Indiana Trail Resources

October 2-5, 2011 — Mid America Trails & Greenways Conference

• Fort Wayne, IN
• This conference brings together professionals, advocates and trail users from the states of OH, KY, IN, MI, IL, WI, MN and IA who are working together to create a growing network of greenways and trails linking people and places together.
• Info: www.cityoffortwayne.org or Amy Hartzog at (260) 427-6228 or amy.hartzog@cityoffortwayne.org

Indiana Agencies

 

Indiana Dept. of Natural Resources has a statewide inventory map of many existing and planned trails at www.in.gov/dnr/outdoor/4240.htm

Greenways, trails and conservation corridors of Indianapolis, Indiana are highlighted at: www.indygreenways.org/index.html

Hoosier National Forest: http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/hoosier/

National Wildlife Refuge System, managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, provides trails as well as hunting, fishing, wildlife observation; see refuges in Indiana: http://www.fws.gov/refuges/refugeLocatorMaps/Indiana.html

Official websites for National Park Service units in Indiana: http://data2.itc.nps.gov/parksearch/state.cfm?st=in

 

 

Indiana National Recreation Trails

 

Find all National Recreation Trails in Indiana: select Indiana from the State Search list and click on "Find Trails"
Visit Indiana's "Featured" National Recreational Trails for the most recently designated trail(s)
Visit the National Recreation Trails website to learn more about the NRT program and access over 1,050 NRTs from across the country

Indiana Bicycling and Mountain Biking

 

Mountain bike trails with detailed maps and descriptions from Indiana mountain biking books at Trails.com:

• Mountain Biking Trails in Indiana

Bike rides on Indiana roads and paved pathways from road biking books at Trails.com:

• Road Bike Rides in Indiana

Indiana Bicycle Coalition site has a newsletter with trail descriptions and access to current state legislation affecting cyclists: www.bicycleindiana.org/

LaPorte County Bikeways is a system of bike routes with maps and information: www.laportecountyparks.org/biking.html

Northern Indiana Mountain Bike Association aims to preserve or develop environmentally responsible riding areas: www.nimbabike.org/

Northwest Indiana Bike has trail and route maps, news on rails to trails, and local rides: www.nwibike.com/

Three Rivers Velo Sport Club of Fort Wayne has bike route maps and other info: www.3rvs.com/

Indiana Equestrian Trails

 

Indiana Horse Council has information on trails as well as other equestrian information: www.indianahorsecouncil.org/

Cardinal Greenway Equestrian Trail also hosts Indiana's Largest Horse Trail Fundraiser: www.cardinalgreenways.org

 

Indiana Greenways and Community Trails

 

Aboite New Trails, Inc., promotes the expansion of multi-use trails throughout Southwest Allen County and Ft. Wayne: http://aboitenewtrails.org/

Evansville-Area Trails Coalition works to promote healthy activities while expanding trails along the Pigeon Creek Greenway and connecting routes: www.evansville-areatrailscoalition.org/

Heritage Trail of Madison is working on a variety of trail projects: www.heritagetrailofmadison.org

The extensive Indianapolis system of trails and greenways: www.indygreenways.org/

Ohio River Greenway runs 7 miles through Jeffersonville, Clarksville, and New Albany, IN: www.ohiorivergreenway.org/

Rivergreenway Trail is a National Recreation Trail, a 23-mile linear parkway in Fort Wayne and New Haven along the banks of the St. Mary's, St. Joseph and Maumee Rivers: www.fortwayneparks.org/

Speedway Trails Association is working for walking and riding trails in the town of Speedway, IN: www.speedwaytrails.org/

White River Greenway in Muncie: www.cardinalgreenways.org/

Indiana Hiking Trails

 

Hiking trail maps, hike descriptions, and Indiana topographic maps at Trails.com:

• Hiking Trails in Indiana

American Volkssport Association year-round walking and Volkssport Event Calendar

Indiana Long-Distance Trails

 

For information on the coast-to-coast American Discovery Trail in Indiana: www.discoverytrail.org/states/indiana/index.html

Indiana Off-Highway Vehicle Trails

 

Indiana Four Wheel Drive Association coordinates with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and other agencies: www.ifwda.com/

Midwest Trail Riders has an extensive list of trails in Indiana and Kentucky and other helpful items: www.midwesttrailriders.com

Redbird State Recreation Area is a 640-acre trail system for all OHVs: www.redbirdsra.com/ and www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/4225.htm

Indiana Rail Trails and Canal Trails

 

Hoosier Rails to Trails Council advocates for rail trails and greenways, and promotes walking, bicycling, and nonmotorized transportation statewide: http://indianatrails.com/

B&O Trail is a proposed rail trail from Indianapolis west through Indiana to North Salem, Roachdale, Russellville, and Marshall, to Montezuma, Indiana: http://www.botrail.org/

Cardinal Greenway is the longest rails-to-trails project in Indiana: www.cardinalgreenways.org/

Delphi Historic Trails include abandoned railroads and the Wabash & Erie Canal: www.wabashanderiecanal.org

Greenways Foundation promotes rail trails in Indiana: www.indianatrails.org

Monon Trail in northern Marion County runs 7.5 miles to Fall Creek, and will extend another three miles to 10th Street: www.indygreenways.org/monon/monon.htm

National Road Heritage Trail is a cross-state greenway spanning over 150 miles and
30 communities: www.indianatrails.org/NRHT/

Nickel Plate Trail will run 38 miles from Cassville near Kokomo north to Rochester: www.nickelplatetrail.org/

Pumpkinvine Nature Trail, a 16-mile rail trail in North Central Indiana has information on rail trail issues, a newsletter archive, and photos: www.pumpkinvine.org/

Zionsville Rail Trail is 3.5 miles long in Zionsville, IN: www.squidoo.com/zionsville-rail-trail

Indiana Snow Trails

 

Indiana Snowmobilers Association advocates for snow trails and works with local clubs: www.indianasnowmobilers.com/

Indiana Waterway and Boating Trails

 

Listing of Indiana water trails can be found at http://www.in.gov/dnr/outdoor/4461.htm

Indiana Outfitters.com provides another listing of Indiana water trails at www.indianaoutfitters.com/riverclickable.htm

 

Indiana Statewide Advocacy and Resources

 

Indiana Trails Conservancy provides news, events, and photos: www.illtrails.com

Indiana State Trails Program

 

IN Outdoor Recreation Grant Programs: http://www.in.gov/dnr/outdoor/2602.htm

Indiana Outdoor Recreation

 

Fishing reports, maps, photos, and videos for every fishing spot in the USA: www.hookandbullet.com/s/fishing-indiana/