Prairie Sunset Trail

Walnut Valley Metric
2024-09-28 | Winfield Recreation Center, 624 College St., Winfield, KS, 67156, United States
ANNUAL WALNUT VALLEY METRIC
The Walnut Valley Metric routes travel through scenic Cowley County on gently rolling hills and lightly traveled secondary roads. Registration includes SAGs and lunch at Liberty Township School House. The gravel route does include two “stone arch bridges” and two that you can ride to 1/3 of a mile from the route. Several additional “stone arch bridges” are within .5 to .75 m on gravel from the 65 m road route. There are only 1700 stone arch bridges remaining in the United States according to Cowley County website. Interestingly, 18 of those historical stone bridges are in Cowley County!
Proceeds from the ride benefit the Prairie Sunset Trail and Redbud Trail.
NOTE: online t-shirt orders end 9/18/24. Limited t-shirts will be available for purchase day of, and orders will be taken at registration if your size is not available.
When: Saturday, September 28, 2024 (NOTE: the ride has changed to a Saturday!)

8:00 a.m.: Registration & Packet Pick-up
9:00 a.m.: Ride begins

Where:
Winfield Recreation Center
624 College St. Winfield, Kansas
Want the route beforehand?
35 miles: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28634730
65 miles: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28634725
42 mile gravel: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28694708
Or check out all three! https://ridewithgps.com/events/66226-walnut-valley-metric-2018
Rest Stops and SAGS
Rest stops will be approximately 15-17 miles apart. Water, fruit, cookies and other snacks will be offered. Restrooms will be available at SAG stops. SAG vehicles with water and mechanical assistance will run the routes. Riders unable to finish will be transported back to Winfield Recreation Center. Lunch will be available for all riders, starting at 10:00 AM.
Thanks to Jimmy John’s for helping provide food for lunch and SAG stops.
Your Health & Safety
Be sure your bicycle is in good working order. Arrive early the day of the ride to check your bike and tires.
Other things to remember:

No headphones or ear buds: you need to hear and be aware of those around you.
Carry a tire pump and patch kit.
Fluid intake is very important: Remember to carry water bottles on your bike.
Eat before you are hungry and drink before you are thirsty.
Cyclists should ride not more than two abreast and should not impede the flow of traffic.
Stop for stop signs and red lights.
Cross railroad tracks at a right angle to prevent damage to your bike and possible injury to you. In wet weather, cyclists are encouraged to dismount and walk their bikes across the tracks.

All riders must observe traffic laws.

Help Support Our Local Rails to Trails:
Event organizers Prairie Travelers and the Andover Augusta Rail Trail Initiative are nonprofit, volunteer led organizations that develop, maintain and promote rail trails in the Wichita area. More Information online at:
Prairie Sunset Trail: www.prairiesunsettrail.org
Redbud Trail: www.redbudtrail.org

Questions? Email: prairietravelers@yahoo.com

Monthly Work Day
2024-09-21 08:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-17 08:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-20 08:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-15 08:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-18 08:00 - 12:00, 2024-04-20 08:00 - 12:00, 2024-03-16 08:00 - 12:00, 2024-02-17 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Goddard Trail Head, Goddard Rd (199th St W) & E Santa Fe St, Goddard, Kansas, 67052, United States
Check our Facebook page or your e-mail, there may be a chance we start later or even cancel if the weather is bad or super cold!

Monthly Meeting
2024-09-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-14 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-10 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-05-08 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-03-13 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-02-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Bike Walk Wichita, 325 N St Francis, Wichita, KS, 67202, United States
Join us in person at Bike Walk Wichita at 325 N. St Francis or virtually via Zoom. Must email prairietravelers@yahoo.com for info to log on.

Oz Wicked Wind 100K
2024-05-19 08:00 - 17:00 | KS
More information coming soon!

Celebrate Trails Day
2024-04-27 09:00 - 12:00 | KS
Celebrate Trails Day is an annual spring celebration of America’s trails. Join us locally and ride the Prairie Sunset Trail or the Redbud Trail. Refreshments will be at the Trailhead picnic shelter in Goddard for the Prairie Sunset Trail or the Gazebo in Andover (Main & Harrison) to ride the Redbud Trail. Bring the family, no charge!

Monthly Meeting
2024-04-10 19:00 - 20:00 | KS
Monthly meetings are now virtual, via Zoom. Must email prairietravelers@yahoo.com for info to log on.

Monthly Work Day
2024-01-20 08:00 - 12:00 | Goddard Trail Head, Goddard Rd (199th St W) & E Santa Fe St, Goddard, Kansas, 67052, United States
We will be working starting at 8:00am, Sat Jan 20th from 215th St heading west chipping branches that we have previously cut down. We know it will be sub 30 but that is good so we don’t damage the trail. Come and go as able, dress warm, bring your water needs.

Annual Board Meeting and Election
2024-01-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Bike Walk Wichita, 325 N St Francis, Wichita, KS, 67202, United States

Monthly Workday
2023-12-16 08:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-18 08:00 - 12:00 | Goddard Trail Head, Goddard Rd (199th St W) & E Santa Fe St, Goddard, Kansas, 67052, United States

Monthly Meeting
2023-12-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Bike Walk Wichita, 325 N St Francis, Wichita, KS, 67202, United States
Meet in-person at Bike Walk Wichita at 325 N St Francis, Wichita, KS 67202. We will also have zoom available for those wanting to participate but not in person. Email prairietravelers@yahoo.com for Zoom info to log on.

Monthly Meeting
2023-11-08 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-10-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-09-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Bike Walk Wichita, 325 N St Francis, Wichita, KS, 67202, United States
Meet in-person at Bike Walk Wichita at 325 N St Francis. We will also have zoom available for those wanting to participate but not in person. Email prairietravelers@yahoo.com for Zoom info to log on.

Monthly Work Day and Volunteer & Board Appreciation Picnic
2023-10-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Linear Park, 108 N Main St, Goddard, KS, 67052, United States
Saturday, October 21st, 11:00am – 1:00pm
Goddard Linear Park shelter
Come in the morning and help with trail repairs, then stay for lunch! Hamburgers and hotdogs provided. Bring your favorite side dish to share. We will also have bottled water, paper plates and plasticware. Come and hear from our Board about the exciting future plans for Prairie Sunset Trail and how you can get involved.

2023 Walnut Valley Metric
2023-09-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Winfield Recreation Center, 624 College St., Winfield, KS, 67156, United States
ANNUAL WALNUT VALLEY METRIC
The Walnut Valley Metric routes travel through scenic Cowley County on gently rolling hills and lightly traveled secondary roads. Registration includes SAGs and lunch at Liberty Township School House.
Proceeds from the ride benefit the Prairie Sunset Trail and Redbud Trail.
Register Now
NOTE: online t-shirt orders end 9/15/23. Limited t-shirts will be available for purchase day of, and orders will be taken at registration if your size is not available.
When: Sunday, September 24, 2023

8:00 a.m.: Registration & Packet Pick-up
9:00 a.m.: Ride begins

Where:
Winfield Recreation Center
624 College St. Winfield, Kansas
Want the route beforehand?
35 miles: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28634730
65 miles: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28634725
42 mile gravel: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28694708
Or check out all three! https://ridewithgps.com/events/66226-walnut-valley-metric-2018
Rest Stops and SAGS
Rest stops will be approximately 15-17 miles apart. Water, fruit, cookies and other snacks will be offered. Restrooms will be available at SAG stops. SAG vehicles with water and mechanical assistance will run the routes. Riders unable to finish will be transported back to Winfield Recreation Center. Lunch will be available for all riders, starting at 10:00 AM.
Thanks to Jimmy John’s for helping provide food for lunch and SAG stops.
Your Health & Safety
Be sure your bicycle is in good working order. Arrive early the day of the ride to check your bike and tires.
Other things to remember:

No headphones or ear buds: you need to hear and be aware of those around you.
Carry a tire pump and patch kit.
Fluid intake is very important: Remember to carry water bottles on your bike.
Eat before you are hungry and drink before you are thirsty.
Cyclists should ride not more than two abreast and should not impede the flow of traffic.
Stop for stop signs and red lights.
Cross railroad tracks at a right angle to prevent damage to your bike and possible injury to you. In wet weather, cyclists are encouraged to dismount and walk their bikes across the tracks.

All riders must observe traffic laws.

Help Support Our Local Rails to Trails:
Event organizers Prairie Travelers and the Andover Augusta Rail Trail Initiative are nonprofit, volunteer led organizations that develop, maintain and promote rail trails in the Wichita area. More Information online at:
Prairie Sunset Trail: www.prairiesunsettrail.org
Redbud Trail: https://www.facebook.com/AARTIRedbudTrailEast/

Register Now

Questions? Call 316-685-4545
Or email: prairietravelers@yahoo.com

Monthly Work Day
2023-09-16 08:00 - 12:00 | Goddard Trail Head, Goddard Rd (199th St W) & E Santa Fe St, Goddard, Kansas, 67052, United States
1. We will be working on cracks on the trail due to our dry conditions
2. Repairing bridge east of 263rd & more depending on how many can help!
We will meet at the east end of the parking stalls at Goddard Trailhead Park at 8 am for instructions by 199th St W
Bring work gloves, shovels, loppers & water
Temperature forecast for the day is 53 to 78, so perfect for being outdoors!!
Come for an hour or two or more, every bit helps!
