Ron Boyer stops and checks a map. Boyer and two other people maintain the many miles of trails near Elk City Reservoir.
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The Elk River Hiking Trail goes through some of the most rugged terrain in eastern Kansas.
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Ron Boyer's favorite part of the 15-mile hiking trails is a section of trail that goes through a clear stream.
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Springs create several waterfalls along the Elk River Hiking Trail; some fall more than 15 feet.
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Ron Boyer hikes the Elk River Hiking Trail where it parallels the Elk River.
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The Elk River Hiking Trail winds through some massive rock formations.
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Springs create several waterfalls along the Elk River Hiking Trail; some fall more than 15 feet.
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Michael Pearce / The Wichita Eagle
The Elk River Hiking Trail winds through some massive rock formations.
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Michael Pearce / The Wichita Eagle
Springs create several waterfalls along the Elk River Hiking Trail, some fall more than 15 feet.
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Michael Pearce / The Wichita Eagle
The Elk River Hiking Trail winds through some massive rock formations.
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Michael Pearce / The Wichita Eagle
Springs create several waterfalls along the Elk River Hiking Trail; some fall more than 15 feet.
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Michael Pearce / The Wichita Eagle
The Elk River Hiking Trail winds through some massive rock formations.
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Eagle Rock Mountain Bike Trail is one of several trails near Elk City Reservoir, but the only one open to biking.
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The Elk River Hiking Trail winds through some massive rock formations.
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Michael Pearce / The Wichita Eagle
Springs create several waterfalls along the Elk River Hiking Trail, some fall more than 15 feet.
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Michael Pearce / The Wichita Eagle
The Elk River Hiking Trail winds through some massive rock formations.
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Michael Pearce / The Wichita Eagle
Springs create several waterfalls along the Elk River Hiking Trail, some fall more than 15 feet.
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Michael Pearce / The Wichita Eagle
The Elk River Hiking Trail winds through some massive rock formations.
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Michael Pearce / The Wichita Eagle
The Elk River Hiking Trail winds through some massive rock formations.
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Michael Pearce / The Wichita Eagle
Springs create several waterfalls along the Elk River Hiking Trail, some fall more than 15 feet.
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Michael Pearce / The Wichita Eagle
The Elk River Hiking Trail winds through some massive rock formations.
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Michael Pearce / The Wichita Eagle
Springs create several waterfalls along the Elk River Hiking Trail, some fall more than 15 feet.
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Ron Boyer crosses a small stream as he heads up the Elk River Hiking Trail.
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Springs create several waterfalls along the Elk River Hiking Trail, some fall more than 15 feet.
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The trails around Elk City Reservoir are a cooperative effort of several groups.
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