Mount Sunflower
Mount Sunflower, although not a true mountain, is the highest natural point in the U.S.
A mountain inside Weskan Township
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Cheyenne Wells, 22 miles southwest. Where to stay ↓
No airline airport nearby
The closest airport with airline service is Garden City Regional (GCK), 104 miles away.
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 18°, with about 21" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Best months: May and Sep
May and September are the mild months, with highs of 75–81°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Weskan Township. Green months are the mild ones.
Mount Sunflower
Mount Sunflower, although not a true mountain, is the highest natural point in the U.S. state of Kansas. At 4,039 feet (1,231 m), it is 3,300 feet (1,010 m) above the state's topographic low point, which lies on the opposite side of the state. It is located between the communities of Kanorado and Weskan in Wallace County, less than half a mile (0.8 km) from the state border with Colorado and is near the lowest point in Colorado.
- Type
- Mountain
- Elevation
- 4,039 ft
- Wikipedia readers
- 35K a year
Where to stay near Mount Sunflower
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Burlington (11) and Sharon Springs Township (4).
Compare 6 towns
| Town | From Mount Sunflower | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weskan Township | in town | — | — | 314 | $133K | — |
| Burlington | 23 mi northwest | 35 min | 11 5 hotels · 3 motels · 3 RV parks | 3,164 | $208K | C |
| Sharon Springs Township | 16 mi east | 25 min | 4 1 hotel · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B | 900 | $102K | — |
| Goodland | 28 mi northeast | 45 min | 13 8 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 campgrounds | 4,366 | $113K | C+ |
| Sharon Springs | 18 mi southeast | 25 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 716 | $105K | — |
| Cheyenne Wells | 22 mi southwest | 35 min | 5 2 hotels · 1 motel · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 722 | $173K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Mount Sunflower
Other well-known places within 70 miles.
43 mi National Historic SiteSand Creek Massacre National Historic Site4K visitors a year
69 mi National Historic SiteAmache National Historic Site8K visitors a yearPhoto credits
Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site: Plazak at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Amache National Historic Site: Tom Parker, Public domain
Visiting Mount Sunflower
Is Mount Sunflower in Weskan Township?
Yes. It’s inside Weskan Township, KS.
When is the best time to visit Mount Sunflower?
May and September, with highs of 75–81°.
What is the closest airport to Mount Sunflower?
Garden City Regional (GCK), about 104 miles away. The nearest big hub is City of Colorado Springs Municipal (COS), about 144 miles.
Where should I stay near Mount Sunflower?
Burlington (23 mi, 11 places to stay), Sharon Springs Township (16 mi, 4 places to stay) and Goodland (28 mi, 13 places to stay).
Tips from people in Weskan Township
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in Weskan Township’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.