We have a basketball tournament this weekend or would be out there with you. All of the routes are scenic but don't plan to conquer all in a day. I do suggest possibly re-scheduling if we get much rain later in the week. Some of the routes have sections of low-maintenance (i.e. dirt) roads that don't take much to tear and rut up.
And as always, here's the disclaimer:
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Parts of these routes are remote, and cell phone service may not work in all areas. PLEASE PRINT OUT A COPY OF THE ROUTE MAP AND TAKE IT WITH YOU in case you are unable to access online maps.
All routes utilize public roads, however, the land on either side of the road is privately owned. Therefore, DO NOT LEAVE THE ROADWAY and trespass onto private land. Much of the area you'll pass through is open pasture and prairie where there are no fences. Be respectful and remain on the road. Watch out for cattle and other wildlife who may be crossing roadways. Drive very slow if going through a herd of cattle. They are easily spooked and will bolt which usually means they get injured taking out fences.
In the springtime (March-May), ranchers perform controlled burns to renew the land. Keep a safe distance from any fire and DO NOT drive into heavy smoke.
Finally, leave the Flint Hills as beautiful as you found them – they are a unique ecological area. Do not litter, and do not disturb or remove plants, rocks, wildlife, architecture, or other objects.
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