South Adams Trail

Indiana

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South Adams Trail Facts

States: Indiana
Counties: Adams
Length: 2.3 miles
Trail end points: W 850 S and Rainbow Rd. + North Dr
Trail surfaces: Asphalt, Crushed Stone
Trail category: Rail-Trail
ID: 13621429

South Adams Trail Description

Introduction

The South Adams Trail, sometimes refered to as the Berne-Geneva Trail carries trail users for just over two miles. The trail one day aims to connect the towns of Berne and Geneva just south of Fort Wayne. 

Trail History

The South Adams Trail was built along the route of the former Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad. This line was a passenger railroad that connects passengers to Mackinaw City, MI and Cinncinati, OH through Indiana. It was active begins after the civil war but was abandoned in 1967. 

Many historic pieces of this railroad still remain. An old railroad bridge, constructed by Carnegie Steel in1897 still carries trail users to this day. At the southern end of the trail, the Ceylon Covered Bridge, constructed in 1860 is a scenic spot and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

About the Route

Starting at the trail's northern endpoint at W 850 S, the trail heads south and crosses over the Wabash River via. an impressive restore railroad bridge. After about 0.5 miles, a spur trail heads east near the Snow Cemetery, where the original European settlers of the area are buried. 

This spurs meanders east for almost one mile and switches from asphalt to dirt surface near the eastern trailhead. Here's where trail users can find the historic Claycomb Covered Bridge.

The rest of the main route continues south for about another mile before reaching an abrupt end near North Dr and Rainbow Rd.

Parking and Trail Access

There is parking near the trail's eastern endpoint near the Claycomb Covered Bridge, at 9484-9486 County Rd 950 S. 

Additional Parking can be found at 905 Rainbow Rd. 

See TrailLink Map for detailed directions.

South Adams Trail Reviews

Montana ranger

7/19/24—just finished ride from Lehman Park, Berne to Snow cemetery on hard packed gravel ROW trail under construction. Nice ride even for 79 y/o with regular road bike. Scheduled to be paved starting late July.

Saw 4 red headed woodpeckers , numerous birds, chipmunks , rabbits and coyote scat. I was only one on trail during Friday early afternoon.

Hidden gem.

Finally From Berne to Geneva

I rode this trail on 07/01 and they are about to pour the asphalt on it.
It is pretty wide trail and very bike/ walker friendly.

Thank you

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