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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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(66.8)
0.0
(41.5)
Medicine Lodge, Kansas
Altitude: 1503 feet
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.
1.1
(65.7)
0.7
(40.8)
Junction
Altitude: 1460 feet
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,
2.2
(64.6)
1.4
(40.1)
Junction
Altitude: 1457 feet
Junction United States Highway #281,
6.0
(60.8)
3.7
(37.8)
Willow Road
Altitude: 1499 feet
Willow Road, Gyp Hill Road,
15.8
(51.0)
9.8
(31.7)
NW Forest City Road
Altitude: 1663 feet
NW Forest City Road, Community of Forest City, Kansas,
22.0
(44.8)
13.7
(27.8)
Lake City Road
Altitude: 1726 feet
Lake City Road, SW Scenic Drive, Community of Lake City, Kansas
30.1
(36.7)
18.7
(22.8)
SW Aetna Road
Altitude: 1962 feet
SW Aetna Road, Crazy Horse Road, Community of Deerhead, Kansas
32.0
(34.8)
19.9
(21.6)
Sun City Road
Altitude: 2014 feet
Sun City Road, Sun City, Kansas, a city located in Barber County, Kansas, along the Medicine Lodge River.
40.5
(26.3)
25.2
(16.3)
Road Access
Altitude: 1860 feet
Road Access to Walnut Creek,
57.3
(9.5)
35.6
(5.9)
Wilmore County Road
Altitude: 2126 feet
Wilmore County Road, Community of Wilmore, Kansas,
66.8
(0.0)
41.5
(0.0)
Junction
Altitude: 2103 feet
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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