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2.0 miles
Distance
437 ft
Climb
-481 ft
Descent
00:14:00
Avg time
-43 ft
Altitude change
777 ft
Altitude min
842 ft
Altitude max
836 ft
Altitude start
793 ft
Altitude end
-0.421%
Grade
-35.971%
Grade max
43.573%
Grade min
4,160 ft
Distance climb
5,168 ft
Distance down
990 ft
Distance flat
00:14:00
Avg time
Bleeding Kansas Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaGunn Park
Fort Scott, Kansas -
AKANorth Loop, River Front
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Global Ranking#134964 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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The Bleeding Kansas Trail begins with bench cut trails, into the Marmaton River bottoms, where the trail becomes fast and flowy, running adjacent to the Marmaton River. Trail features include a few log climbs, gravity drops, small bridges, and scenic views of the river.
source: Gunn Park Trails
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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(37.836560, -94.720370)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bleeding Kansas
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Where is Bleeding Kansas located?
Bleeding Kansas is located in Gunn Park, Fort Scott, Kansas, United States. It is part of the Gunn Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.83656, -94.72037.
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How hard is Bleeding Kansas?
Bleeding Kansas is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.421%.
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What is the elevation gain for Bleeding Kansas?
Bleeding Kansas has 437 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 481 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 777 ft to 842 ft.
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Is Bleeding Kansas a point to point trail?
Bleeding Kansas is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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