Hike Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve

I'm leading a hiking trip at Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve next Saturday. The hike will cover a total of 15 miles, venturing into some of the less visited sections of the park including Palmer Creek Loop and West Branch Trail. That's a pretty challenging distance for one day. However there are also options to cut it short, so I encourage you to come even if you aren't interested in the long distance. Please post below if you want to do shorter mileage as there are likely others interested and I can help you figure out a route if you'd like. The preserve is one of the most pristine pieces of native tallgrass prairie in the Flint Hills and has some pretty spectacular scenery.

See map here - http://www.nps.gov/tapr/planyourvisit/upload/Trail-Map11x17RevisedLow-3.pdf

It's going to be cold, so bundle up with plenty of layers. You should bring plenty of water and a packed lunch since we will probably be out on the prairie until late afternoon. We will be back in Manhattan in time for the Speakeasy fundraiser party (see other event).

We will meet at my usual rendezvous spot - the free downtown municipal parking lot on Humboldt and 5th St at 8:00 am, or you can meet us at the park at 8:45 instead. We will be starting from the old school house parking lot - NOT the main parking lot near the visitor center. Let me know if you have any questions of ideas for the trip.