Great Plains Nature Center – Heron Trail Boardwalk loop from Great Plains Nature Center

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Sedgwick County

Wichita

Great Plains Nature Center – Heron Trail Boardwalk loop from Great Plains Nature Center

Easy

hikers

Great Plains Nature Center – Heron Trail Boardwalk loop from Great Plains Nature Center

01:16

5.02km

10m

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 20, 2026

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539 m

Great Plains Nature Center

Highlight • Rest Area

The Great Plains Nature Center has exhibits on local ecology and live animals. If you want to learn more about the habitats being preserved at Chisholm Creek, and especially if you have kids, this is a great place to explore!

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826 m

Heron Trail Boardwalk

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The boardwalk takes you over a wetland and winding contours of the lake. You may encounter turtles, herons, egrets, ducks, and other wildlife.

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1.84 km

Tunnel of Trees

Highlight • Forest

A tunnel of arched osage orange trees cocoons you as you hike along the path, casting dappled rays of sunlight onto the trail below.

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2.54 km

Great Plains Nature Center

Highlight • Natural

Great Plains Nature Center is a center for learning about the local fauna and wildlife. They constantly have exhibitions open to the public to help educate them on the local …

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