Prairie Spirit 100
From Trail Manager Trent McCown: There will be a ultra marathon (50 & 100 mile run) on March 23, 2013. For more information go to: http://prairiespirit100.com/the-event/
Restrooms closed for the season
Our friend Trent McCown lets us know that the restrooms along the trail have been closed for the season. They usually close in November but weather allowed them to stay open a little longer this year. Look for them again … Read More
Iola Extension Officially Opens
According to Clark Coan at the Sunflower Rail-Trails Conservancy: “David Toland with Thrive Allen County reports that the new section of the Prairie Spirit Trail within the city limits of Iola is now complete. Asphalt has been laid and a … Read More
Drought causing cracks in Prairie Spirit Trail
According to Trail Manager Trent McCown: “With the drought we are in the trail surface is starting to get some cracks as the ground dries and pulls apart. The trail staff will be monitoring and filling the cracks, but initial … Read More
Update on Iola Extension
According to “Our Man in Iola” Kretzmeier: “The asphalt from the 109 mile marker South to Riverside Park is in place today. Some of the grading is yet to be completed, but it is navigable. Our group rode the distance … Read More
June 2nd is National Trail Day
June 2nd is National Trail Day, and as a bonus, The Prairie Spirit Trail will be available free of charge all day. Take advantage of the day without fees and get out there and see some people. At the Richmond … Read More
Iola Bridge Replaced
The bridge in Iola that was closed due to arson last summer has been replaced. The trail is now open for its current entire length.
Trail Extension Update from KDWP
The trail extension from the Prairie Spirit Trail State Park to River Side Park in Iola is not done. There is a tentative deadline of June 1. This however, depends on many factors including weather. The bridge is still out … Read More
Allen County Receives Trail Grants
David Toland with Thrive Allen County reports the following: “The Sunflower Foundation has approved a $22,818 grant to build the Prairie Spirit Trail Extension from Humboldt to Iola. The Health Care Foundation of Greater KC has also approved the matching … Read More
Prairie Spirit Trail Extension Progresses In Iola
According to David Toland, “construction of the 1.5 miles of the Prairie Spirit Trail Extension within the city limits of Iola is ahead of schedule. All of the concrete curb cuts have been completed on the extension within Iola thanks … Read More