In
the heart of the Flint Hills and in the last remnants
of the Tall grass Prairie drivers can expect green rolling
hills as far as the horizon, occasional rocky stream beds,
and historic rural America.
Motorcycle
Road Quality:
The
2-lane road was resurfaced in '03/'04 from Manhattan to
Council Grove and is excellent, from Council Grove to Cassoday
the road is still good. The entire length contains gentle
curves overall through high plains, hillside breaks, and
lowland floodplains. Convenience stations are available
in Manhattan, Council Grove, Cottonwood Falls, and Cassoday.
Motorcycle
Roadside Amenities:
Camp
at Corps of Engineers campgrounds along Council Grove Lake,
Stay at the Cottage House Bed and Breakfast in Council Grove,
day hike at the National Park Services' Tall Grass National
Prairie, or enjoy the history of the Santa Fe Trail in Cottonwood
Falls! Travel during the Spring to catch the green blooming
prairie during the day or the glowing beauty of the prairie
fires at night.
Directions:
Start
your route in Cassoday,
KS and take K-177 North. Travel through Matfield Green
and Cottonwood Falls, turn left at Strong City towards
Council Grove, at Council Grove turn right on Main Street
and left at the first light, continue North on K-177 and
into the route's endpoint of Manhattan, KS. Easy access
to I-70 lies nine miles south of Manhattan.
Special Notes: Most of this
route is registered as a Kansas Scenic Byway.
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Chief302 - 2005 Harley-Davidson
This user rated the route: 8 out of 10
Posted 160 days ago
The first Sunday of each month during riding season, thousands of motorcycles converge on Cassoday (population 100). You can see just about any kind of bike imaginable. It is like Sturgis for a day (only there is no beer or topless women). Everybody is gone again by mid to late afternoon. If you get a chance you have to see it.
