• Southwind Rail Trail

    The Southwind Rail Trail is a 6.5-mile trail that connects Iola and Humboldt, and features a smooth crushed limestone surface and the magnificent Elm Creek Bridge.

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  • Lehigh Portland Trails

    The Lehigh Portland Trails are being built on the site of a former cement plant and quarry, along the banks of Elm Creek in Iola, Kansas. The trails will feature both rail-trail-style gravel-surfaced trails and natural-surface trails for mountain biking, trail running, and nature hikes.

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The Latest News From Bike Allen County

17 Jun 2021

The Latest at Lehigh

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  Trail volunteers at the Lehigh Portland Trails have been hard at work! Check out this map including the latest additions to the trail system. Updates An extension has been added to the Foundations Trail. An adjunct to the... Read More

17 Apr 2021

Pump it Up

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  La Harpe celebrated the opening of the pump track today! Thrive Allen County joined La Harpe Pride, local residents, and bike enthusiasts for the unveiling and ribbon cutting of La Harpe City Park’s newest amenity. The creation of... Read More

11 Jun 2019

John Brown Duathlon 2019

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Southwind Cycle and Outdoor is hosting a running and biking event utilizing portions of the Prairie Spirit Trail, the Southwind Rail Trail, and the Lehigh Portland Trails. The September 14th event features a 5K run, a 40K bike ride,... Read More

22 Feb 2019

ABC Trails Plan Envisions Connected Region

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Allen County may soon be better-connected to its neighbors by a network of bicycle routes and trails, according to the new ABC Trails Plan, the first multi-county active transportation plan in Kansas. Read More

Did You Know?

Allen County ranked #3 in the entire U.S.A. in the 2014 National Bike Challenge Local Challenge Rankings! Iola ranked #9 in the nation among cities 5000-50000 in population.