Take the scenic route
With the help of Ryan McAllister and his company Chasing Topography, we’re excited to announce the first official scenic drive of the Big Iron Overland Rally: the Miners Run.
The Miners Run takes you south from Big Brutus, Inc through the 13 miles of strip pits carved out by the mighty machine. Along the way you’ll find fishing ponds, dispersed camping sites, and even spots perfect for kayaking. From there, the route winds through Oswego and follows scenic gravel roads tracing the Neosho River to the Oklahoma/Kansas border.
You’ll ride the border for several miles before spotting the massive chat piles leading into America’s most toxic city—Picher, OK. Once home to over 1,600 residents, Picher was evacuated by the EPA in 2009 and deemed unlivable; today only a handful of people remain.
After Picher, the route guides you along a local two-track road until you arrive in Baxter Springs. Grab a slice of pizza and a brew at Bricks and Brews, then swing by the train museum before heading back for an evening of great music!
Ryan specializes in creating custom routes—whether you want something rugged and challenging or smooth and easy, he’ll design it to fit your time, goals, and sense of adventure. (Reach out at chasingtopography@gmail.com