectare of native tallgrass prairie. 785-587-0441 785-539-7845 fax Division of Biology Kansas State University 116 Ackert HallManhattan, KS 66506-­0112, 785-587-0441 785-539-7845 fax konza@ksu.edu. Konza Prairie Biological Station. Six miles of hiking trails are open daily from dawn to dusk. There are also past newsletters available. Konza Prairie Biological Station is an 8,600 acre tract of native tallgrass prairie. Topeka: Konza Prairie. Length 2.7 mi Elevation gain 265 ft Route type Loop. Proceed 4.5 miles east on McDowell Creek Road; the entrance to Konza Prairie will be on your right. Most of it is off-limits because of on-going biological research, but there is a small section that is open to the public with three loop nature trails: 2.5, 4.5 and 6.5 miles. Immediately upon crossing the Kansas River bridge, turn Right onto McDowell Creek Road (County Road 901S). Tuttle Creek Off-Road Vehicle Area - 310 acre park open to all vehicles. Manhattan, Kan. (KSNT) – The Riley County Police Department has identified the body of a woman found dead on the Konza Prairie Nature Trail July … Prairie Hiking: Wide-Open Spaces. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/kansas/konza-prairie-nature-trail-loop Since Konza Prairie is a biological research station, most of the area is off-limits to the general public. The white stipe is a symptom of what is termed "wetwood" - and it means that the tree's internal heartwood (the old wood in the center) and the sapwood (the newest wood towards the edge of the bark) both contain water. John Briggs, director of the Konza Prairie Biological Station, reminds the public to follow rules on the hiking trails at Konza Prairie. Contact K-State Police at 785-532-6412 or use the "Silent Witness" site (. Events. 202 guests. https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/kansas/konza-prairie-natural-area Travel 6 miles South on McDowell Creek Road. Konza Prairie is a preserve of The Nature Conservancy and managed by Kansas State University. Konza Prairie Nature Trail. Follow the trail 1-1/2 miles down to Little Fish Fork and the first campground. The only trash cans are at the trail head and at the composting toilet (at the Hokanson Homestead - about 1/2 way on the short trail). Submitted by John Briggs. You may view or print our self-guided trail brochure. Joined in April 2016 Posts about konza prairie written by kansastrailguide. Vehicles remaining after this time are subject to being towed at the vehicle owner's expense. It is set on 3,487 hectare of native tallgrass prairie. Flying unmanned aircraft systems/drones is not allowed. ***NOTICE: The Konza Prairie Nature Trail is open and ready for visitors again. Watch for the Konza Prairie sign marking the entrance. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and trail running and is best used from April until June. Welcome to the prairie. A $2 donation is suggested. Konza Prairie Biological Station (KPBS) is located on a 3,487 hectare native tallgrass prairie preserve jointly owned by The Nature Conservancy and Kansas State University. It is a privately owned biological research station. However, the Nature Trails are open to the public and available from dawn to dusk every day of the year. for the long trail. Camping or overnight parking is prohibited. Disposal receptacles and picnic areas are not available on the trail. Opportunities for new, creative, and motivated researchers from different career stages to join the Konza Prairie LTER group occur on a rolling basis. Christmas Bird Count! I had that opportunity on the Friday before Mother's day. Follow the trail going clockwise #1. This hike is 2.6 miles through the Flint Hills tallgrass prairie and you'll see the amazing geology of the area and learn about the natural history of the plants and animals living here.