The trail is built upon a railroad Right-of Way which was the first north -south rail line in Kansas. The rail line was constructed in the1860's. The trail is a hard packed limestone screening surface in rural areas. Portions of the trail are asphalted through Garnett and Ottawa. The trail averages a minimum of 8 feet wide. The grades are moderate and follow original railroad grades. Trail is built on a railroad Right-of-Way that was the first north-south rail line in Kansas (the rail line was constructed in the 1860s). The trail is a hard packed limestone screening surface in rural areas, with portions asphalted through Garnett and Ottawa. Average width of the trail is a minimum of 8 feet, and the grades are moderate and follow original railroad grades. A per-person trail permit is required.