Day Five
Monday, May 26, 2025
Lisa: We were going to get wet, so we rigged up our strollers so they were covered by tarps, put on our rain gear, and set out from America’s Best Value Inn.
Iola to Humboldt
Bijou Airbnb
9.45 trail miles, 12 total miles
59° at 9:50 a.m. with a high of 59°, rain all day
Humboldt
The mythical town loomed large in our imaginations after reading about it in the New York Times. We were looking forward to staying in a very posh Airbnb.
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Downers
Lisa:
- The town was empty when we arrived, and very few businesses were open.
- We had to move trail-obstructing storm-downed trees more than once along this section.
- Our hike was winding down far too soon.
Marianne:
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Our last day on the trail.
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Saying goodbye.
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Being hungover on Tuesday.
Highlights
Lisa:
- The Bijou Airbnb lived up to the photos. It’s like a Paris apartment, elegantly decorated.
- Buffet dinner in Chanute–both pizza AND fried chicken and mashed potatoes!
- Octagon City Coffee’s perfect capuccino and chocolate muffin, not to mention quirky souvenirs in the adjacent shop.
Marianne:
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We were well rested and ready to walk!
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Even though we had a little rain, the temperature was perfect.
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I enjoyed our last day of walking together.
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Walking into Humbolt, we passed by Base Camp. Awesome property!
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Celebrating the end of the trail!
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Chai tea at Octagon City Coffee Co.
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Buffett dinner in Chanute!
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Beautiful Airbnb in Humbolt.
Fast Facts: Humboldt, Kansas
- Founded in 1857
- Population 1847 as of 2020 census
- Featured in the New York Times
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