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“Fun afternoon…. Trestle bridge, creeks and farms…  Stopped to watch drag racing at Bunker Hill Speedway…. Trail in great condition/ lots of shade.”

“My wife and I have completed this trail more than once and except when it’s windy it is a real breeze to do… The entire trail encompasses more than 40 miles, one way, which we prefer to break into two trips. It is a great trail that will give your test of endurance a real workout.”

“Perfectly maintained, smooth & paved. Beautiful bridges over waterways. Shaded 90% of the time.”

“Mostly shaded – saw bunnies, birds, turtle, buck, kayakers, etc. Lots of mulberry trees with berries. Really enjoyed the ride.”

“This trail is one of the best in the State to ride or walk on!!! It keeps getting better because the trail keeps getting extended with more pathway added. The volunteers do a superb job…”

“Whether you ride or walk along this beautiful Rail-to-Trail, you will have a wonderful experience. From Rochester to Kokomo, you will see a large variety of wildlife and scenery which may include eagles near the Wabash River, friendly little towns (and ice cream shops!), wide open spaces and tree covered trail…. Kudos to everyone who made this awesome trail a reality and continue to keep it safe and maintained.”

“Rode from the beginning of the Peru portion (I suggest parking in the parking lot by the First Bank of Berne, 915 W Main St, Peru, IN 46970) to south of Miami, a 22-mile trek. We loved the variety–canopy, partial canopy, open. … There are quite a few bridges in the first few miles.”

 “Road 34 miles round trip from Kokomo to Peru and back on a day that hit 92 degrees. Plenty of shade on our way up and enough shade on the trip back . Peaceful and hardly anyone else on the trail.”

“A nice trail tour of rural Indiana. … None of the hills are steep and overall it’s a relatively flat ride … It’s not been busy when I’ve been on the trail. It’s a pleasant, safe ride where you can spend a whole day or just a portion.”

“My son and I biked the first 10 miles of this trail starting at Peru and heading toward Rochester. The trail is paved, level, and very well maintained throughout. … Would definitely ride this trail again in the future.”

“Mostly flat and smooth. Northern Indiana beauty. Wetlands and farm ground.”

My brother and I spent four days near Logansport this week for a biking trip. I traveled from MN and he traveled from NY, so Indiana is half way. We stayed at France Park, biked your trail, the Panhandle Pathway, and did a loop to Delphi. The weather was beautiful and the trails were wonderful. We traveled on the Nickel Plate between Denver and Kokomo for a 50 mile round trip. The trail was beautiful and well maintained. Thank you for providing the trail for riders like me and my brother.

I give the trail five stars! I plan on using it on a regular basis next summer.

Thank you for doing such a great job with the trail. It has helped me get into shape again. I am 70 years young and enjoying the trail a couple of times a week. I would like to see more benches along the trail. It would help to have a place to stop and rest.

It is always fun to come up from Indy to ride the Nickel Plate Trail.

Loved the trail. We drove over from OH to ride the trail. We have been riding trails all over the country and the Nickel Plate Trail was one of the best. We will certainly recommend it to others!

I rode the Nickel Plate trail for the first time this past Saturday from Rochester to Peru and back and I have to say this is a must ride trail. What a beautiful ride. Much was under a canopy of trees which made the trip quiet enough for casual conversation with the other riders in the group. Next we’ll try the southern route.

Thanks to all who had a hand in this trail !!!!!!!!

Rode the trail for the first time this weekend. Can’t wait to do it again. Hoping to cross country ski on it this winter.

I have ridden 2 segments of the Nickel Plate this summer. I enjoyed both very much. The trail was clean and well maintained. THANK YOU!

We rode the trail from Bunker Hill to Peru. You all did a fabulous job. Well worth the drive from Indy.