EXPANSION OF THE VANDALIA TRAIL
Beginning in late 2024 and continuing in 2025 , construction will take place to expand the Vandalia Trail !
The expansion of the trail will begin with an access point to Lambert Park in Clayton and a short jaunt along the north side of County Road 500 S . to Michigan Street in town . The Vandalia Trail will enter Lambert Park from the south and will include a boardwalk crossing over an ephemeral creek . Lambert Park will then serve as the Clayton trailhead .
The second stage of the expansion , taking place at a date yet to be determined , will begin at Michigan Street and travel
along the north side of County Road 500 S . to County Road 250 W ., traveling a little over two miles . In the spring of 2025 , the Central Indiana Land Trust will begin a reforestation effort through that area , outside of the construction zone .
Both new sections of the Vandalia Trail will be paved .
Hendricks County Parks & Recreation continues to work with landowners along CR 500 S . toward a future expansion from CR 250 W . into Amo , where it would connect with the already-existing section of the trail .
VANDALIA TRAIL BIKE RIDES
September 3 & 17 , 2024
Join Friends of the Vandalia Trail on a bike ride beginning at the Amo trailhead ! Enjoy the countryside and small towns while riding our paved Vandalia Trail to Coatesville and the Putnam County line .
5042 South Street Amo , Indiana
START AT 6:30 P . M .
For more information : greg @ nrht . org
Please note that riders participate at their own risk , and minors must be accompanied by an adult responsible for them .
We love all of our guests and want everyone to feel welcome regardless of sexual orientation , gender , race , ability , or political / religious affiliation . Our parks are here to provide a respite from the conflict , stress and anxiety of today ’ s world , so we encourage everyone from all walks of life to find peace through the beauty and tranquility of nature .
If you feel unwelcome at our parks , or if you need assistance in enjoying what we have to offer , please feel free to contact our office at hcparks @ hcparks . net or at ( 317 ) 718-6188 .
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