The Soldier Creek Trail is the lone running option in North Topeka East, on the other side of the Kansas River. The route is a 2 mile concrete pathway along the eponymous waterway. It starts from NW Lyman Road in the north and runs south to a terminus near NE Soldier Street, just past Garfield Park. The route has a suburban feel with a few road crossings, but it makes for a pleasant enough 4 mile out and back.
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Essentials
- Up to 4 miles (6 km) out and back
- 25 feet (8 meters)
- Garfield Park
- Kansas @ Lou Fieger NB Bus Stop
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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 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 University town of Lawrence has several running options, including Clinton Lake, the Lawrence Loop, and the Old West Lawrence neighborhood.
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