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Built upon one of LaGrange County’s historic rail lines, the Hawpatch Trail is 17 miles of essential, high-quality infrastructure that will provide a reliable path for bicyclists and pedestrians between Wolcottville, Topeka, Millersburg and beyond.

08/03/2026

🎉 We Have Our Winners! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who entered our Hawpatch Trail Hat Giveaway and helped us spread the word about the future Hawpatch Trail! We loved reading who you'd like to explore the trail with.

Congratulations to:
🏆 Winner #1: Linette Hayes
🏆 Winner #2: Sherri Reynolds Ramey
🏆 Winner #3: Brenda Knight Kraft

Please send us a private message to claim your hat and arrange pickup!

Thanks again for everyone's support!

07/27/2026

🎉 Hawpatch Trail Hat Giveaway! 🌿

We’re giving away a Hawpatch Trail hat to THREE lucky winners!

Want a chance to win? Here’s how to enter:
✅ Follow our page
✅ Like this post
✅ Comment below and tell us who you’d love to explore the future Hawpatch Trail with! Feel free to tag them.

Winners will be randomly selected on August 3rd.

Help us spread the word about the future Hawpatch Trail and share your excitement with friends and neighbors!

Thank you for your support, and good luck! 💚

07/24/2026

Where did the Hawpatch Trail get its name? The name “Hawpatch” comes from an area in Noble and LaGrange Counties near Topeka, originally covered with tall timber like walnut, sugar and elm, with flowers and black haw bushes on the ground.

Early writers described it as similar to northern LaGrange County’s prairies, but forested. Black and red haw bushes, along with hawthorn trees, grew among the hardwoods, giving the area its
name.

We chose the name Hawpatch Trail to honor our local history and native ecosystem.

07/14/2026

Trivia Tuesday! 🌿

We spotted this native plant along the future Hawpatch Trail.

Do you know what it is? Share your best guess in the comments!

Bonus points: If you know what it is, tell us your favorite way to use it. Homemade jam? Pie? Fresh off the bush? 🫐

07/13/2026

🎡 Help shape the future of the Hawpatch Trail! 🌿

Stop by our booth at the LaGrange County 4-H Fair and vote for the top two design elements you'd like to see along the trail.

🌳 Nature & Landscaping
🪑 Rest & Comfort
📍 Signs & Information
🎨 Art & Community

Cast your vote and help us build a trail that reflects what our community wants to see!

06/22/2026

🎙️ What does the future of trails in LaGrange County look like?

LaGrange County Trails President Jeff Wingstrom joined the Chamber's podcast to share updates on the Hawpatch Trail project, discuss the impact trails can have on our communities, and explain how you can get involved.

Take a listen and let us know what excites you most about the future Hawpatch Trail!

🔗 https://open.spotify.com/episode/212Xe51lDiqnegqJPHk5Az?si=LOObMMZ4S4Cn-H77MCLaTg

LaGrange County Chamber Chat Podcast · Episode

06/12/2026

The Hawpatch Trail project continues to move forward!

Over the past month, the team has been working on early design and technical studies for the future trail. This includes mapping out the trail route, studying soil conditions, reviewing environmental areas like wetlands, and coordinating with utility companies in the project area.

One area of focus has been the bridge crossing pictured here. Engineers are evaluating options and gathering information to determine the best approach for this important connection along the future trail.

These behind-the-scenes steps are an important part of preparing for future construction.

We'd love your input: What is one thing you hope to see along the Hawpatch Trail?

06/04/2026

🚲 Happy World Bicycle Day! 🚲

World Bicycle Day celebrates the bicycle as a simple, healthy, and sustainable way to travel, exercise, and explore.

As we continue planning for the future Hawpatch Trail, we're excited about the opportunities it could create for safer biking, walking, and outdoor recreation in LaGrange County. Trails help connect people to communities, nature, and each other.

When the Hawpatch Trail is complete, what will be your favorite way to enjoy it—biking, walking, running, or exploring the outdoors?

Share your answer in the comments below! 👇

05/29/2026

It was a beautiful week for project leaders to explore and examine the current conditions of the future Hawpatch Trail.

Behind the scenes, the engineering team continues important work including surveying the area and gathering information on soils, utilities, and existing features to help create a safe and well planned trail.

We can’t wait until everyone can experience the trail!

05/28/2026

For nearly 90 years, the Wabash Railroad carried people, goods and stories across LaGrange County. 🚂

Today, that same rail line has a renewed purpose—reconnecting our past with our present.

Built on historic tracks, the Hawpatch Trail honors where we’ve been while creating a safe path for where we’re going next.

The line is back on track—and the Hawpatch Trail is full steam ahead!

Address

1200 W To 1200 N
Topeka, IN
46571

Website

https://www.lagrangecountytrails.org/hawpatch-trail-project/

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