The Kansas Trails Council began informally in 1974 when a group of trail enthusiasts joined together to build multi-use trails near several Kansas lakes.

In 1984, the KTC officially became a non-profit 501c3 corporation dedicated to promoting the development and enjoyment of Kansas trails.

The KTC's primary purposes are to:

• develop and maintain multi-use trails

• provide resources to trail developers and trail stewards

• provide trail information to interested parties

• educate trail stewards and trail users.

Over the years, the KTC has worked with the Army Corps of Engineers and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, to develop or maintain trails at Clinton Lake, El Dorado Lake, Elk City Lake, Fall River Lake, Melvern Lake, Perry Lake, Toronto Lake, Tuttle Creek Lake and Wilson Lake.  The KTC also maintains the Dornwood Park and the MacLennan Park trails in Topeka.

More information about Kansas Trails can be obtained by email or by regular mail sent to: Kansas Trails Council, PO Box 695, Topeka, KS 66601-0695