The Shunga Trail follows the Shunganunga Creek across the city from East Topeka North to Southwest Topeka. It’s a wide asphalt multi-use path that is well suited for a long run of up to 16.5 miles. Most of the path is flat, non-dramatic, and not particularly scenic, but there are some great sections through the Central Topeka area where there is a string of parks. The best places to start are Big Shunga Park, The Warren Nature Area, Felker Park, and Crestview Park, the large green spaces on the southwest end of the trail. On the east end, runners can grab some extra mileage on the Deer Creek Trail. The trail also intersects the Landon Nature Trail in Monroe.
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- Up to 16.5 miles (27 km)
- 319 feet (97 meters)
- Big Shunga Park
- 29th @ Randolph WB
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Topeka, US
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Other Routes in Topeka, KS
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.
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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