Point Of Rocks

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242 Highway 56
Elkhart, KS 67950

The Cimarron National Grassland, located in southwestern Kansas, spans 108,175 acres and is the largest area of public land in the state, managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service. This diverse landscape features rock cliffs, cottonwood groves, grassy fields, yucca, and sagebrush, offering a variety of recreational opportunities such as birdwatching, hunting, camping, and scenic driving.

Historically significant as a landmark on the Santa Fe Trail, Point of Rocks within the grassland provides visitors with stunning views of the Cimarron River valley. The area is also home to unique flora and fauna, including mule deer, prairie dogs, and various wildflowers, making it a captivating destination for nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike.

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Well worth the drive and the time.
10/15/2021

The Point of Rocks was a Santa Fe landmark and still today you can see the wagon ruts left here. The...

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Great place for sunrise or sunset
9/25/2019

If you like to enjoy a natural setting this certainly fits the description.Yes the history is i...

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If you like solitude....
10/18/2017

If you like solitude, this place has it. It is a nice spot to sit and look over the Cimarron River ...

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