Near Southwind Rail Trail
Runners cross the Elm Creek Bridge on the Southwind Rail Trail near Iola, Kansas.

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Southwind Rail Trail

5.0 (2 Ratings)
A rail-trail running from Iola to Humboldt on a former railroad right-of-way.
6.8
mi
Distance
47
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Fall ColorsViewsWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
Open dawn to dusk.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
6.84mi
Distance
47ft
Elevation Gain
29ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
998ft
High Point
948ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is a rail-trail that follows a former Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway line from Iola to Humboldt. At the north end, the trail connects to the southern end of the Prairie Spirit Trail. The surface is crushed limestone, about 12 feet wide. There is no cost to use this trail.

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