Though there is beauty in every season, winter can sometimes feel bleak, with the cold temperatures, gray skies, and lack of green. But a snowfall can change the landscape quite dramatically. Suddenly everything looks fresh and new, glistening in the sunlight. Here … Read More
A few photos of the old Lehigh Portland Cement Plant and quarry, courtesy of the Kansas Geological Survey: For more great photos, see the entire Photos from Allen County collection.
There will eventually be at least two trailheads for the Lehigh Portland Trails, one located at the western end of the trail (approximately Washington Avenue and Elm Creek), and one towards the eastern end, at 1600th Street and Nebraska Road. Currently, only … Read More
If you’ve visited our trails, you’ve likely noticed the “Trail in a Box” trailer that the Kansas Trails Council has let us borrow for awhile to aid in our trail-building efforts. Here’s a peek at what’s inside:
One of the amenities required for the Lehigh Portland Trails grant is a “BMX Area”. We have a location identified — a small quarry located just east of the East Trailhead, along Nebraska Road. This is an oval-shaped area about 150 … Read More
This week’s Wednesday Evening Trail Ride had a nice turnout, with both new and familiar faces exploring the Lehigh Portland Trails.
After a few days of sun and wind, the trails have finally dried out enough to ride, and the singletrack at Lehigh Portland Trails is in great shape, fast, and smooth.
There were lots of laughs (and a bit of blood) on the inaugural Get Your Grin On Ride at the Lehigh Portland Trails.
It’s Spring at Lehigh Portland Trails. Gotta love the fresh green leaves and flowers coming in. It’s exhilarating just to walk or ride through the woods this time of the year!
The Lehigh Portland Trails were recently featured on KOAM TV, helping to build excitement for Iola’s “hidden gem” of a trail system in southeast Kansas.