Rode entire trail today. Nice change from city traffic. Cross a road each mile but most are gravel and lightly travelled. None are heavily travelled. Only used 2 gears to handle gentle grades.

No parking at 167th (eastern end), so parked at 199th in Goddard then rode east 2 miles. The surface of these 2 miles has some loose larger gravel but not enough to require a mountain bike. The mile to the west of 199th is paved and splits into 2 parallel paths that reconnect before the next mile.

Last 5 miles to garden plain has essentially no larger gravel and is as easy and fun as gravel gets.

It was hot so bring water, sunscreen, and sunglasses. Heat meant little wildlife but a peaceful ride through farm country.

I will ride it again. I found it clean and adequately mowed.

I walked this trail from Garden Plain to the Eastern terminus. I echo the reviews of the previous 2 reviewers. I would add that Kansas is not flat(although the trail is level all the way) the trail is down in an old railroad cut part of the way and above grade in several areas. I saw an abundance of wildlife, including deer, pheasant, rabbits, squirrels and birds. Altogether an enjoyable hike. Lots of trash along the way, needs attention. I noticed that several entities had adopted parts of the trail. Hopefully, with better weather some of this litter will be addressed.

Rode most of this trail today starting in Garden Plain. The surface is really nice, which was unexpected. It is mainly small crushed rock, but quite firm. There were some neat bridges to cross and a small tunnel to go through. The topography was interesting with drops and inclines beside the trail. It was wide enough in most places to ride side by side. Very pretty with the changing colors of fall.

We most recently rode this trail in July of 2010. The trail is now open for 8 continuous miles. It was a bit overgrown at the edges but still a nice ride. Spotted a young deer, a turtle, lots of bugs, bunnies and birds.
The trail runs East from Garden Plain to 2 miles East of Goddard. It's about as flat and straight as a trail can be. If you're riding the entire trail I would suggest starting in Garden Plain as there is vehicle parking at a park near the railroad tracks where the trail begins. There is also parking in Goddard and restrooms although they weren't open the Sunday morning we rode.