Alcove Spring Trails - Blue Rapids, KS
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member The Snowdog
N 39° 44.975 W 096° 40.730
14S E 698866 N 4402540
The self-guided trails at Alcove Spring take you to several points of interest, many with historical markers - north of Blue Rapids, Kansas.
Waymark Code: WM14NJK
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 08/01/2021
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member wayfrog
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Alcove Springs Park is north of Blue Rapids and south of Marysville, about mid way between them. Alcove Spring was an important stop on the Oregon Trail, and the park's trail system takes you there, to a water crossing, and to historic camp sites. The trails are clearly marked and you will encounter several historical markers along the way. A brochure and trail guide is available at the waymark coordinates. The Park is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Fee?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

Approximate Time to Finish: 2 hours

Addtional Website URL: [Web Link]

Brochure or Interpretive Signs: Brochure

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