Glacial Hills Scenic Byway (K-7)

98 mi
Length
4
Verified stops
1,100 ft
High point
Scenic
Road type

A 63-mile State Scenic Byway on K-7 from Leavenworth north to the Kansas–Nebraska border at White Cloud, through terrain shaped by Pleistocene glaciers — the only glaciated region in Kansas. The byway passes through Atchison and Troy on rolling, wooded hills and rock-strewn valleys that parallel the Missouri River. The National Park Service also designates it as the official route of the Lewis and Clark Trail. Seasonal foliage in autumn makes it the most forested motorcycle corridor in the state.

What you'll hit along the way.

Rider-verified stops, overlooks, fuel, and the corners worth knowing about — in the order you'll meet them.

Mile 20.0

Devon

A small rural town near the start of the byway, offering a quiet entry point into the glacial hills landscape.

Mile 30.0

Mantey

A modest community set among the rolling terrain characteristic of this northeastern Kansas route.

Mile 80.0

Hillsdale

A small town near Hillsdale Lake, a good spot to stretch and take in the reservoir surroundings.

Mile 95.0

M101

An attraction near the southern end of the byway that marks a worthwhile stop before completing the route.

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