Monument Rocks, Kansas: Winter Road Conditions?

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Monument Rocks, Kansas: Winter Road Conditions?

by Bubba Suess » Mon Jan 26, 2015 8:06 am

Is anyone aware or have a sense what the road conditions are like getting to the Monument Rocks in the winter? I know there are a few miles of dirt roads. Are they pretty slick or are they passable this time of year?

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Re: Monument Rocks, Kansas: Winter Road Conditions?

by McCannster » Wed Jan 28, 2015 1:00 am

Should be fine in any passenger car, though you may not want to try immediately after a storm. There are farm houses nearby, so they do get used. But usually 2-3 days after a storm the snow has blown and drifted to the side of the roads. You probably will encounter some short muddy sections though.

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Re: Monument Rocks, Kansas: Winter Road Conditions?

by Bubba Suess » Wed Jan 28, 2015 3:39 pm

Thanks for the info. It looks like you went through that area before. Any other suggestions on cool or unusual stuff? What about places to eat?

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Re: Monument Rocks, Kansas: Winter Road Conditions?

by McCannster » Wed Jan 28, 2015 3:52 pm

Yeah, I've been through that area several times. We ate at pretty good breakfast joint in Scott City, on the main east-west highway/street through town, east of the center of town. This was a couple years ago, so don't know if it's there anymore. Gotta check out Mt. Sunflower too!


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