Panhandle Pathway and North Judson Erie Trail Connector Routes

Panhandle to North Judson Trail

  1. You are beginning a 13 mile over the road connector route to the North Judson Erie trail in Starke County.  This route uses public roads shared with motorized vehicles.  Please use caution and follow all highway rules of the road.  Have a safe and enjoyable trip.
  2. Starting at mile marker 00.0 at the Winamac depot near Main & Logan Streets, travel west on Main St., up the steep hill, past the cemetery to the “T” at Pulaski County Road 60 W. 
  3. Turn right on County Road 60 W and proceed north to County Road 25 S.
  4. Turn left on C.R. 25 S and proceed west to the “T” at C.R. 100 W.
  5. Turn right onto C.R. 100 W and proceed north across IN State Road 14 (caution:  High speed traffic), to the “T” at C.R. 200 N.
  6. Turn left onto C.R. 200 N and proceed west to C.R. 300 W.
  7. Turn right on C.R. 300 W and proceed north through the small community of Ripley to C.R. 900 S.  Note:  C.R. 900 S is the Pulaski-Starke County line and a time change to Central Time.
  8. Turn right and go east a short distance of about 100 feet and then turn left (north) onto Starke County Road 200 E.
  9. Proceed on ahead (north) on C.R. 200 E to the North Judson Erie trail crossing.
  10. Welcome.  You have arrived at the North Judson Erie Trail.
  11. Turn right and travel east to U.S. 35 Hwy and the Bass Lake Station trailhead.
  12. Turn left and travel west to IN State Road 10, the rest park, the town of North Judson and the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum.

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North Judson Trail to Panhandle

  1. You are beginning a 13 mile over the road connector route to the Panhandle Pathway trail in Pulaski County.  This route uses public roads shared with motorized vehicles.  Please use caution and follow all highway rules of the road.  Have a safe and enjoyable trip.
  2. At the intersection of the North Judson Erie Trail & Starke County Road 200 East, turn south onto Starke County Road 200 East.
  3. Continue on ahead (south) on County Road 200 E to the “T” at County Road 900 S.
  4. Turn right on C.R. 900 S and proceed west about 100 feet to C.R. 300 W.  Note:  This is the Starke-Pulaski County line.  2nd Note:  You are entering the Eastern Time Zone.
  5. Turn left on Pulaski C.R. 300 W and proceed south through the small community of Ripley to C.R. 200 N.
  6. Turn left on C.R. 200 N and proceed east to C.R. 100 W.
  7. Turn right on C.R. 100 W and proceed south across IN State Road 14 (Caution: High speed traffic) to C.R. 25 S.
  8. Turn left on C.R. 25 S and proceed east to the “T” at C.R. 60 W.
  9. Turn right on C.R. 60 W and proceed south to Main Street.
  10. Turn left on Main Street and proceed east past the cemetery, down the hill to the Winamac depot and the trailhead.  This is officially known in Winamac as the Winamac Parkway trailhead.  Restrooms available and open most of the year.
  11. Welcome.  You have arrived.  Go south from here to communities of Star City, Thornhope, Royal Center and the present end of the Panhandle Pathway at Kenneth.  Note:  White mile markers are painted on the west side of the trail asphalt starting with 00.0 at this depot trailhead and running south to the trail’s present end mile marker at 21.6.
  12. Note:  Another connector route starting at Kenneth can take you over to Peru, Indiana and the Nickel Plate trail.  Signs and directions are posted at the Kenneth trailhead, mile marker 20.8.  Have a safe and enjoyable trip.

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Panhandle Pathway
November 12th, 11:17 am
Panhandle Pathway

Trail Talk: Issue 28
Trail Expansion to France Park
With the north end Phase 1 expansion in Winamac nearing completion, focus now turns to taking the Panhandle Pathway through to the entrance of France Park. The Panhandle team continues to work towards the vision of “Park to Park.” When completed, one should be able to follow the Panhandle Pathway from Tippecanoe River State Park on the north end to France Park on the south and never leave the trail. All of the Panhandle friends who continue to back these efforts are appreciated. This is not possible without your help.
The Guys Go Out for a Ride
Alan Nies, area resident and avid bicycle rider, had a recent memorable experience of riding the trail with his three grandchildren.
Fun time for all: Ages 3 to 64. As they discovered, bike riding on the Panhandle Pathway is more than a bike ride. There is so much to see and explore and no two trips are exactly alike. It is an adventure every time.
On this day’s ride they encountered a garter snake sunning on the asphalt. Riley, the 3-year-old, rode his bike right up to investigate. The older two wanted grandpa to check things out first. Next came a large trail side groundhog hole—all looked inside and discovered—no one was home! Just an empty hole.
Alan is no newcomer to bicycle riding and had to explain to the grandkids that a trip to Mud Creek is something that their mothers enjoyed doing when they were little. Back then, of course, it was railroad tracks and not a recreational trail.
As with any long trip out and back, everyone got a little thirsty, and Riley had to sample grandpa’s water bottle drink. He had to explain that grandpa’s drink tasted a little funny. Grandpa said the water was a sports drink and had electrolytes in it. “It gives you energy!” After that conversation, Riley was back out and leading the pack again.
The 7-year-old, Ezra, and the 5-year-old, Jonah, enjoyed wearing their new bicycle helmets. Riley and grandpa put new stickers on Riley’s helmet. By the end of the day, all were tired, ready to go home and agreed that they certainly had fun.
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Trail Talk: Issue 28 Trail Expansion to France Park With the north end Phase 1 expansion in Winamac nearing completion, focus now turns to taking the Panhandle Pathway through to the entrance of France Park. The Panhandle team continues to work towards the vision of “Park to Park.” When completed, one should be able to follow the Panhandle Pathway from Tippecanoe River State Park on the north end to France Park on the south and never leave the trail. All of the Panhandle friends who continue to back these efforts are appreciated. This is not possible without your help. The Guys Go Out for a Ride Alan Nies, area resident and avid bicycle rider, had a recent memorable experience of riding the trail with his three grandchildren. Fun time for all: Ages 3 to 64. As they discovered, bike riding on the Panhandle Pathway is more than a bike ride. There is so much to see and explore and no two trips are exactly alike. It is an adventure every time. On this day’s ride they encountered a garter snake sunning on the asphalt. Riley, the 3-year-old, rode his bike right up to investigate. The older two wanted grandpa to check things out first. Next came a large trail side groundhog hole—all looked inside and discovered—no one was home! Just an empty hole. Alan is no newcomer to bicycle riding and had to explain to the grandkids that a trip to Mud Creek is something that their mothers enjoyed doing when they were little. Back then, of course, it was railroad tracks and not a recreational trail. As with any long trip out and back, everyone got a little thirsty, and Riley had to sample grandpa’s water bottle drink. He had to explain that grandpa’s drink tasted a little funny. Grandpa said the water was a sports drink and had electrolytes in it. “It gives you energy!” After that conversation, Riley was back out and leading the pack again. The 7-year-old, Ezra, and the 5-year-old, Jonah, enjoyed wearing their new bicycle helmets. Riley and grandpa put new stickers on Riley’s helmet. By the end of the day, all were tired, ready to go home and agreed that they certainly had fun. Have something to say about the Panhandle Pathway? Please share: https://www.panhandlepathway.org/contact-us/.
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Park to park will be terrific… can’t wait 😊🚴🏻

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