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- 07/21/12
- 1st Ride
- 44-Mile FHNT Warmup for the PSRT
- Alternate pathway
- Alternate ride on FHNT
- Alternate ride on FHNT
- American Best Value Inn and The Greenery
- Any groups associated with the Prairie Spirit Trail?
- Anybody walked the Bassett to Humboldt link?
- Anyone use MapMyRide or Strava?
- Back into PSRT training…
- Best Connection to the Flint Hills Nature Trail
- Best section of the trail for a neophyte?
- Bike not put up and I’m so….. glad
- Bike rental?
- Bridge Repaired and other news
- Camping and Humboldt extension
- Camping in Ottawa
- Camping in Richmond
- Colony Diner – Good Food and Good Prices
- Connecting Trails?
- Course Record
- Donated Repair Kits
- Drinks/Candy in Welda
- FHNT_East
- First time or experienced biker?
- First timer with kids
- Free Someday?
- Full out-and-back rides or 2-day tours in winter?
- Garnett to Welda
- Garnett-Princeton-Garnett-Welda-Garnett
- Grand Opening of New Kansas Railtrail
- Great Site
- Great stay for P.S. Trail ride into Iola
- Group/Organized Ride
- Hiking
- Hot enough for ya?
- Introduction
- Iola to Garnett and Back
- Iola Trailhead
- Keim Bakery 12 out of a possible 10!
- Lawrence – Ottawa – Princeton and back
- Link to trail from Lawrence
- List of PSRT/SWT Road Names
- Looking for Landmarks
- Movin’ West – A short ride on the trail West of Ottawa
- My first century (Ottawa-Iola-Ottawa)
- My first full PST ride! Ottawa-Iola-Ottawa
- My Katy Trail ride report
- Mystery man/woman, where are you?
- New elevation map installed
- New to recreational cycling
- Nice Observation
- Old Depot Museum – Worth a stop
- Ottawa to Garnett
- Ottawa to Garnett 4-2
- Ottawa to Richmond 10/25/2014
- Ottawa-Garnett-Ottawa today
- Ottawa-Welda-Ottawa for my first metric
- Outstanding service from shuttle service in Garnett
- Over night parking? Hotel? in Ottawa
- Parking
- Parking overnight in Humboldt
- Please Contact the Iola City Government about bike laws
- Prairie Preserve is not the side trip for everyone
- PST-120
- RAGBRAI
- Recent trip Ottawa-Iola and back
- Ride Report 03/25/2011 Ottawa-Garnett-Ottawa
- Ride Report 05/17/11 – Garnett – Iola – Garnett
- Ride Report 2/19/2012
- Ride Report for 6/15/2011: Ottawa – Iola – and back
- Ride Report: Garnett-Iola and Back 9/2012
- Riding in the heat
- Rode 1/4th of the trail today (Ottawa to almost-Richmond)
- SE to NE tour of Kansas
- South Trail Update
- Start and finish
- Structure north of Carlyle
- The Prairie Spirit Century – Coming in late May
- The Trail – Friendly Most of Time
- Time to get high-tech
- Trail conditions
- Trail Conditions?
- Trail Ride 7/29/2010 – Welda to Iola
- Trail Ride 7/9/2010 – Ottawa to Garnett
- Trail Ride 8/13/2010 – Garnett to Colony
- Trail Ride 8/27/2010 – Iola to Richmond
- Two cool days on the PSRT
- Typical Surface Conditions
- Very Nice Trail
- Water at trailheads
- What kind of bike works well?
- Your first planned PST ride of the season?
- Pets on the Prairie Spirit Trail
- Prairie Spirit Trail Best Times
- Prairie Spirit Trail Economic Impact Report 1997
- Prairie Spirit Trail Elevation Chart
- Prairie Spirit Trail History
- Prairie Spirit Trail Maps
- Prairie Spirit Trail Mileage Chart
- Mileage Chart – Bassett
- Mileage Chart – Carlyle
- Mileage Chart – Colony
- Mileage Chart – Garnett Crystal Lake
- Mileage Chart – Garnett Depot
- Mileage Chart – Humboldt
- Mileage Chart – Iola Cofachique Park
- Mileage Chart – Iola Riverside Park
- Mileage Chart – Lake Garnett
- Mileage Chart – Ottawa Depot
- Mileage Chart – Ottawa Kanza Park
- Mileage Chart – Ottawa Trailhead
- Mileage Chart – Princeton
- Mileage Chart – Richmond
- Mileage Chart – Scipio
- Mileage Chart – Welda
- Prairie Spirit Trail News
- Prairie Spirit Trail Photos
- Prairie Spirit Trail Rules and Regulations
- Privacy Policy
- Purchase Prairie Spirit Trail Permits
- Services Along The Prairie Spirit Trail
- Sitemap
- Terms and Conditions
- Your Guide to the Prairie Spirit Trail
Posts
Bicycling
In The News
- ABC Trails Plan Could Boost Prairie Spirit Trail Connections
- Iola Adds New Trail Connection with King of Trails Bridge
- How the Prairie Spirit Trail Contributes to a Culture of Health
- The Prairie Spirit Trail is a Rail-Trail Winter Wonderland
- 2016 Prairie Spirit Trail Challenge Results
- 2016 Prairie Spirit Trail Challenge: August
- 2016 Prairie Spirit Trail Challenge: July
- Riding The Rails
- 2016 Prairie Spirit Trail Challenge: June
- 2016 Prairie Spirit Trail Challenge: May
- The 2016 Prairie Spirit Trail Challenge is On!
- Iola Adopts Complete Streets Policy
- Help Save Prairie Spirit Trail Bike Lanes in Ottawa
- Bicycling Family on the Prairie Spirit Trail
- 2015 Trail Town Challenge Champion: Iola
- Franklin County Sheriff & EMS to Patrol Prairie Spirit Trail
- Ottawa Embraces Playability Along the Prairie Spirit Trail
- Prairie Spirit Trail Bicyclist Dies Near Carlyle
- PST gets name check in Bicycling Magazine
- Pictures from the Bridge fire and Detour map
- PST is the Trail of the Month
- Bike49 to hit the Prairie Spirit Trail
Miscellaneous
Trail Events
- Prairie Spirit Trail Birthday Bash March 13 in Garnett
- Prairie Spirit Trail Birthday Bash March 21 in Garnett
- 2017 Prairie Spirit Trail Challenge Results
- Prairie Spirit Trail Challenge: May 2017
- 2017 Prairie Spirit Trail Challenge
- Opening Day for Trails 2017
- Photos and News From the 2017 Prairie Spirit Trail Birthday Bash
- Happy 21st Birthday to the Prairie Spirit Trail
- June 4th is National Trails Day, Free Use Day on the Prairie Spirit Trail
- Bike to the Movie Night in Ottawa
- Celebrate the Prairie Spirit Trail’s 20th Birthday
- Bicycling Festival Coming To The Prairie Spirit Trail
- Train to Trails June 20th
- National Trails Day is June 6th
- Southwind Rail Trail 2nd Anniversary Celebration June 5-6 in Iola
- 19th Annual Prairie Spirit Trail Celebration
- 18th Annual Trail Celebration
- Southwind Rail Trail Dedication
- Prairie Spirit Rail Trail State Park Open House
- PST Celebration – March 27th
- Prairie Spirit 100
- June 2nd is National Trail Day
- Have a free day on the trail!
- 16th Prairie Spirit Trail Birthday Bash
- Fish Trot For Kids In Garnett, Saturday, May 21 – 5 Pm
- Join the 15th Anniversary Party!
- Friends of the Prairie Spirit needs donations for silent auction
- KC Bicycle Meetup Group Announces Group Ride
Trail News
- KDWPT Eliminates Prairie Spirit Trail Usage Fees
- KDWPT Considers Eliminating Prairie Spirit Trail Use Fee
- Bike-Touring on the Prairie Spirit Trail
- Ottawa Announces New Trail-Oriented Development
- Prairie Spirit Trail Repaired in Iola
- Winter Facility Closures
- Spring 2017 Restroom and Water Schedule
- Plan Ahead For Winter Travel on the Prairie Spirit Trail
- New Informational Signs Along the Prairie Spirit Trail
- A new trail system at the southern end of the Prairie Spirit Trail: Lehigh Portland Trails
- New Trail Connection Coming to Iola
- Riders at the Garnett Depot
- Beware Loose Rock at Cofachique Park Trailhead
- New Prairie Spirit Trail Archway Dedicated in Iola
- New Prairie Spirit Trail Signs in Iola
- Ottawa receives grant to connect PSRT trailhead to FHNT
- Tire popping tunnel lip in Richmond fixed!
- Trail Update with Trent
- Restrooms closed for the season
- Iola Extension Officially Opens
- Drought causing cracks in Prairie Spirit Trail
- Update on Iola Extension
- Iola Bridge Replaced
- Trail Extension Update from KDWP
- Allen County Receives Trail Grants
- Prairie Spirit Trail Extension Progresses In Iola
- Iola Extension to Open Early Summer 2012
- Allen County Arsonist Caught
- Small Trail Closure in Iola
- Website calls Prairie Spirit Trail a “Top Car-Free Place to Bicycle”
- Bike Rentals available in Garnett
- More News on PST Extension to Humbolt
- Prairie Spirit Trail extension progressing in Iola
- Trail to be extended to Humboldt?
- Time For Some Spring Cleaning on the Trail
- Restrooms To Open, Cyclists Relieved
- Trail Talk with Trent
- Welda Tunnel to be open Friday, October 8th!
- Friends of the Prairie Spirit looking for support services for bikers
- Bikers’ Notice
- Prairie Spirit Trail destined to grow!
- Detour between Welda and Colony
Tag Cloud
Flora Garnett Humboldt Iola Lehigh Portland Trails National Bike Challenge Ottawa Richmond Scenery Southwind Rail Trail WeldaServices
- Allen County Historical Society
- America’s Best Value Inn
- Anderson County Courthouse
- Anderson County Museum
- Anderson County Prairie Preserve
- Around the Corner Coffee and Eatery
- B & B Country Cafe
- Blue Star Cafe
- Bolling’s Meat Market & Deli
- Brand N Iron Bar & Grill
- Camp Hunter
- Carlyle Trailhead
- Carnegie Cultural Center
- Casey’s General Store
- Casey’s General Store – Garnett
- China Palace
- Chinese Restaurant
- Colony Hi Point Cafe and Convenience Store
- Colony Trailhead
- Crystal Lake
- Dairy Queen Iola
- Days Inn
- Dietrich Cabin
- Dudley’s Done Right BBQ
- Economy Inn
- El Jimador Garnett
- El Jimador Iola
- El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant
- El Sol
- Estrellita Mexican Restaurant
- Flint Hills Trail
- Franklin County Courthouse
- Franklin County Visitor Information Center
- Garnett Inn & RV Park
- Garnett Trailhead at the Santa Fe Depot
- General Funston Boyhood Home
- H & H Grill
- Harris House
- Humboldt Historical Museum
- Iola RV Park & Storage
- Iola Trailhead
- Jeanie’s Colony Foods
- Kanza Park
- Keim Bakery
- King’s Sandwich Shop
- Kirk House Bed & Breakfast
- Lake Garnett
- Lehigh Portland Trails
- Luigi’s Italian Restaurant
- Lumberman’s Cement Company
- Maloan’s Bar & Grille
- Maria’s Mexican
- Mr D’s Bar and Grill
- Old Depot Museum
- Old Jail Museum
- Old School Flea Market
- Ottawa Bike and Trail
- Ottawa Trailhead
- Pizza Time
- Pizza Village
- Poncho’s Mexican Restaurant
- Prairie Belle’s
- Princeton Quick Stop
- Princeton Trailhead
- Renee’s Bakery
- Richmond City Lake
- Richmond Community Museum
- Richmond Public Library
- Richmond Trailhead
- Riverside Park
- Rookies Sports Bar & Grill
- Sam & Louie’s
- Scipio Supper Club
- Smoked Creations BBQ
- South Beach Cove
- Southwind Cycle and Outdoor
- St. Boniface Catholic Church
- Stacy Cakes
- Tradewinds Bar & Grill
- Walker Art Gallery
- Welda Trailhead
User-Contributed Photos
- 94th Parallel
- Anderson County Prairie Preserve
- Bicycle Touring Through Colony 2014
- Bicycle Touring Through Garnett
- Bicycle Touring Through Richmond
- Bicyclists at the Humboldt Trailhead
- Blackberries on the Prairie Spirit Trail
- Carlyle Trailhead
- Deadfall
- Early spring along the trail
- Elm Creek Bridge Before Trail
- Elm Creek Bridge Railing Construction
- End of the Trail 2010
- Flowers Just South of Scipio Road
- Garnett Trailhead
- High Point of Trail
- Looking south from the Garnett trailhead
- Nice Crowd in Garnett
- Old Depot Museum View
- Old Welda Overpass
- Prairie Spirit Trail Cactus
- Prairie Spirit Trail Cracks October 2012
- Pre-Southwind Corridor
- Ready To Ride
- Richmond Shelter
- Southwind Rail Trail: Before
- Tiny Travelers on the Prairie Spirit Trail
- Touring Cyclists on the Southwind Rail Trail
- Trekkin’ North of Welda