GRAND OPEN HIKE 'N' BIKE JUNE 30. The following is excerpted from the electronic LyCo News Telegraph (June 2007):
Join the fun at the Allen trailhead for a Hike 'n' Bike on June 30th to celebrate the completion of the 5 1/2-mile trail from Allen to Bushong! Official festivities will begin at 10:00 a.m. and run until Noon.
Map displays and trail information will be available. Here's a sampling of what we have planned:
Giveaways from High Gear Cyclery. Meet members of the ESU Multi-Sport Club. Bike safety from Newman Regional Health.
Allen is located north of Emporia on US 56. The trail segment is part of the 117-mile Flint Hills Nature Trail. The new trail surface is crushed limestone which is suitable for both touring bicycles and mountain bicycles.
BURROUGHS CREEK TRAIL UPDATE. A site plan for the Burroughs Creek Corridor Park & Trail project in eastern Lawrence will soon be submitted to the Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Office. This plan describes the community's vision for a linear park and trail system running through the neighborhood. The site plan details the overall master plan elements for this area, including street crossings, trail connections, trailheads, historic signage, park amenities, pedestrian bridge crossings and other elements. An upcoming public meeting and presentation will be held on Monday, July 9th from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the Lawrence Visitor's Center. Construction is currently pending per the approval of additional funding.