Kansas · Unknown Co.

Kansas River

· 173 mi · Class
Optimal: 2750–8300 CFS · USGS #06888350
5,510 avg
5,290CFS
12.76 ft gauge height
Optimal
Rising slowly (+30 cfs/hr)(+30 in 3h)
Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
Avg flow: 5,510 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #06888350
Designated Water Trail · State

The Kansas River is 173 miles from north central Kansas to the Missouri River. Since the 1970s the state supported fishing, canoeing, and kayaking on the Kansas River. As interest has grown, the goal of river supporters was to have public access every ten miles along the river. The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) encouraged partnerships with river advocates and local cities for the access points. Donations from local businesses provided the materials and heavy equipment needed to build ramps on the muddy banks with treacherous footing. The final products yielded attra

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