The community of Granger is tucked into the north end of Indiana, bordering Michigan. The community itself, through the Friends of Granger Paths recognized the need for safe, separate areas for walking and biking, and mobilized to help make it happen. The ultimate vision is for 21 miles of trails criss-crossing the community; to date, 5 miles are complete and open for use. Three miles run adjacent to Adams Road, between Mary Frank Elementary School and Gumwood Road. The trail itself, actually stops short of Gumwood Road, but the asphalt golf cart path is used to close the 0.3-mile distance between the end of the trail and Gumwood. Another perpendicular section of trail extends along Gumwood Road, from Toscana Park to the Michigan border (and continues beyond that).
The work continues to extend the network of trails.
The Granger Path is nice for running or walking. It's wide and relatively flat with only 40ft elevation change. The path follows and crosses several busy roads - so be watchful. Also watch for the multitude of golf carts and scooters driven by adolescents (mainly on weekends and after school hours). Additionally, none of the bicycle riders (or golf cart drivers) notify you as they approach from behind so best to run without tunes.
This is a great bike path to connect the community and keep children out of street.
Sidewalk to nowhere
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