Andrew Kraft on January 29, 2021
Gravel Route
From Commercial St to W 7th Ave, Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas
Starts out on the old DK route through the mud marathon then heads up to the towers. Crosses 335 and into 'God's country.' Creek crossings and views of the Flint Hills. Winds around then goes through Matfield Green. No services. It starts getting pretty open here. Flat and long for a while then snakes over to a very rough road. Some services are available in Florence- 66 miles in. Then swings around the Marion County Lake before getting into Marion. Services here 84 miles in. Heads east to Clements (no services). Coyne Creek rd is special. Back into the Flint Hills heading to Cottonwood Falls. Services here- 130 miles in. Jumps onto 140 and up the butt. Then home free.
Distance
Elevation
154.49 miles
1,102 ft minimum
1,634 ft maximum
3,238 ft gain
3,235 ft loss

100% gravel

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