For a memorable adventure that the whole family can enjoy together, plan a day of play at Kanopolis State Park in Marquette, Kansas. As the first state park in Kansas, you’ll find plenty of trails to hike, bike, and even ride a horse on.
Buffalo Track Nature Trail is one of the special hikes in the park. In addition to checking out the wildlife and scenery as you walk along the 1.5-mile trail, you’ll come across the infamous slide cave in the park. If this sounds like a fun way to spend the day with your family, read on to learn more about the good time you and your family will have when you check out the slide cave on the Buffalo Track Nature Trail.
Kids of all ages will have a blast exploring and playing in this unique slide cave that’s in Kanopolis State Park.
Kansas Dept. of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism
You’ll see similar caves like this one as you wander through the park too.
Flickr/Vincent Parsons
When you explore, get up close to check out the sandstone that the caves are made from.
Flickr/Vincent Parsons
Since the trail leading to the slide cave is only about a mile and a half, you can spend the day hiking through other parts of the park too.
Flickr/Vincent Parsons If you decide to take the Horse Thief Canyon trail, keep an eye out for these unique sandstone rock formations.
The trails in the park are open during daylight hours. Therefore, plan your day accordingly.
Google/Lara Bachman
Along with being fun, the slide cave setting is an ideal backdrop for a photo shoot too.
Google/Matthew Rathbun
And best of all, your leashed furry friend can join you and your family in the fun too.
Google/Matthew Herman
Kansas Dept. of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism
Flickr/Vincent Parsons
If you decide to take the Horse Thief Canyon trail, keep an eye out for these unique sandstone rock formations.
Google/Lara Bachman
Google/Matthew Rathbun
Google/Matthew Herman
Learn more about the slide cave and everything else you’ll explore when you hike the Buffalo Track Nature Trail at Kanopolis State Park in Kansas, when you visit the Kansas State Parks website.
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Address: Kanopolis Lake State Park, 200 Horsethief Rd, Marquette, KS 67464, USA
