A person biking on the Lawrence Loop, Segment 4

Get Out There: Lawrence Loop, Segment 4

August 31, 2023

South Lawrence Trafficway Haskell to Iowa

Length: 4 miles, one way
Parking: Baker Wetlands Discovery Center, Broken Arrow Park
Restrooms: At parking facilities
Features of Note: Baker Wetlands, Historic Trails Marker

The South Lawrence Trafficway from Haskell to Iowa passes under K-10, then turns West following the northern border of Baker Westlands. It follows the retaining wall along K-10 and includes excellent views of the wetlands. The Baker Wetlands is a a rich ecosystem that is home to 487 identified species of plants, 278 species of birds, and 98 other animal species.

Along this section of the Loop there are options for connecting with the wetlands gavel trails or turning North and passing under K-10 to Broken Arrow Park and Louisiana Street.

The trail goes up a hill at the Wetlands Discovery Center then turns North at Michigan Street passing over K-10 then turning West at the Nest Townhomes. The trail continues to Iowa Street south of Crown Automotive. Exercise caution passing at Iowa Street if you wish to continue on the Lawrence Loop Segment 5: Iowa Street to the Arboretum.

 

A man on a bicycle
After 31st Street the Loop turns and goes west
A person biking along the K-10 retaining wall
The trail then passes alon a retaining wall along K-10
A historical marker along the trail
A historical marker along the trail
Mile marker 4 can be seen within bushes
Mile marker 4 can be seen within bushes
Wildflowers along the Loop
Wildflowers along the Loop
A biker on the trail
A biker on the trail
A swampy area of the Baker Wetlands seen from the trail
A swampy area of the Baker Wetlands seen from the trail
Mile marker 4.5
Mile marker 4.5 is on this section of the Loop
A Baker Wetlands sign along this section of the Loop
A Baker Wetlands sign along this section of the Loop
View of the Wetlands from the trail
View of the Wetlands from the trail
Mile marker 5
Mile marker 5
Wayfinding sign at Michigan Street
Wayfinding sign at Michigan Street
A man biking on the Loop going toward Michigan St
A man biking on the Loop going toward Michigan St
A biker about the turn onto Michigan St
A biker about the turn onto Michigan St
A woman walking on the Loop by the Nest Townhomes
A woman walking on the Loop by the Nest Townhomes
Mile marker 6 is by Crown Automotive near the Iowa St crossing
Mile marker 6 is by Crown Automotive near the Iowa St crossing

See the entire Lawrence Loop Map