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Elk River Stone Shelves

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    April 18, 2023

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    During the Cretaceous Period, the entire American midwest was a tropical inland seaway dividing North America into Appalachia and the west coast (then called Laramidia). The abundance of layered sedimentary rock formations – such as the stone shelves that line this portion of the trail – were formed by sediment falling to the ocean floor and are evidence of that ancient sea.

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    1. Elk River Hiking Trail

    23.1km

    06:03

    170m

    180m

    Hike the difficult 14.4-mile Elk River Hiking Trail near Elk City Lake, featuring rugged terrain, rock formations, and an "Ozark feel".

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    Elevation 240 m

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    Sunday 15 March

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    Location: Montgomery County, Kansas, United States

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