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This information is a public record of the 2004 NRT application and may be out of date if it has not been updated by a trail manager --
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Delphi Historic Trails

Nonprofit Backcountry Trail Frontcountry Trail Rail Trail
  • Length
    7 miles
  • Elevation Gain
    --
  • Route Type
    out & back

A 7-mile multi-use trail system has been integrated into this historic community using canal towpaths, stream corridors, and abandoned railroads. The trails also include a section of the Wabash Heritage Trail, which is envisioned to follow along the Wabash River and span 19 counties.

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Location: Delphi

  • States: Indiana
  • Counties: Carroll

Land was donated by local property owners for 100% of this seven-mile plus trail system. Volunteers created these unique trails. Funding for development, signage, and basic facilities came mostly from the Indiana Dept of Natural Resources Division of Outdoor Recreation Wabash Heritage Corridor Fund. The Canal Assoc. donated much of the acquired land to the City of Delphi for grant match and then leased these trail lands back for 99 years. They are maintained by volunteers on 3rd Saturday workdays. Volunteers are recognized every year on National Trails Day with USDA/NRCS Earth Team hats/shirts.

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Allowed Uses:

Bicycling Boating, human-powered Dogs, on leash Hiking/Walking Snow, cross-country skiing Snow, snowshoeing

Other Activities

  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Snow, snow play general
  • Wildlife viewing / observation

Public Contact

Dan McCain
Wabash & Erie Canal Assoc./ City Park Bd.
3198 N 700 W
Delphi, IN 46923
[email protected] • (765) 564-6297
wabashanderiecanal.org

Contact the trail manager for current maps and visiting details.

More Details

  • Elevation (low): 550
  • Elevation (high): 570
  • Elevation (cumulative): --
  • Part of a Trail System? No
  • National Designations: Community Millenium
  • State Designations: Wabash Heritage Corridor Trail
  • Surface (primary): Rock, crushed
  • Surfaces (additional): Rock, crushed
  • Tread Width (average): 100"
  • Tread Width (minimum): --
  • Running length (minimum): --
  • Tread Grade (average, percent): --
  • Tread Grade (maximum): 3
  • Running length (maximum): --
  • Cross-slope (average, percent): --
  • Cross-slope (maximum): --
  • Running length (maximum): --
  • Certified as an NRT
    Jun 1, 2004
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