Welcome to the Kanza Rail Trails Conservancy

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The Kanza Rail-Trails Conservancy

The Kanza Rail-Trails Conservancy (KRTC) is converting former rail lines into non-motorized public trails and wildlife areas across Kansas. We are a grassroots, non-profit organization of local volunteers. The Landon Nature Trail and the Flint Hills Nature Trail represent KRTC's most ambitious and successful developments, with now over 150 miles of trails nearly completed.

The Flint Hills Nature Trail

The Flint Hills Nature Trail is a nearly 120 mile rail-trail under development in northeast Kansas. It crosses 7 counties, and dozens of communities, along its east-west course. As the name implies, it crosses the beautiful Flint Hills. The Flint Hills represent one of the last remaining tallgrass prairie ecosystems in the world. Recognized as one of the longest rail-trails in the United States, it is home to abundant prairie plant and wildlife species, spectacular views, national historic sites, and a diverse set of recreational areas.

The Landon Nature Trail

The Landon Nature Trail is under development on nearly 40 miles of the former Missouri-Pacific Railroad linking Topeka's Shunga Trail, southward, to Lomax Junction, and to the Flint Hills Trail just east of Pomona Lake in Osage County. This historic rail corridor was is now being developed as a trail and wildlife area open to the public for non-motorized use. Visitors are invited to come out and enjoy activities such as hiking, biking, running, horseback riding, and experience some of the most breathtaking scenery in the midwest.