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Dan McCarthy, Jeff Kassebaum, and Scott Zeyen were busy again—this time putting up a historical railroad poster and a Bank of Berne sign. Jeff and Scott did the lifting, Dan did the “filming.” Big thanks to Bank of Berne for keeping the Nickel Plate Trail rolling!
How many railroads intersected with the Nickel Plate Rochester to Kokomo section? And have you thought of printing t shirts
Thank you so much for your work on the signage and trails. We really appreciate having the trails to ride our bikes on.
Hopefully the Nickelplate can find a poster or picture of when the trail was called the Indianapolis & Peru R.R
Great job, guys! And YES, thank you, Bank of Berne!!
Jeff Kassebaum and Scott Zeyen did the heavy lifting on the trail, reinstalling rotted sign posts. Dan McCarthy bravely stayed behind the camera—someone had to document the sweat!
Thank you!!!
Thanks to all! I’m so ready for warmer weather to try out my new bike 😎
Such a great group! Thanks, guys!!
Thank you for your work! We appreciate the nice trails!
Thank yous guys!
Looking good, great job! 👏
Thanks! The big town of Birmingham!
Does anyone know when porta potty’s typically get put back out? Ready for some early spring riding.
I used to live in that house behind them . I know exactly where this is .
🚶♂️🚴♀️ Friends of the Nickel Plate Trail – Monthly Meeting!
Tuesday, Feb 24 | 7 PM
📍 Saint Charles School, 80 W 5th St. Peru
Come see what’s happening on your trail! We’d love your ideas, your energy, and your input. The best way to help is to show up, see the opportunities, and share your suggestions. Everyone is welcome—let’s make the trail even better together!
The Nickel Plate Trail - Indiana Board was thrilled to receive a check today from Arby's in Peru. The NPT was chosen as the beneficiary of their Round-up Program.
Thank you to EVERY customer who contributed!!
We appreciate the AES Foundation's ongoing commitment to supporting our community and the organizations that make it a great place to live.
Thanks also to Arby's branch manager Jasmine for her avid support of the NPT.
Get out and enjoy the trial, then go eat at Arby's!
It takes a village, and it's great to know who makes it happen, thank you Arby's!
When I visit the Nickel Plate and ride from Rochester to Peru. It’s customary to dine at Arby’s. Great Job Jasmine and team.
Thank you Arby's!
That’s awesome!
👏👏
Awesome!
Yay Arby’s! Yay NPT!!!
Nickel Plate Trail Update & Thank You
The Nickel Plate Trail Board would like to thank Levi Brown for plowing the trail from Rochester to Macy. Given the recent weather conditions, trail access would likely have been limited for an extended period without this effort.
The work reflects the kind of care and coordination that helps keep the trail accessible and safe for public use.
We appreciate Levi’s continued support of the Nickel Plate Trail and its users.
I keep the city area open for people! Part of my route in the township
Has anybody plowed the Macy-deedsville section? Or deedsville south? I’m happy to run my wheeler down it this week if it needs it
Thank you!!
I love this so much!
Thank you for all you do!!
👏 Awesome job. Thank you.
Outstanding Job!!! Thank you!!
Is the trail from Peru to Kokomo plowed
Thank you all for all you do!
Thank you
Friends of the Nickel Plate Trail – Meeting Canceled
The latest INDOT map shows Miami County in ORANGE (Travel Watch), meaning conditions may be unsafe and only essential travel is recommended. Because of this, tonight’s Friends of the Nickel Plate Trail meeting is canceled.
Our next meeting will be:
📅 Tuesday, February 24
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 St. Charles School in Peru
The monthly meeting of the Friends of the Nickel Plate Trail is coming up Monday, January 26th at 7PM at the Saint Charles School building at 80 W 5th Street. Parking is located on the East side of the school. All are welcome! Come and see what's happening with your great trail.We would love to have more people attend our meetings and we would really like to get your ideas. The best way to volunteer to help is to attend these meetings, see what the issues and opportunities are and help us with your suggestions.
Smarter trailer. Happier Trail. www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-make-a-difference-21087
It was impressive before, but Wow! See ya on the trail 😊
Should see what he started with!
Excellent job!
The monthly meeting of the Friends of the Nickel Plate Trail is coming up Monday, January 26th at 7PM at the Saint Charles School building at 80 W 5th Street in Peru. Parking is located on the East side of the school. All are welcome! This is a change of day of the week to Monday instead of Tuesday for this month.
Our tar pot trailer carries all the equipment and supplies used to fill cracks and make repairs along the Nickel Plate Trail. Dave Campbell originally designed and built the trailer, and he recently completed several major upgrades that have made it dramatically better. He designed and built a front crank system that raises the trailer and tilts the bed, making it much easier and safer to move equipment on and off. He also arranged for a heavy-duty axle and larger wheels at Craig Welding—an important upgrade now that US-31 is essentially a high-speed interstate. The planned side shelves, once added, will greatly improve organization and access to supplies. Altogether, Dave Campbell’s skill and initiative have turned the trailer into a safer, more efficient, and well-designed setup.
Thank you for your service and God bless you!!
Dave is a good man
Great Job!
Thank you for your dedication and love for the trail .
Kudos, Many Thanks and Well Done!!
We drive about 3 hours to ride the Nickel Plate several times a year. Thanks for all you do.
As well thought out as the first trailer was, I can only imagine how great this new improved version is! Thanks Dave!
Amazing! Well done you!
Thanks to all those who make the Nickel Plate and other area access ways accessible, safe and beautiful. So grateful and part of why I love living here!
How wonderful!
Thanks Sir. I hope i get to ride that nice Trail Soon
Thank you all for all you do!
Great work, Dave! 👍
Much thanks
A big shout-out and heartfelt THANK YOU to the kind person who found Ace’s dog tag on the Nickel Plate Trail and took the time to mail it back to his family. 🐾
Brett shared with us that they lost the tag about a week ago and were amazed to find it returned in their mailbox. Acts of kindness like this say so much about the people who use and care about our trail.
This is exactly the kind of community spirit that makes the Nickel Plate Trail such a special place. Thanks again to whoever went the extra mile — it truly meant a lot! 💙
Trail update 🚧
A couple of signs along the Nickel Plate Trail have been damaged—one was knocked over and others were stolen—so repairs and replacements are needed. Keeping signs up and readable is part of the behind-the-scenes work our volunteers handle.
A big thank you to our sign post master repair man, Bill Click, who has repaired dozens of these over the years and is once again getting things back in shape. We truly appreciate his steady help!
Thank you sir for all your hard work.
thank you, Bill, we appreciate all of your work and your dedication to the Trail! 
Thank you! Love the trail!
Sad to see this
Too bad you ever catch one of them make them go out there and do the dirty work and put them back in as their cost new signs and new wood or take a ride in back seat of cruiser.
That looks like it rotted off and fell over
Thank you!
Thanks Bill !!! 👏👍
Thanks Bill
Thank you, Bill.
Thanks, Bill!!!!
Then post his or her photo on the Trail head. Too so you can humiliating him or her
A little change of scenery from our official Nickel Plate Trail artist, Bill Shewman 🎨
This watercolor wasn’t drawn on the trail, but we thought it was too lovely not to share. Bill has a wonderful way of capturing quiet places and moments—hope you enjoy this one as much as we do.
The Nickel Plate Trail is a wonderful community resource — but we receive no government funding to maintain it. That means repairs, upkeep, and improvements are all made possible by people like you.
Your donations help us:
Remove trees that fall across the trail.
Rebuild bridges and guardrails.
Repair and reinstall broken signs.
Fill cracks, remove roots, and grind down bumps
Trim back brush and keep the trail safe and enjoyable
Support the dedicated volunteer crew who regularly care for the trail
We simply couldn’t do this without donations.
✨ You can now donate easily through Zeffy — a secure, fee-free platform that ensures your full donation supports the trail.
👉 Donate here:
www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-make-a-difference-21087
If you enjoy walking, biking, or running on the Nickel Plate Trail, please consider making a donation. Every gift — large or small — truly makes a difference.
Thank you for supporting the Nickel Plate Trail 💚
Donate to the Nickel Plate Trail!
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The Nickel Plate Trail is a non-profit 501c3 organization. Our funding is through grants and private donations by people like you. Please give what you can. All cash donations are tax deductible and w...The Kuepper boys picked up trash and emptied the barrels at Arby’s, Wolfe shelter and Wallick trail head. All were overflowing.
What is Wolfe shelter, and where is it at? 🤔
Thank You!!
Thank you Mike
Thank you !
Thank you!!
Thank you for your dedication 🚴♀️
That’s awesome thanks
Thank you !!!
Thank you from New Mexico hopefully I'll be there in the summer to enjoy that beautiful trail again.
You guys are awesome thanks for the American way.
Thank you!
Thank you
Thank you, you are appreciated 👏
Good job.
Thank you!!! Without volunteers, there would be no NPT.
Thank you for your dedication, God bless you.
Thank you for doing this! If everybody did their part it would really be nice, I do this on the Panhandle Pathway in Cass county because I am grateful for these beautiful trails & appreciate everybody that helps maintain them!😊
Thank you.
Good job! Thanks!
Nice work!!
Thank you !
