RT Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park

Park featuring 220 acres of Smoky Hill Chalk badlands with many narrow canyons in white rock likened to the walls and narrow winding streets of ancient Jerusalem

General Information

Length:

1.5 mi Life on the Rocks Trail
0.25 mi Overlook Trail

Elevation Gain:

Approximately 150 ft

Difficulty:

Easy to Moderate

Hours:

Open daily from sunrise to sunset, year-round

Fees:

Kansas State Parks Vehicle Permit required
Daily vehicle permit: $5

Pet Policy:

Dogs are welcome on the trails and in the park. Pets must be cleaned up after and kept under control.

Closest city with hotels:

Oakley, KS (25 mi)

Seasons:

All year; spring and fall offer the most comfortable hiking weather, while sunrise and sunset provide the best photography conditions.

Location:

County Road 400 and Gold Road, Oakley, KS 67748

Website:

ksoutdoors.gov

How to Get There

From Oakley (25 mi): Take US-83 south from Oakley, turn west on Gold Road, continue approximately 4.5 miles, then turn north on County Road 400 and follow signs to Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park.

Overview

Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park is a 330 acres (130 ha) state park in Logan County, Kansas. It is owned by The Nature Conservancy and located about 25 miles (40 km) south of Oakley and a similar distance north of Scott City. The park features 220 acres (89 ha) of Smoky Hill Chalk badlands with many narrow canyons in white rock likened to the walls and narrow winding streets of ancient Jerusalem.

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