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Statue of General Grant – Merritt Lake loop from Fort Leavenworth

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Leavenworth

Statue of General Grant – Merritt Lake loop from Fort Leavenworth

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Statue of General Grant – Merritt Lake loop from Fort Leavenworth

01:55

7.38km

50m

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: March 17, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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3.20 km

Statue of General Grant

Highlight • Monument

Scattered throughout Fort Leavenworth, you'll find many references honoring various soldiers. In this corner near Zais Park, you'll find the one of General Grant.

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3.26 km

This old wall is just one of many remnants — or I suppose ruins, technically — of historic Fort Leavenworth. Keep an eye out for the main parade field to the west, and historic Grant Hall to the south.

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4.21 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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4.55 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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7.38 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.07 km

185 m

114 m

Surfaces

5.29 km

2.07 km

Elevation

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Sunday 17 May

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Statue of General Grant – Merritt Lake loop from Fort Leavenworth

Statue of General Grant

Old stone wall

Merritt Lake

Buffalo Soldier Monument

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