Mount Mitchell Heritage Prairie Park Rules and Regulations

A PRIVATELY OWNED PROPERTY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

For the safety and enjoyment of visitors and all living things at this Park please honor the following expectations, rules, and prohibitions. Help protect nesting birds, and our trails and Park from damage and erosion. Your continued access to the Park depends on your cooperation by observing the following rules:

The Park is open from dawn to dusk ONLY
No overnight parking or camping
Leave no trash behind, pack it in, pack it out. Disposal receptacles are not available in the Park
Stay on designated trails. Do not blaze or follow “short cuts”
Dogs are allowed in the Park, but must be on leash during grassland bird nesting season, April 15 – July 15
Clean up after your dog

Prohibited:

Bicycles, horses, motorized vehicles, 3 & 4-wheelers, ATV’s and side by sides
Hunting, collecting, or disturbance of any kind, for example rocks, plants, or animals
Pursuit, capture, taking, harassment, and killing of reptiles
Rock flipping
Smoking, fires of any kind, and fireworks

Violation of these rules will be considered criminal trespass

Report any problems to the Wabaunsee County Sheriff’s Department

911 or 785-765-3323

For further information contact the Park’s managers at

785-221-4061 or 785-221-2724 info@mountmitchellprairie.org

Historical and Cultural Significance

Established over 50 years ago, Mount Mitchell Heritage Prairie Park honors the Connecticut abolitionists who fought to defeat slavery. The park is part of the Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area and the National Park Service’s Network to Freedom Program, celebrating the Underground Railroad’s history. Once part of Captain William Mitchell’s farm, the 170-acre park is home to both historical significance and natural beauty. The hilltop prairie has been sacred to Native Peoples for generations, so please respect the cultural heritage of the site during your visit.

Additional Notes

Mount Mitchell Heritage Prairie is located along the Native Stone Scenic Byway, where visitors can enjoy stunning natural limestone formations. To learn more about the region’s heritage and ecological importance, visit the Flint Hills Discovery Center in nearby Manhattan.