Burroughs Creek Trail

The trail is predominantly flat and paved with smooth concrete, as it follows an abandoned rail corridor. Its level and even surface makes it an easy and quiet route, ideal for walkers, runners, and cyclists. Some sections are almost completely shaded by trees.

Yes, it's considered an easy and beginner-friendly path due to its flat, paved terrain. It's suitable for a wide range of users, including families. Along the path, you'll find a playground, a splash pad, and a little lending library, making it great for kids.

Parking is available at Hobbs Park, located at the north end of the trail. This parking area includes a pedestrian-activated traffic signal for safely crossing E. 11th Street to access the trail.

The trail is generally dog-friendly. However, always ensure your dog is on a leash and that you clean up after them to maintain a pleasant experience for all users.

The trail features unique artistic and community elements, including carved limestone boulders depicting prairie plants and creek critters, and a community orchard with fruit trees. A notable highlight is the "Hike Through History" element, with interpretive panels detailing Lawrence's history, including a WWII German POW camp, Quantrill's Raid, and the artistry of William S. Burroughs.

The trail can be enjoyed year-round. Spring and fall offer pleasant temperatures and vibrant scenery, with lush greenery in spring and changing leaves in autumn. Summer is also great, especially in the shaded sections. Restrooms are seasonally available at Burroughs Creek Park.

No, there are no permits or entrance fees required to access the Burroughs Creek Trail or the surrounding Linear Park. It is open to the public for recreational use.

Yes, the trail is an integral part of the developing 22-mile Lawrence Loop around the city. It also connects directly to the Haskell Rail-Trail, which was Kansas's first operational rail-trail. Sections of the Lawrence Bicycle Route and Lawrence Bicycle Lane also run along or intersect with it.

Restrooms are seasonally available at Burroughs Creek Park. Additionally, along the path, you'll find benches for resting, exercise equipment, a playground, a splash pad, and a little lending library.

Given its flat, paved, and smooth concrete surface, the trail is highly accessible and suitable for wheelchairs, strollers, and individuals with mobility challenges.