With better weather on the way later in the week, some may wait to take advantage of the amazing trail system in the area, but how is it holding up to the recent weather? According to Kansas Arks and wildlife, the Flint Hills Trail is open. There are several locations between Ottawa and Osawatomie that have water at the edge of the trail, as well as over the trail making through travel between those points impossible. Also, several trees are reported down on the trial in that section. There is a section of the trial by Quenemo that has trail surface damage from flooding and water backing up onto the trail, however, it is passable now by walking a bike over the dry rough surface which is about 100 yeards long. The trail between Vassar and Osage City is very muddy and travel is discouraged in this area. The Prairie Spirit Trail is open and usable from Ottawa to Iola. There are some rough spots caused by recent heavy rains and erosion, and a few may cause ruts. Visitors should always be aware of changing trail conditions as some locations may receive more rainfall than others.
