This morning was a little chilly, but it was still a beautiful time on the pathway! Was anyone able to take advantage of the wonderful weather yesterday? Let us know!
Rode my bike ten miles on it & enjoyed every minute!
Walked with my dog near Tornhope. Great day to be out as the Sandhill Cranes were flying over.
Yes, walked my 2.5 mi , felt so good to be out on the pathway.
Trail Talk: Issue 32: IDNR Approves Trail Expansion
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) recently came to Winamac, Indiana and conducted their final field check of the north Panhandle Pathway expansion. This is the new trail section that was added in Winamac between Indiana State Road 14 (11th St.) and 17th Street. With their recent approval, this part of the Panhandle Pathway is now officially open to the public.
We appreciate the town of Winamac, the supporting land owners and the many others who made financial and in-kind matching donations to the Friends of the Panhandle Pathway, Inc. This help was necessary in order to make the grant funding and this trail expansion possible.
This new section, north and west of Winamac is convenient for many north side residents and is receiving favorable reviews. The trail (including the Winamac Parkway) is complete now from 17th Street, through Winamac and south 23+ miles to Kenneth, near France Park in Cass County.
Every new section added helps bring the Panhandle closer to the long-term vision of “Park to Park”—Tippecanoe River State Park, Pulaski County (the north) to France Park, Cass County (the south).
So the Friends of the Panhandle Pathway press on—the work continues, obstacles are overcome and the trail grows. Thanks to you, expansion continues. As we move into 2025, we will keep you informed of more trail news as it happens. Happy Trails!
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Love this beautiful trail!
Great job team!!! 🚲😊
When is the next meeting ?
Timeline photosPanhandle Pathway (extension) - Winamac - Pulaski County
It looks as if this trail is heading south. Is this running to France Park?
The extension is in Winamac, going north from SR14 to 17th Street. I think this view is looking north.
When will they extending it further? It is great having this beautiful trail!
Yay!!! 😊
Found this last fall while at the winamac friday night feast ride with Breakaway Bike and Fitness ,was cool riding through the corn
Rode this late last summer. Hope it keeps going!
Crucial northward extension. Great job Friends of the Panhandle Pathway!
Trail Talk: Issue 31: Rapid Repeating Flashing Beacon
The new caution lighting system at the corner of Indiana State Road 14 and Hathaway Street in Winamac was part of the Panhandle Pathway north trail extension and is called a Rapid Repeating Flashing Beacon (RRFB). This combination of lights and signs are in place there to add an extra margin of safety when crossing the highway. This traffic warning system is intended to raise awareness of motorists, pedestrians, and bicycle riders.
It is important to note here that this new flashing beacon is not a stop light. Trail users crossing at this intersection still need to wait until traffic is clear, press the RRFB activation button and then proceed across the highway with caution.
These two solar powered signs consist of yellow and white rectangular shaped flashing indicator lights, each with a light-emitting diode (LED). These RRFBs are placed on both sides of the crosswalk and are activated by the pedestrian or bicycle rider. A pushbutton, located at he bottom of each sign post activates the flashing beacon. When activated, the flashing warning light stays on and flashes for approximately 20 seconds. According to the Federal Highway Administration, these signs significantly improve motorists’ awareness of pedestrians and bicycle riders when approaching the intersection.
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We have several of these signal lights in our suburban-Milwaukee community. The trick is getting motorists to obey them!
Trail Talk: Issue 30: Me & Ralph
Almost every day, Steve Nichols goes out to the Panhandle Pathway for a walk with his 11 year old dog, Ralph. They typically walk on the trail from the trailhead at Pulaski County Road 150 South to the Tippecanoe River bridge. That’s about a mile and a half to the bridge and back. For a change up, they sometimes walk north towards town. Some days they will get in two or even three walks.
Ralph is old and slow but he always enjoys going for a walk on the trail. Who is taking who for this walk? Steve or Ralph?
Lookin’ good. Keep it going guys!
Have something to say about the Panhandle Pathway? Please share: www.panhandlepathway.org/contact-us/.
This morning was a little chilly, but it was still a beautiful time on the pathway! Was anyone able to take advantage of the wonderful weather yesterday? Let us know!
Rode my bike ten miles on it & enjoyed every minute!
Walked with my dog near Tornhope. Great day to be out as the Sandhill Cranes were flying over.
Yes, walked my 2.5 mi , felt so good to be out on the pathway.
