BIG HILL CHAPTER
The Big Hill Chapter of Back Country Horsemen was one of two new chapters formed in 2022.
2024 OFFICERS
President – Bobbie Barton ([email protected])
Vice President – Bill Racy ([email protected])
Secretary – Jennifer Carnahan ([email protected])
Treasurer – John Scammey ([email protected])
Vice President – Bill Racy ([email protected])
Secretary – Jennifer Carnahan ([email protected])
Treasurer – John Scammey ([email protected])
BIG HILL LAKE
TRAILS
This 17-mile trail surrounds three-fourths of Big Hill Lake providing a variety of terrain for all ages. The trail winds along a scenic hardwood ridge that offers gorgeous views. It also offers tethering areas and parking areas equipped with limited facilities, some that may be used for overnight camping by trail riders. Various species of wildlife can be seen.
CAMPING
North Camp (Dennis) - Vault toilet, shelter house (fire ring and picnic tables), large open area for primitive camping, water hydrant. horse pens.
South Camp (Cherryvale) - Located 4 miles east of Cherryvale; shelter house (fire ring, grill, picnic tables), vault toilet, 2 water hydrants, 3 hitching posts, circle drive primitive camp area (shower house 1/4 mile south, horse pens.
Timber Hill Trailhead - fire ring, picnic tables, outhouse, 10 horse ties.
The Bridge Campground - privately own equestrian campground with hookups and pens. 620-423-1798.
Please ride with caution and wear orange during hunting season.
LOCATION
North Camp (Dennis) - 551 24000 Rd, Dennis, KS 67341
South Camp (Cherryvale) - 20008 Cherryvale Pkwy, Cherryvale, KS 67335
Timber Hill Trailhead -
The Bridge Campground - 440 22000 Rd, Cherryvale, KS, Phone: 620-423-1798.
For more info:
www.swt.usace.armymil./, Click on Locations - Tulsa District Lakes, Kansas. 620-336-2741.
This 17-mile trail surrounds three-fourths of Big Hill Lake providing a variety of terrain for all ages. The trail winds along a scenic hardwood ridge that offers gorgeous views. It also offers tethering areas and parking areas equipped with limited facilities, some that may be used for overnight camping by trail riders. Various species of wildlife can be seen.
CAMPING
North Camp (Dennis) - Vault toilet, shelter house (fire ring and picnic tables), large open area for primitive camping, water hydrant. horse pens.
South Camp (Cherryvale) - Located 4 miles east of Cherryvale; shelter house (fire ring, grill, picnic tables), vault toilet, 2 water hydrants, 3 hitching posts, circle drive primitive camp area (shower house 1/4 mile south, horse pens.
Timber Hill Trailhead - fire ring, picnic tables, outhouse, 10 horse ties.
The Bridge Campground - privately own equestrian campground with hookups and pens. 620-423-1798.
Please ride with caution and wear orange during hunting season.
LOCATION
North Camp (Dennis) - 551 24000 Rd, Dennis, KS 67341
South Camp (Cherryvale) - 20008 Cherryvale Pkwy, Cherryvale, KS 67335
Timber Hill Trailhead -
The Bridge Campground - 440 22000 Rd, Cherryvale, KS, Phone: 620-423-1798.
For more info:
www.swt.usace.armymil./, Click on Locations - Tulsa District Lakes, Kansas. 620-336-2741.