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Flint Hills Nature Trail vs Mid-State Trail

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

Units
Flint Hills Nature Trail Mid-State Trail
Distance 90 mi146 km 319 mi513 km
Elevation gain 1,266 ft386 m 16,122 ft4,914 m
Typical duration 6 days 21 days
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network National Regional
Country United States United States
Best time to hike Best months: March, October Best from October to October
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Flint Hills Nature Trail vs Mid-State Trail: which should you hike?

At 319 mi513 km, Mid-State Trail is the longer route — roughly 228 mi367 km more than Flint Hills Nature Trail (90 mi146 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Flint Hills Nature Trail is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.