Construction underway on Humboldt’s ‘Last Mile’ trail

Work has begun to build a path between the Southwind trailhead and downtown Humboldt. The process has taken more than 5 years and is paid by a $1.2 million KDOT grant.

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February 23, 2024 - 3:58 PM

Burlington Concrete’s Carl Voiers, front, and Cole Siebohr behind him prepare to take measurements as crews start work on Humboldt’s “Last Mile” trail near B&W Trailer Hitches. Photo by Vickie Moss / Iola Register

HUMBOLDT — After more than five years of planning and preparation, construction is underway for Humboldt’s “The Last Mile” trail.

The project will build a trail to connect downtown Humboldt to the Southwind Trailhead between B&W Trailer Hitches and the Base Camp recreation area. 

It is funded by a $1.2 million grant from the Kansas Department of Transportation, awarded in 2019. The grant also paid for a parking lot at Base Camp, which was completed more than a year ago. 

The project required cooperation between the City of Humboldt, Allen…

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