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Buffalo Soldier Monument – Merritt Lake loop from Fort Leavenworth

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United States
Kansas
Leavenworth County
Leavenworth

Buffalo Soldier Monument – Merritt Lake loop from Fort Leavenworth

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Buffalo Soldier Monument – Merritt Lake loop from Fort Leavenworth

01:01

3.92km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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2.98 km

Buffalo Soldier Monument

Highlight • Monument

This monument was dedicated in 1992 and is situated in a beautiful setting next to Smith Lake. It honors the memory of the 9th and 10th Cavalry Regiments of the …

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3.32 km

Merritt Lake

Highlight • Lake

Merritt Lake is a reservoir on the Trails West Golf Course. It's man-made, and it's a wheelchair-accessible fishing spot as well! Before fishing, be sure to check the rules and …

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3.92 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.40 km

495 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.33 km

1.58 km

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