Clinton Lake is surrounded by more than 60 miles of hiking trails that pass through scenic woodlands, prairies, and over ridges along the lakeshore. The main trunk of the trail system is on the north shore of the lake and is blazed in blue and white. This route begins on the white-blazed trail and then makes a small loop through the woods on a red-blazed trail before following the blue-blazed trail back to the start. The red section of this route is meant to challenge mountain bikers as it is a very narrow trail. There is little room for your bike tire on the trail and the thick woods leave little room for anything else. The white trail includes several ups and downs. There are great views of the lake and beautiful scenery through the woods.

This trail is located just a few miles north of Fall River Lake and roughly parallels the Badger Creek. You will start off on a dirt path with some roots and rocks, come across some flat rock bluffs, climb up the hillside with some technical rocky sections, and descend the back of the hill. More technical riding is required on a rocky part of the trail and several climbs and descents will keep your heart and legs pumping. Some great views and scenery are present, including some interesting large boulder formations.

Camp Horizon contains about nine miles of mountain biking trails that ranges from flat and fast sections to wooded and rocky technical sections. There are several rollercoaster-like descents and tough climbs, variety in terrain and difficulty, rock gardens, and other small obstacles. This is a great spot for beginner and intermediate riders to challenge themselves. All of the technical features are walkable and easy to practice on. A great cardio workout is in store for riders of any skill level. In addition to the awesome singletrack, the scenery is spectacular and there are great views of the river in some places.

Dornwood Park is a 110-acre city park and nature preserve located in southeast Topeka. The park offers a variety of public nature trails that are popular with both hikers and mountain bikers. The trail meanders along deer Creek in heavily-forested, rolling terrain, offering some steep rocky climbs, descents, and switchbacks. There are also some challenging and technical singletrack and some flat, smooth, and fast areas. This is a great spot for a fairly quick ride, varied terrain, and great scenery.

This route is part of the Blue River Parkway trail system, located along the Blue River in south Kansas City. This parkway is a beautiful get-away from the busy city where several multi-purpose trails are open for hiking, mountain biking, and in some locations, horseback riding. Please respect the trails by not riding them when they are wet and muddy causing eroded and damaged trails. The scenery is gorgeous as you ride through a lush, forested greenway along the pretty river. There are several trails, most of which are linked at some point, making it easy to customize your ride. This route is along the west side of the river, combining the Old Railroad Trail with the Ridge Trail.

Gunn Park, located in Fort Scott along the Marmaton River, offers several miles of great mountain biking trails. This trail is mostly non-technical with relatively easy climbs and descents. There are a few rocks and roots but overall, the trail surface hard-packed and smooth. Wildlife is commonly seen along the trail and the forest is very scenic with some huge old cottonwood trees along the river. Much of the trail parallels closely to the river with great views.

Emporia State University has some of the finest mountain biking trails in the state. This trail has some nice open riding as well as some technical challenges. There are really pleasant terrain and scenery changes on this route that make it a great ride. You will follow an old road before entering the woods along the river. A high bank turn, some jumps, and sharp turns add to some of the excitement. A concrete forest allows you to tune your technical skills and another wooded section with several short climbs and descents varies the terrain. Many riders find this trail very enjoyable because of the variance in challenges as well as open areas that allow you to really pick up speed.

This wooded trail system consists of three loops with many twists, turns, and technical hazards that will challenge riders of all levels. It is a relatively new park and new trail system that is maintains by the Kansas Singletrack Society. The park closely borders the Pawnee Prairie Park and its trails which do not allow mountain bikes. This route has combined all three of the trails including the North Loops which is a beginner level trail, the West Loop which is an intermediate level trail, and the East Loop which is an advanced level trail. Many climbs short climbs and descents, some trees, log, and rock obstacles. The East Loop is mostly a rock garden with numerous short, steep climbs that is very technical.

Wilson State Park is located on the south shore of Wilson Lake and it contains an extensive hiking and mountain biking trail system. The lake is clear and blue and is located in the Saline River Valley among the Smoky Hills. The scenery consists mostly of native prairie with some timber. Spectacular views are seen of the Smoky Hills and of Wilson Lake. The trail approaches the lakeshore at times and it weaves around and up and down the pretty hills. Wildlife is abundant and many recreational opportunities are available at the park.

Fall River State Park is positioned between the Cross Timbers region and the grasslands of the Flint Hills. It is home to a remarkable diversity of plant and animal life and has a wonderful bled of forested flood plains, blackjack savannahs, and tallgrass prairie. This trail runs through a beautiful forest with intervals with large rock formations that keep the trail interesting. It is not too physical or technical but some short technical surprises are scattered throughout. The trail is located in a hunting area and it is advised that all trail users are aware of hunting seasons and use discretion.