KDWPT Considers Eliminating Prairie Spirit Trail Use Fee
Great news! Officials with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism are proposing eliminating the Prairie Spirit Trail’s daily access fee!
Bike-Touring on the Prairie Spirit Trail
Last week, I led a small group of riders on a short bike tour that included the Prairie Spirit Trail. We started in Iola, rode the Prairie Spirit Trail to Ottawa, the Flint Hills Nature Trail to Council Grove, then … Read More
Ottawa Announces New Trail-Oriented Development
The city of Ottawa, at the northern end of the Prairie Spirit Trail, is embarking on a new development at the intersection of the Prairie Spirit Trail and Flint Hills Nature Trail. “Legacy Square” will feature a large covered outdoor … Read More
Prairie Spirit Trail Repaired in Iola
The City of Iola has completed repairs on two portions of the Prairie Spirit Trail within the city.
Winter Facility Closures
Trail water and restroom facilities are being shut down for the winter, but that’s no reason to stop riding!
Spring 2017 Restroom and Water Schedule
Prairie Spirit Trail restrooms and water at the trailheads are opening by April 15th.
Plan Ahead For Winter Travel on the Prairie Spirit Trail
With the oncoming winter, restrooms and water sources are being shut down, so be sure to carry enough water on your winter trail rides!
New Informational Signs Along the Prairie Spirit Trail
New interpretive signs have been added to rest stops along the Prairie Spirit Trail, describing interesting plants and animals to be found along the trail.
A new trail system at the southern end of the Prairie Spirit Trail: Lehigh Portland Trails
The Lehigh Portland Trails are now officially open in Iola, with a unique mixture of wide gravel trails and narrow singletrack trails, over 7.5 miles in total.
New Trail Connection Coming to Iola
At the southern end of the Prairie Spirit Trail, Iola is adding a new trail link to connect the Southwind Rail Trail to the new Lehigh Portland Trails.