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Students in Eric Nelson’s Wilderness Studies Class at Bishop Seabury Academy have been working on a rugged trail clearing project in Dad Perry Park this fall. The project involves cutting … Continue reading “Bishop Seabury Students Clear Trails in Dad Perry Park”

The Mary’s Lake trail system includes paved and natural paths. There are four routes that include the Mary’s Lake Trail, Prairie Park Trail, Prairie Park Shortcut, which is a natural … Continue reading “Get Out There: Mary’s Lake Trails”

An Art Project honoring the La Yarda neighborhood will be installed in 2025 on the Lawrence Loop at the intersection of 8th and Delaware. Javy Ortiz has been selected to … Continue reading “Javy Ortiz Selected as La Yarda Public Artist”

La Yarda was a housing unit built for Mexican American railroad workers in Lawrence, Kansas from 1920-51. It was located just east of 8th and Delaware Streets near the newest … Continue reading “Finding La Yarda Exhibit with Art Along the Loop”

The newest segment of the Lawrence Loop was officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 31st, 2024. The segment runs begins at the Santa Fe Depot and continues … Continue reading “New Segment of the Lawrence Loop Ribbon Cutting”

The newest segment of the Lawrence Loop is now open and free of construction materials. The segment runs from the Santa Fe Depot to 8th Street. The Lawrence Loop trailhead … Continue reading “New Loop Segment Open”

There is major construction progress on the newest loop segment, which runs from the Santa Fe Depot to 8th Street. The Loop trailhead will be at the Depot. The new … Continue reading “Big Progress on the New Loop Segment”

Construction has begun on the newest segment of the Lawrence Loop. The construction runs from 8th to 7th Streets and ends at the Santa Fe Station. The work began this … Continue reading “Construction Has Begun”

Construction on the newest segment of the Lawrence Loop is set to begin soon. The trail will span from 8th and Delaware St., where the Loop currently ends, to the … Continue reading “Lawrence Loop: 8th St to Sante Fe Depot Construction”

Freinds of Lawrence Area Trails is pleased to annonce that at the April 9th FLAT Board Meeting we welcomed new board members, Joshua Falleaf, Eric Nelson, Marcos Markoulatos, Jared Gab … Continue reading “FLAT Welcomes New Board Members”

Plan to stop by the FLAT table at these upcoming events in 2024: Trails that Connect US April 25th, 5:00pm – 8:00pm, Free State Bottling Facility, 1927 Moodie Rd. Rain … Continue reading “2024 Events”

Planning is underway for the Trails that Connect Us ’24 event. The event will be an open house at the Free State’s Eastside Bottling Facility, 1927 Moodie Road on Thursday, … Continue reading “Planning Underway for Trails that Connect Us ’24”

At the Lawrence City Commission meeting on Tuesday, March 5th the commission approved a construction bid for a new segment of the Lawrence Loop. The segment will run from the … Continue reading “Construction Bid Awarded for the Next Loop Segment”

The Lawrence City Commission voted at it’s regular meeting on February 16th not to proceed with an application for a RAISE grant to pursue funding for bike and pedestrian connections … Continue reading “City Commission Votes Against RAISE Grant Application”

FLAT recognizes that trails can connect us in many ways. We are excited about this project to help connect us to an important piece of Lawrence history! The Lawrence Arts … Continue reading “La Yarda Public Artwork Submission Open”

General Information Length: Approximately 30 miles of trails, with plenty of out-and-back or loop options. Difficulty: Easy to Moderate Season: Late Fall and Winter Gear Needed: Standard hiking gear. Many … Continue reading “Get Out There: Clinton South Shore Trails”

Sandra Shaw Park to Burcham Park Length: 1 mile Parking: Burcham Park Restrooms: Burcham Park (seasonal) This segment of the Lawrence Loop is a scenic path that starts at Sandra Shaw Community … Continue reading “Get Out There: Lawrence Loop: Segment 9”

North Kasold to Michigan St Length: 2.5 miles Parking: None Restrooms: None Segment 8 of the Lawrence Loop trail starts south of I-70 on North Kasold. It continues south to Peterson Road. The … Continue reading “Get Out There: Lawrence Loop: Segment 8”

Rock Chalk Park and Baldwin Creek Length: 2 miles Parking: Rock Chalk Park Restrooms: Sports Pavilion at Rock Chalk Park The Lawrence Loop begins at Rock Chalk Park Drive, near LMH Health West. … Continue reading “Get Out There: Lawrence Loop: Segment 7”

South Lawrence Trafficway (Arboretum to Rock Chalk Park) Length: 4.5 miles Parking: Lawrence Arboretum, Rock Chalk Park Restrooms: Lawrence Arboretum (seasonal), Sports Pavilion at Rock Chalk Park The South Lawrence Trafficway (Arboretum to … Continue reading “Get Out There: Lawrence Loop: Segment 6”