Memorial Day Ride thru Flint Hills

The weather report had a chance of rain, but it never did. The overcast kept the temperature down. I ran out I-70 to Vera Rd Exit west of Topeka.

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I followed gravel roads south and west to the former town-site of Hessdale.

Snokomo School
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Flint Hills Scenery
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Looking down into Hessdale
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From Hessdale I rode northwest to Alma and then west from Alma to Deep Creek Road. I followed Deep Creek Rd north of I-70. I past this one room school.

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And in the entrance a memorial appropriate for the day.

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I followed the Kansas River back east toward Topeka and finally viewed the river.

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Back to Topeka and onto the turnpike back home. It was a 270 mile ride with about 100 miles in gravel.

Phil

That is a great area to ride. Nice pictures.

I'll be riding the area for the Stampede next weel!!

Great photos. Kinda makes one wonder why so many refer to this area as "fly-over" country.

Tom

I have driven I-70 through this area so many times, I couldn't tell you the number. In fact, I was out that way the day before this ride for a family gathering. That was the inspiration for this ride. I always wanted to know what was over the hill, but never took the time to look. I finally looked and it was great to do it on a bike.

Phil

Check out this web site for Flint Hill Rides. http://www.backroadstouring.org/kansas/index2.htm There are rides going on all the time.

I have been to the site when I heard about Stampede. To bad it does not fit my schedule this year. Maybe next. I will keep my eye on it for upcoming rides.

Phil