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ENJOYING THE TRAILS All the park’s trails are open to foot and bicycle traffic. During high lake levels or heavy rains, portions of the trails may be hazardous or impas- sible. Biking is prohibited when the trail is wet all River State Park is and three modern toilets/shower wildlife area adjacent to the park enough that damage may occur. located between the Cross buildings. Children can enjoy the are managed for a variety of game Portions of the Quarry Bay trails may be open FTimbers region and the playgrounds and the mowed and nongame species. to archery hunting. The trails remain open during grasslands of the Flint Hills just open areas for field games. Six Fall River State Park provides this period. north of highway 400 on Z 50th hiking trails and the orienteering rustic cabins with modern con- Rd. The 1107-acre park is a course offer visitors a look at the veniences available to visitors unique blend of forested flood flora and fauna of the region. year round. Cabins are located YOUR HELP IS NEEDED plains, oak savannahs, and Canoeing is a favorite pastime on the lake, in the Gobbler’s Park lands are for the use of everyone. Please tallgrass prairie. Outdoor enthu- on Fall River, which feeds into the Knob area, with a beautiful view familiarize yourself with regulations to ensure siasts looking to get off the 2,350-acre reservoir of the same of Fall River Reservoir and the that all visitors have an opportunity for a safe and beaten track will find much to name. Check out the local ven- surrounding tall grass prairie. enjoyable experience. their liking in this beautiful dors or bring your own canoe. Cabins are close to amenities You can help develop, protect, and maintain the outdoor setting. Bird watchers, photographers, such as boat docks for park’s trails, facilities, and its natural wonders by Camping, swimming, boating, and naturalists will enjoy a variety loading/unloading boats, play- becoming a volunteer or a member of the Friends water skiing, hiking, and picnick- of native plants and animals. Fall grounds, horseshoe pits, shore- Group. ing are popular pursuits at Fall River offers good fishing opportu- line fishing, and hiking. OSAGE River. Camping facilities include nities for channel and flathead Scheduled park-sponsored out- Fall River 56 State Park 45 electric/water campsites, catfish, white bass, and crappie. door programs are listed on 56 31 more than 50 primitive campsites More than 8,000 acres of public ksoutdoors.com. Lyndon 68 170 56 57 Emporia 50 150 Cottonwood 75 FREDONIA BAY TRAILS QUARRY BAY TRAILS Falls 57 Marion 15 35 LYON Casner Creek Trail is accessible at two trail- The ADA accessible Overlook Trail has a 77 Burlington MARION CHASE 57 heads: one in the Casner Creek Campground and beautiful view of the lake. An interpretive sign with GREENWOOD COFFEY WOODSON 196 177 Yates one at the youth fishing pond at the entrance to history of the flora and fauna allows viewing from Center South Rock Ridge Area. The trail leads through a wooded deck. Eureka 54 254 El Dorado WILSON a wooded area and a profuse display of prairie Post Oak Trail loop takes you along a portion of Wichita 54 99 39 400 wildflowers. It is a great trail for introducing chil- Craig Creek, you will see post and blackjack oaks, 77 75 Fredonia 47 BUTLER dren to hiking and to tallgrass prairie ecosys- lichen covered sandstone outcroppings, and open Howard 400 37 tems. Casner Creek Trail is moderately difficult. grass meadows. This gently rolling trail offers COWLEY Fall River State Park ELK CHAUTAUQUA 96 160 2350 Casner Creek Rd. Turkey Run Trail runs through a wooded hikers or mountain bikers a moderate challenge. 160 38 Winfield Independence 96 Fall River, KS 67047 15 75 ravine, crosses an intermediate stream and Catclaw trail will take you through tallgrass prairie, Sedan 166 MONT- 77 GOMERY 15 Park Office ascends across the tallgrass prairie that features a sloping sandstone ridges, and wooded oak Coffeyville 99 169 Arkansas (620) 637-2213 breathtaking view of Fall River Lake and the Flint savannahs, a favorite feature is the panoramic view of City OKLAHOMA Hills. The edge effect from wooded ravine to lake. Native plants garnish the hillsides. The trail is District Office prairie provides frequent sightings of white-tailed moderate in difficulty, open to both foot and bicycles. General Area Map (620) 431-0380 deer and other native wildlife. Bald Eagles are The Bluestem Prairie trail can be accessed by the [email protected] Equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from programs common sights during the winter months along Catclaw trail or the north end of the quarry in described herein is available to all individuals without regard to ksoutdoors.com race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, the trail. The trail is rated moderately difficult to Quarry Bay. Native grasses dominate the landscape gender identity, political affiliation, and military or veteran status. Complaints of discrimination should be sent to Office of the hike and open to foot and bicycle traffic. changing from high prairie to low woodlands. This Secretary, Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, 1020 is a moderate trail. S Kansas Ave., Topeka, KS 66612-1327. 04/19 Casner Creek Campground Fredonia Bay South Rock Campground Camping Area Fall River Reservoir Amphitheater Bluestem Trail Gobbler's Knob Casner Campground Creek Trail Fredonia Turkey Bay Trail Area Catclaw Trail Maintenance Building Fall River Post Oak Reservoir Trail Quarry Bay Area Park Area Parking Area Swimming Area Camping Area Pay Stations Playground Other Public Lands Potable Water Shelter Dam or levee Shower/Toilet Cabin Modern Private Lands Vault Toilet Camping Improved FALL RIVER Paved Roads Trailer Dump Station Camping Primitive Gravel Roads Boat Ramps Trail/Trailhead Hike/Bike STATE PARK Park Entrance Dock/Pier.