Next CBGTA Meeting: May 9, CBGTA Business Meeting
6:00 PM, Rockville Community Hall
Bring your bike and hiking shoes
to the scenic rural world of Parke County Indiana.
Links
bikethebridges.org
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estled in the rolling hills of west central Indiana are many of the world's most famous covered bridges, one of the Midwest's premier hiking and canoeing destinations and three Indiana visionary rail-trails economically linking Parke County to Indianapolis and Terre Haute. We invite you to enjoy the diverse beauty surrounding this area and its rich historical and natural heritage. Bring your bike and hiking shoes since our most scenic spots are best enjoyed at the leisurely pace that is biking, hiking, backpacking and canoeing.
Stay up to date with our planned Covered Bridge Gateway Trail linking the National Road Heritage Trail with the B&O Trail in west central Indiana. When complete, this 150 mile multi trail loop, will provide visitors access to one of the longest closed loop linear parks in the US. In addition, a three mile spur trail will take you to Turkey Run State Park. You will also want to visit the historic Wabash River and Erie Canal town of Montezuma via the B&O Trail.
Our site provides links to event information throughout the area including historic Billie Creek Village and the roller mills and covered bridges at Bridgeton and Mansfield. While you're here, check out our deep forest canyon country at Turkey Run and Shades State Parks where you can camp, bike, backpack and canoe our gorge-ous sandstone lined Sugar Creek. Shades SP offers the only designated backcountry camping area on a backpacking trail in Indiana, complete with restrooms and potable water.
Raccoon SRA on Big Raccoon Creek at Hollandsburg offers visitors a chance to see Parke County's scenery and wildlife by foot, bike, canoe or kayak with 30 miles of shoreline around Cecil M. Harden Lake.
Must do's during your visit are the covered bridge bike tour routes, managed by Parke County Inc., and our own biking/hiking events throughout the area. We will be hosting these and other events during the year so visit our site often for the latest updates. We invite you to come as a visitor and leave as a friend.
Covered Bridge Gateway Trail ... Find out more!
Hike the Bridges
Bike the Bridges
Covered Bridge Gateway Trails Association, Inc.
Parke County Indiana
Trails and greenways preserve natural landscapes and provide protection for plant and animal species.
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This page was last updated: April 23, 2012
Photos are provided courtesy of the following photographers: Ed Allen, Mary Jane Carlucci, Mark Davis, Alan Flowers, Rance Fuqua, Dave Gahimer, Janet Hetrick, Linda Hohe, Amy MacKinnon, Ajith Rajapaksha, Karen Sholl.
Voted Parke County's Favorite Non-Profit in 2011 by the Community
At Parke County Community Foundation's "Tablescape" Dinner
