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 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. This is one of the most enjoyable sections on the Kansas River and is characterized by good access, plentiful islands, sandbars, and excellent camping. You will float through flat farmland with wide open views and gorgeous skies.

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. This trip from DeSoto to Wilder Road will take you through almost every kind of habitat you will find on the Kansas River in a span of only a few miles. Already confined between hills, the channel grows narrower and the river makes a final charge over a limestone riverbed then into a long, steep-sided pool. There are intermediate access points along the way to shorten it up.

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. A walking and biking trail parallels this section of the river through the woods along the bank. The scenery is that of a mostly wild and unmarked river with a background of beautiful, rolling tallgrass prairie hills.

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. This segment makes an easy, single-day float. It is a less-traveled portion of the river and it is very remote. This is a great place to get away from it all.

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. This segment has been one of the most popular floats in this part of the state. It has good access points that are conveniently located for either full-day or half-day trips.

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 segment is the last leg of the river’s journey through Kansas. The scenery is very beautiful and peaceful.

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.

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. This section cuts through a broad valley of farmland that lies at the foot of rolling hills. Both the put-in and take-out require a steep portage where a rope and an extra pair of hands is very useful.

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. This section is relatively remote and quiet and has great scenery. On a windy day some paddlers will choose to shorten their trip by either putting in or taking out at the Rising Sun Access Point on County Road 1029.