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I rode this on 2/26/24 a beautiful 70 degree day This trail runs from merrillville all the way to the Oak Savannah Prairie Park and connects to the Oak Savannah Trail - north to Griffith and south to Schererville and Crown Point
The Panhandle Pathway is flat, secluded, has a few trailheads for easy access and there are two towns where you can easily grab something to eat (Royal Center and Winimac). The scenery might be a bit monotonous but in this case I found it serene rather than a detriment. Mileage is printed in tenth of a mile increments on the nearly perfect asphalt surface.
I rode the entire 21.5 mile length starting in Winimac heading towards Kenneth. It was an overcast weekday so I only saw one other cyclist on my entire out and back. There are many small road crossings but most of them had no traffic so I don't count that as a negative. I stopped for lunch in Royal Center which was a quick turn off from the trail.
If you are looking for a trial with varied scenery or challenging hills the Panhandle Pathway does not offer it. If you are looking for a quiet, relaxing ride through bucolic farmland the Panhandle Pathway delivers.
We went there on 8/12/23 Great ride love the round the lake part didnt go to far down the way to joliet but we will be back to do more of it! Need to find all the parking spots.
in decent shape and quite scenic with many animals sighted (deer, coyote, turtles).
the highland rookery on the trail just west of cline avenue is worth viewing for migrating birds and waterfowl (egrets, herons).
connection with monon trail (west of calumet avenue) is under repair now.
Some areas could use some resurfacing but overall good trail.
Some areas could use some resurfacing but overall good trail.
Some areas could use some resurfacing but overall good trail.
Some areas could use some resurfacing but overall good trail.
Some areas could use some resurfacing but overall good trail.
Some areas could use some resurfacing but overall good trail with nearby connections to other trails.
I did not know what to expect but I was pleasantly surprised. The area was quiet and peaceful. Saw bunnies, some type of lizard and a beautiful deer on just my first ride. Easy access and a few places to sit and rest when needed. Definitely will return.
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