This manmade lake in the southeast of Topeka is the local favorite running route. A beautiful concrete pathway encircles the lake for a ~7 mile loop. Runners can hop on at any entrance along SE Edge Road, SW Edge Road, SE 29th Street, or SE Croco Road. The east end is home to an event center, beach, disc golf course, golf course, and a campground. On the west end, you’ll find the lovely Ted Ensley Gardens and the Shawnee Yacht Club. Run the whole loop, or grab onto any section for an out and back.
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- Up to 7 miles (11 km)
- 236 feet (72 meters)
- Any entrance
- SE 29th Street
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Topeka, US
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Other Routes in Topeka, KS
The Shunga Trail follows the Shunganunga Creek across the city from East Topeka North to Southwest Topeka. It’s an 8 mile paved multi-use path.
The Landon Nature trails runs north to south through Topeka, with paved and gravel sections. The rural sections near the airport are especially nice.
There is a large trail network at MacLennan Park, an area of Kaw River State Park. The “Yellow Trail” is the best easy running option.
The Azura Trails of Skyline Park span nearly 5 miles around and over Burnett’s Mound, which is the highest elevation in Shawnee County.
The best running option in North Topeka is the Soldier Creek Trail, a 2 mile pathway along the eponymous waterway. Start from Garfield Park.
The University town of Lawrence has several running options, including Clinton Lake, the Lawrence Loop, and the Old West Lawrence neighborhood.
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