Prairie Center Natural Area preserves native Kansas
The Prairie Center wildlife area, Olathe, Kansas
This quiet state wildlife area preserves 300 acres of native and restored prairie and lowland woods.
Trail Prairie Center trails
Overview
Prairie Center is off the beaten path, west of Lake Olathe. Although it’s near suburbia, the park transports visitors back in time. Head-tall grasses, a clear bedrock stream and forested lowlands shout nothing but silence. Guests traverse a gravel road and mowed pathways. Highly recommended for nature lovers.Length The main gravel loop is about 2 miles long. However, there are many mowed side trails that can make your journey longer.
Address and location 26325 W 135th St, Olathe, Kan., 66061. The trail can be accessed from the main entrance by the visitor center or at a trail head about one mile west on 135th Street.
Conditions The trails consist of gravel roads and mowed field pathways. There is also one stream crossing. There are some moderate elevation changes.
Kid friendly? Children should be able to carry their own weight.
How busy? This is generally a lightly-trafficked area.
Pets Prohibited.
Bikes Prohibited.
Map There is no official map, but the trail is a series of well-marked loops. These loops are displayed on Google Maps.
