The Kansas River, also known as the Kaw River, flows past the majestic Flint Hills, across wide plains, and into the limestone hills of eastern Kansas. The entire river is rated as Class I difficulty. It is a shallow, sandy-bottomed river with many big sandbars and islands, wild beauty, and gentle nature. Wildlife is plentiful and many native bird species can be spotted on the river banks. The put-in at Ogden has steep terrain and poison ivy and paddlers should take proper precautions.