Trail Talk: Issue 42: 2025 Trail Highlights
As many of you may already know, the trail extension from Indiana State Road 14 to the new 17th Street trailhead in Winamac is complete. This newest section of trail is now open and has become popular with residents of the surrounding neighborhoods. For the truly adventurous, the trail now offers a continuous 23-mile non-motorized route south from 17th Street to Kenneth, Indiana—located near France Park along U.S. 24 in Cass County.
Work continues on the southern trail extension that will provide access to France Park. Land for the trail right-of-way is currently being acquired, and plans are underway to extend the trail approximately one mile to the park. The route has already been surveyed and laid out. If all goes as planned, this project is expected to be completed by years’ end.
Our popular bicycle ride, Moonlight Over the Tippy, will return again in 2026. Mark your calendars for Friday evening, June 5th. Registration information is available now at www.panhandlepathway.org/event/moonlight-over-the-tippy-2026/.
We extend our sincere thanks to the many volunteers who help keep the trail open, safe, and enjoyable for everyone. Maintaining more than 23 miles of trail requires consistent, dedicated effort. Positive comments such as “the trail is well maintained” do not happen by accident. Volunteers regularly mow, clear downed trees after storms, cut back overgrown brush, and remove stones, twigs, leaves, and other debris from the pavement. This ongoing work ensures a safe and pleasant experience for all trail users.
Anyone interested in helping with trail maintenance or clean-up efforts is encouraged to visit www.panhandlepathway.org/volunteer-2/ for more information.
Happy Trails!
Thank you!!
It’s a beautiful trail
We are blessed to have such a beautiful trail to enjoy nature & get exercise!
My hope is one day that it will connect to Logansport and we can ride our bikes all the way from our small town out to the countryside!
You are welcome, I love taking care of it!
They surveyed the land at the south end of the trail at Kenneth quarry & are supposed to connect it near France Park. Work should start soon !
Trail Talk: Issue 41: Support the Panhandle Pathway
We are the Friends of the Panhandle Pathway, Inc.—an all-volunteer, IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the safe construction, operation and maintenance of the Panhandle Pathway.
The Panhandle Pathway is a scenic, non-motorized, 23+ mile recreational trail located in rural northcentral Indiana, stretching through Pulaski and Cass Counties. For over 12 years, we have worked tirelessly toward our vision of connecting two beautiful parks—Tippecanoe River State Park to the north and France Park in Cass County near Logansport to the south—creating a true “Park to Park” experience.
We invite you to consider including the Friends of the Panhandle Pathway in your charitable giving. Donations may be tax deductible, and we also encourage you to consider including us in your estate planning.
Thank you for your support in helping us with this valuable community asset.
Have something to say about the Panhandle Pathway? Please share: www.panhandlepathway.org/contact-us/
The black fences look great!!!
Trail Talk: Issue 40: Training for the New York City Marathon
Some of our Pulaski County residents recently accomplished an incredible feat: completing the 2025 New York City Marathon—26.2 miles of determination and endurance.
To prepare for the race, these dedicated runners spent more than three months training, using the Panhandle Pathway for many of their longest runs. The Pathway became their go-to route for 14-, 16-, 18-, and even 20-mile sessions. They especially appreciated the mile markers painted every tenth of a mile, which made tracking distance—and pushing through those final challenging miles—much easier.
The runners also noted the Pathway’s practical benefits. The trees lining the trail offer a helpful windbreak on blustery days, and its length—stretching more than 23 miles—allows for long, uninterrupted runs in either direction. Most of all, they expressed gratitude for having such a safe, car-free, and accessible resource right here in Pulaski County.
There was only one drawback: terrain. The New York City Marathon is known for its hills, and replicating that elevation in Pulaski County is nearly impossible. Still, the athletes say the Panhandle Pathway remains their favorite local training spot for its beauty, convenience, and the chance to enjoy the county’s changing seasons.
We extend a heartfelt congratulations to our neighbors and friends who represented Pulaski County so well. Well done, runners—and thank you for showcasing the value of the Panhandle Pathway!
Have something to say about the Panhandle Pathway? Please share: www.panhandlepathway.org/contact-us/
I have utilized the panhandle for multiple marathons in the past. Sure wish there was a way to clear it in the winter. People training for spring races need it during those blustery months.
Well done, ladies! Please come run Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon next October!
Trail Talk: Issue 42: 2025 Trail Highlights
As many of you may already know, the trail extension from Indiana State Road 14 to the new 17th Street trailhead in Winamac is complete. This newest section of trail is now open and has become popular with residents of the surrounding neighborhoods. For the truly adventurous, the trail now offers a continuous 23-mile non-motorized route south from 17th Street to Kenneth, Indiana—located near France Park along U.S. 24 in Cass County.
Work continues on the southern trail extension that will provide access to France Park. Land for the trail right-of-way is currently being acquired, and plans are underway to extend the trail approximately one mile to the park. The route has already been surveyed and laid out. If all goes as planned, this project is expected to be completed by years’ end.
Our popular bicycle ride, Moonlight Over the Tippy, will return again in 2026. Mark your calendars for Friday evening, June 5th. Registration information is available now at www.panhandlepathway.org/event/moonlight-over-the-tippy-2026/.
We extend our sincere thanks to the many volunteers who help keep the trail open, safe, and enjoyable for everyone. Maintaining more than 23 miles of trail requires consistent, dedicated effort. Positive comments such as “the trail is well maintained” do not happen by accident. Volunteers regularly mow, clear downed trees after storms, cut back overgrown brush, and remove stones, twigs, leaves, and other debris from the pavement. This ongoing work ensures a safe and pleasant experience for all trail users.
Anyone interested in helping with trail maintenance or clean-up efforts is encouraged to visit www.panhandlepathway.org/volunteer-2/ for more information.
Happy Trails!
Thank you!!
It’s a beautiful trail
We are blessed to have such a beautiful trail to enjoy nature & get exercise!
My hope is one day that it will connect to Logansport and we can ride our bikes all the way from our small town out to the countryside!
You are welcome, I love taking care of it!
They surveyed the land at the south end of the trail at Kenneth quarry & are supposed to connect it near France Park. Work should start soon !