Ron_S from Overland Park on 6/9/2020 6:15:00 PM:
If you are asking about the trail condition, I don't know. If you are asking about where to ride, I would suggest going south. If you are driving there is an access lot by the trail southwest of the fairgrounds. The road runs down the west side of the fair grounds. This avoids having to ride through town. However, if you are arriving by train, then the ride through town is fine. Just a little hard to find from the station.
'The trail south is usually in good condition. A good mix of shade and open. Green Ridge is 10 miles and offers a Casey's and did offer a cafe last year. Windsor is 20 miles and has several restaurants. The better one closes at 1:20 or 2, but there is a Dairy Queen and several other choices. Riding south will give you a tailwind home.
North is very remote, with nothing until you get to Pilot Grove. Also, there is a detour to get to the trail proper. Much of that section is very remote so if you have problems you are on you own. South you are near roads and farm houses in case you have major problems. If you go to Windsor you will ride through virgin prairie and cross the high point of the trail.