Prairie Spirit Trail State Park offers a 51-mile-old railroad trail perfect for hiking and biking. Tallgrass Prairie, farm fields, and woodlands surround the Kansas trail. There is no space designated for camping.

2025年1月16日 · The Prairie Spirit Trail connects with the 9-mile long Southwind Rail Trail between Humboldt and Iola. Combined, the trails pass through 10 charming rural communities. The Prairie Spirit Trail offers a peaceful and calm tranquility away …

2025年2月5日 · Discover this 52.3-mile point-to-point trail near Iola, Kansas. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 15 h 48 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, birding, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Prairie Spirit Trail State Park is a rail trail that is a Kansas State Park. The trail is built on the former right of way of the Leavenworth, Lawrence and Galveston Railroad from Ottawa, Kansas, to Iola, Kansas. The trail runs 50 miles from its northern terminus at Ottawa, Kansas to its southern terminus at Iola, Kansas.

Officially opened in 1996, the Prairie Spirit Trail stretches over 50 miles from Ottawa to Iola, offering hikers, cyclists, and nature enthusiasts a unique way to explore the diverse landscapes of eastern Kansas while preserving a piece of the state's transportation history.

Spanning 51 miles, the Prairie Spirit Trail State Park runs from Ottawa to Iola, offering plenty of recreation and enjoyment for birdwatchers, cyclists, walkers, joggers and anyone with a desire to explore the heartland—the spirit—of Kansas.

A 51 mile linear park built upon a rail-banked rail corridor. The trail runs Ottawa to Iola. The riding/walking surface is 8 feet wide hard packed limestone screenings. Grades are moderate and follow the original rail grades.

2015年7月25日 · Experience this 50.9-mile point-to-point trail near Ottawa, Kansas. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 15 h 21 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and road biking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

The Prairie Spirit Trail connects with the 9-mile long Southwind Rail Trail between Humboldt and Iola. Combined, the trails pass through 10 charming rural communities. The Prairie Spirit Trail offers a peaceful and calm tranquility away from the hustle and bustle of big city life.

2019年1月23日 · The Prairie Spirit Trail State Park was first major rail-trail conversion in Kansas, covering 52 miles, from Ottawa in the north to Iola in the south, with golden prairies, quiet woodlands, beautiful lakes, and charming small towns.