Sweetser Switch Trail, Sweetser, Indiana
N 40° 34.055 W 085° 46.125
16T E 604225 N 4491484
A recreation trail developed from an old railroad track connecting Sweetser to Marion and Converse, Indiana
Waymark Code: WMCPCT
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 09/28/2011
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The Sweetser Switch Trail is 3 miles long. The main trailhead is located right in the middle of downtown Sweetser and on any given day the trail is packed with users beyond what one would expect from a local population over just 900 people. The trailhead also features a larger-than-life statue of Garfield, the comic strip cat developed by Garfield creator and area native Jim Davis. The trailhead also has two restored railcars maintained by the local Lions Club that provides a wonderful backdrop for pre-trip pictures. There are also restrooms, water, and parking available at the trailhead.
The trail's midpoint is the town of Sweetser itself and, because of its parking and amenities, it also serves as the best starting point for your trip. Heading west out of town, wildflowers and evenly distributed solar lights line the trail. At both the trail's western and eastern endpoints you'll find covered bridges. Pack a picnic to enjoy at the tables provided here for just such an outing. The eastward journey from the trail's midpint toward the town of Marion follows a similar pattern-wildflowers and solar lights, but also bird boxes so ornothologists may enjoy a siting or two. The trail was recently extended east to meet the Cardinal Greenway in Marion, Indiana. Another northwestward extension is planned to connect the trail to the Nickel Plate Trail spanning from Peru, IN to Kokomo, IN. The annual pumpkin walk around Halloween, with a parade of jack-o'-lanterns lighting the rail-trail, is a popular event for all ages.
Country: USA
State/Province/etc.: Indiana
Trail Start (town): Sweetser
Trail Finish (town): Converse, IN and Marion, IN
Trail Length: 3
Trail Surface: Paved
Pack Animals Allowed: no
Fees: no
Rail-to-Trail Sign:
Welcome to the Sweetser Switch Trail
Internet Link(s):
http://www.indianatrails.org/Sweetser_Switch_Trail.htm
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