Rim Rock Trail – Kanopolis Sp

Distance: 4.0 miles Elevation Gain: 300 ft Difficulty: Moderate Type: Loop Surface: Dirt/Rock Activity: Hiking Best Season: Year-round Typical Time: 2-4 hours Fee: $5-8/vehicle Dogs: Yes, on leash Permit: No

The Rim Rock Trail follows the canyon rim above Horsethief Canyon, providing elevated perspectives across the dissected Dakota Sandstone landscape. The Smoky Hills region represents an ancient shoreline environment where alternating terrestrial and marine deposits created the layered rock formations visible in the canyon walls. Prairie falcons nest in the cliff faces and are frequently spotted soaring above the canyon. Prickly pear cactus and yucca grow abundantly on the dry rocky rim.