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Byway: Kansas - Gypsum Hills Scenic Byway
Byway Description: This byway in south central Kansas runs through red hills noted for their picturesque beauty and unique landscape.
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Miles |
Road Item |
Road Summary |
0.0
(66.8) |
0.0
(41.5) |
Medicine Lodge, Kansas
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Medicine Lodge, Kansas, a city in Barber County, Kansas, This is where Gypsum Hills Scenic Byway starts its journey through Barber and Comanche Counties past the ancient red shale and sandstone formations of the rugged Gypsum Hills. Medicine Lodge is site of the Indian Peace Treaty and Celebration held every three years. Fishing, boating, swimming, hunting, bird watching, hiking trail riding, backpacking and spelunking activities are available along this route.
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1.1
(65.7) |
0.7
(40.8) |
Junction
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Junction United States Highway #160, Carrie Nation House, also known as Carry A. Nation Home and Museum, was a home of temperance leader Carrie A. Nation in Medicine Lodge, Kansas. This is a National Historic Landmark. Medicine Lodge Golf Club,
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2.2
(64.6) |
1.4
(40.1) |
Junction
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Junction United States Highway #281,
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6.0
(60.8) |
3.7
(37.8) |
Willow Road
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Willow Road, Gyp Hill Road,
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15.8
(51.0) |
9.8
(31.7) |
NW Forest City Road
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NW Forest City Road, Community of Forest City, Kansas,
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22.0
(44.8) |
13.7
(27.8) |
Lake City Road
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Lake City Road, SW Scenic Drive, Community of Lake City, Kansas
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30.1
(36.7) |
18.7
(22.8) |
SW Aetna Road
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SW Aetna Road, Crazy Horse Road, Community of Deerhead, Kansas
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32.0
(34.8) |
19.9
(21.6) |
Sun City Road
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Sun City Road, Sun City, Kansas, a city located in Barber County, Kansas, along the Medicine Lodge River.
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40.5
(26.3) |
25.2
(16.3) |
Road Access
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Road Access to Walnut Creek,
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57.3
(9.5) |
35.6
(5.9) |
Wilmore County Road
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Wilmore County Road, Community of Wilmore, Kansas,
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66.8
(0.0) |
41.5
(0.0) |
Junction
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Junction of United State Highway #160 with United States Highway #183 at Coldwater, Kansas, This is where Gypsum Hills Scenic Byway ends. Lake Coldwater lies on the southwest of here off United States Highway #183
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