Mount Sunflower

Where the prairie and the sky meet your eye. The highest point in Kansas, Mt. Sunflower is on privately owned land, but all visitors are welcome. Land & Sky Scenic Byway Mount Sunflower is found along the Land and Sky Scenic Byway. This byway is the only byway that focuses on agriculture and features thousands of acres of rotating crops, livestock, and wildlife along the route, but that’s not all. Travelers also have the opportunity to experience the Wallace Branch of the Great Western Cattle Trail, scale the highest point in Kansas at Mount Sunflower, marvel at the world’s largest Van Gogh and explore the deep canyons and rugged landscape of the Arikaree Breaks. Take a look at the other sights you can see along the Land and Sky Scenic Byway here. Western Vistas Historic Byway Mount Sunflower is found along the Western Vistas Historic Byway. The rugged landscape is just one of the perks of the culturally and visually fascinating route. You can also find traces of ‘wild west’ history, a plethora of fossils and important cultural sites. The region surrounding the Byway is a geologist's and paleontologist's paradise, punctuated with unusual rock formations and among the best fossil hunting areas in the world. Plan your other stops along the Western Vistas Historic Byway here. Stunning Views! Don’t forget to pack the camera because this is also home to some uniquely stunning views! The Stunning View Badge is a curated collection of the most stunning scenic viewpoints that Kansas has to offer. If you’re looking for other great, photo-worthy spots, you can find the entire collection here.