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== Sponsor ==
== Sponsor ==
The trail is managed by [http://www.cardinalgreenways.org/ Cardinal Greenway, Inc.], formerly known as [http://www.delgreenways.org/ ''Delaware Greenways, Inc.] The company is organized under federal tax regulations as a [[501(c)#501(c)(3)|501(c)(3)]] not-for-profit organization.<ref>[http://www.cardinalgreenways.org/giddy-up/sponsors.htm Sponsorship<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Its mission statement is as follows:
The trail is managed by [http://www.cardinalgreenways.org/ Cardinal Greenway, Inc.], formerly known as [http://www.delgreenways.org/ ''Delaware Greenways, Inc.] The company is organized under federal tax regulations as a [[501(c)#501(c)(3)|501(c)(3)]] not-for-profit organization.<ref>[http://www.cardinalgreenways.org/giddy-up/sponsors.htm Sponsorship<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{wayback|url=http://www.cardinalgreenways.org/giddy-up/sponsors.htm |date=20070808005725 }}</ref> Its mission statement is as follows:
<blockquote>
<blockquote>
Cardinal Greenway, Inc. is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life by developing and operating corridors and trails to connect people and communities.<ref name=SponsorHomepage>[http://www.cardinalgreenways.org/ Cardinal Greenway, Inc.] homepage</ref>
Cardinal Greenway, Inc. is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life by developing and operating corridors and trails to connect people and communities.<ref name=SponsorHomepage>[http://www.cardinalgreenways.org/ Cardinal Greenway, Inc.] homepage</ref>
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== History ==
== History ==
In 1993, over 200 people responded to a small newspaper item saying there would be a meeting to investigate the possibility of purchasing an abandoned rail line for a rails-to-trails conversion project.<ref name=NRTDatabaseEntry /> (Rail removal had begun on said line in Fall of 1992. Work started in Marion and was completed from there through Richmond by June 1993.) Cardinal Greenway, Inc., a not-for-profit, was formed, and it purchased {{convert|60|mi|km}} of the former railroad corridor from [[CSX Corporation]] in that same year (1993).<ref name=AmericanTrailsArticle>[[American Trails]] Cardinal Greenway [http://americantrails.org/nationalrecreationtrails/trailNRT/Cardinal-IN.html article]</ref><ref name=IncTrailHistory>Cardinal Greenway, Inc. [http://www.cardinalgreenways.org/History/cardinal_greenway.htm Trail History]</ref>
In 1993, over 200 people responded to a small newspaper item saying there would be a meeting to investigate the possibility of purchasing an abandoned rail line for a rails-to-trails conversion project.<ref name=NRTDatabaseEntry /> (Rail removal had begun on said line in Fall of 1992. Work started in Marion and was completed from there through Richmond by June 1993.) Cardinal Greenway, Inc., a not-for-profit, was formed, and it purchased {{convert|60|mi|km}} of the former railroad corridor from [[CSX Corporation]] in that same year (1993).<ref name=AmericanTrailsArticle>[[American Trails]] Cardinal Greenway [http://americantrails.org/nationalrecreationtrails/trailNRT/Cardinal-IN.html article]</ref><ref name=IncTrailHistory>Cardinal Greenway, Inc. [http://www.cardinalgreenways.org/History/cardinal_greenway.htm Trail History]{{dead link|date=November 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
In 1996 a Master Plan was completed and final tracings were submitted to [[Indiana Department of Transportation|INDOT]].
In 1996 a Master Plan was completed and final tracings were submitted to [[Indiana Department of Transportation|INDOT]].


[[Groundbreaking]] took place in September 1997, marking the start of ''Phase 1'', a {{convert|10|mi|adj=on}} <!-- "10 'plus' miles" --> Muncie section from the [[Cincinnati, Richmond & Muncie Depot|Wysor Street Depot]] to County Road 534 East.
[[Groundbreaking]] took place in September 1997, marking the start of ''Phase 1'', a {{convert|10|mi|adj=on}} <!-- "10 'plus' miles" --> Muncie section from the [[Cincinnati, Richmond & Muncie Depot|Wysor Street Depot]] to County Road 534 East.
The {{convert|8|mi|adj=on}} Jonesboro-Marion section and the {{convert|2.5|mi|adj=on}} Richmond section were constructed sometime before 2003.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20030414035540/http://www.state.in.us/dnr/outdoor/images/railtrail.jpg Indiana Rail Trails as of July 18, 2002]</ref> The {{convert|10|mi|adj=on}}{{Citation needed|date=March 2008}} Muncie-Gaston section was constructed around 2003.{{Citation needed|date=March 2008}}
The {{convert|8|mi|adj=on}} Jonesboro-Marion section and the {{convert|2.5|mi|adj=on}} Richmond section were constructed sometime before 2003.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20030414035540/http://www.state.in.us/dnr/outdoor/images/railtrail.jpg Indiana Rail Trails as of July 18, 2002]</ref> The {{convert|10|mi|adj=on}}{{Citation needed|date=March 2008}} Muncie-Gaston section was constructed around 2003.{{Citation needed|date=March 2008}}


<!-- Image with inadequate rationale removed: [[Image:NRT Logo.gif|right| National Recreation Trail Logo]] -->
<!-- Image with inadequate rationale removed: [[Image:NRT Logo.gif|right| National Recreation Trail Logo]] -->
On Thursday, June 5, 2003, the Cardinal Greenway was designated a [[National Recreation Trail]].<ref name=NRTDatabaseEntry>[[National Recreation Trail]] Database [http://tutsan.forest.net/trails/FMPro?-db=nrt.fp5&-format=traildetail.htm&-recid=33919&-find entry]</ref><ref>[http://www.nps.gov/applications/release/Detail.cfm?ID=373 NPS Director Announces 23 National Recreation Trail Designations in 12 States]</ref>
On Thursday, June 5, 2003, the Cardinal Greenway was designated a [[National Recreation Trail]].<ref name=NRTDatabaseEntry>[[National Recreation Trail]] Database [http://tutsan.forest.net/trails/FMPro?-db=nrt.fp5&-format=traildetail.htm&-recid=33919&-find entry]{{dead link|date=November 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>[http://www.nps.gov/applications/release/Detail.cfm?ID=373 NPS Director Announces 23 National Recreation Trail Designations in 12 States]</ref>


The {{convert|7|mi|adj=on}} Losantville-Mt. Pleasant section was opened in a ribbon-cutting ceremony held in Losantville on April 19, 2007. Governor [[Mitch Daniels]] helped cut the ribbon.<ref>http://www.state.in.us/gov/govimages/apr2007/041907GovsTravels59.html</ref><ref name=ConservationSuccessesJuly2007>U.S. [[United States Department of the Interior|DOI]] [[National Park Service|NPS]] NCRC ''Conservation Successes'' [http://www.nps.gov/ncrc/successes/cons0707.pdf July 2007] (bottom of page 1, top of page 2)</ref>
The {{convert|7|mi|adj=on}} Losantville-Mt. Pleasant section was opened in a ribbon-cutting ceremony held in Losantville on April 19, 2007. Governor [[Mitch Daniels]] helped cut the ribbon.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.state.in.us/gov/govimages/apr2007/041907GovsTravels59.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2008-07-11 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110614092649/http://www.state.in.us/gov/govimages/apr2007/041907GovsTravels59.html |archivedate=June 14, 2011 |df=mdy }}</ref><ref name=ConservationSuccessesJuly2007>U.S. [[United States Department of the Interior|DOI]] [[National Park Service|NPS]] NCRC ''Conservation Successes'' [http://www.nps.gov/ncrc/successes/cons0707.pdf July 2007] (bottom of page 1, top of page 2)</ref>


On Tuesday, May 20, 2008 Governor [[Mitch Daniels]] announced<ref>[http://www.state.in.us/portal/news_events/22370.htm $19&nbsp;Million Investment for New Indiana Trails] (Office of the Governor press release)</ref> grants which include<ref>[http://www.state.in.us/dnr/files/or-trailgrants2008.pdf 2008 State Trail Grants] (see top of page 4 and top of page 7)</ref> work on the Richmond-to-Losantville section (improving six bridges, among other work) and the Sweetser Switch Trail Connector (connecting the two trails along an abandoned railroad corridor).
On Tuesday, May 20, 2008 Governor [[Mitch Daniels]] announced<ref>[http://www.state.in.us/portal/news_events/22370.htm $19&nbsp;Million Investment for New Indiana Trails] (Office of the Governor press release)</ref> grants which include<ref>[http://www.state.in.us/dnr/files/or-trailgrants2008.pdf 2008 State Trail Grants] (see top of page 4 and top of page 7)</ref> work on the Richmond-to-Losantville section (improving six bridges, among other work) and the Sweetser Switch Trail Connector (connecting the two trails along an abandoned railroad corridor).
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==== Planned Richmond-Losantville Construction ====
==== Planned Richmond-Losantville Construction ====
This planned route, {{convert|20.6|mi}} from Industries Road to Losantville,<ref>the [http://www.cardinalgreenways.org/Cardinal%20Greenways%20Newsletter%20-%20Spring%202008.pdf Spring 2008 Newsletter] of Cardinal Greenways, Inc.</ref> will go under [[Interstate 70 in Indiana|I-70]] and through the town of [[Economy, Indiana|Economy]].<ref>[http://www.lehmanandlehman.com/projects/GreenwaysTrails-LehmanLehman-Portfolio.htm Greenways & Trails – Lehman & Lehman – Portfolio<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
This planned route, {{convert|20.6|mi}} from Industries Road to Losantville,<ref>the [http://www.cardinalgreenways.org/Cardinal%20Greenways%20Newsletter%20-%20Spring%202008.pdf Spring 2008 Newsletter]{{dead link|date=November 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} of Cardinal Greenways, Inc.</ref> will go under [[Interstate 70 in Indiana|I-70]] and through the town of [[Economy, Indiana|Economy]].<ref>[http://www.lehmanandlehman.com/projects/GreenwaysTrails-LehmanLehman-Portfolio.htm Greenways & Trails – Lehman & Lehman – Portfolio<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{wayback|url=http://www.lehmanandlehman.com/projects/GreenwaysTrails-LehmanLehman-Portfolio.htm |date=20070314143643 }}</ref>


This is the curviest segment of the former railroad corridor.<ref>a March 8, 2008 [http://indianarailroads.org/board/index.php?topic=1742.msg10041#msg10041 post] on Nathan Bilger's [http://indianarailroads.org/ indianarailroads.org]</ref>
This is the curviest segment of the former railroad corridor.<ref>a March 8, 2008 [http://indianarailroads.org/board/index.php?topic=1742.msg10041#msg10041 post] on Nathan Bilger's [http://indianarailroads.org/ indianarailroads.org]</ref>
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==== Trailheads ====
==== Trailheads ====
* Mt. Pleasant: intersection of S 534 E and E 700 S,<ref name=IndianaTrailsMuncie /> southeast of the Prairie Creek Reservoir
* Mt. Pleasant: intersection of S 534 E and E 700 S,<ref name=IndianaTrailsMuncie /> southeast of the Prairie Creek Reservoir
* Medford: E 500 S,<ref name=IndianaTrailsMuncie /> just east of [[U.S. Route 35|US-35]] – includes restroom, picnic table, and equestrian trailhead (no water available, though)<ref>[http://www.cardinalgreenways.org/equestrian_trail.htm Cardinal Greenway Inc.: Equestrian Trail]</ref>
* Medford: E 500 S,<ref name=IndianaTrailsMuncie /> just east of [[U.S. Route 35|US-35]] – includes restroom, picnic table, and equestrian trailhead (no water available, though)<ref>[http://www.cardinalgreenways.org/equestrian_trail.htm Cardinal Greenway Inc.: Equestrian Trail] {{wayback|url=http://www.cardinalgreenways.org/equestrian_trail.htm |date=20081025121419 }}</ref>
* Muncie: The Wysor Street Depot (700 East Wysor Street)<ref name=IndianaTrailsMuncie /> – includes restrooms
* Muncie: The Wysor Street Depot (700 East Wysor Street)<ref name=IndianaTrailsMuncie /> – includes restrooms
* Gaston: End of Broad Street (off of West Elm Street)<ref>[http://www.bikeforums.net/archive/index.php/t-256381.html Cardinal Greenway Trail<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
* Gaston: End of Broad Street (off of West Elm Street)<ref>[http://www.bikeforums.net/archive/index.php/t-256381.html Cardinal Greenway Trail<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
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=== (Jonesboro-) Marion Section ===
=== (Jonesboro-) Marion Section ===
This section of the route is {{convert|8|mi}} in length.<ref name=IndianaTrailsMarion>IndianaTrails.org: [http://www.indianatrails.org/Cardinal_Greenway_Marion.htm Cardinal Greenway – Marion]</ref><ref>[http://www.cardinalgreenways.org/Maps/index.htm Maps & Facts<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
This section of the route is {{convert|8|mi}} in length.<ref name=IndianaTrailsMarion>IndianaTrails.org: [http://www.indianatrails.org/Cardinal_Greenway_Marion.htm Cardinal Greenway – Marion] {{wayback|url=http://www.indianatrails.org/Cardinal_Greenway_Marion.htm |date=20080220103904 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.cardinalgreenways.org/Maps/index.htm Maps & Facts<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{wayback|url=http://www.cardinalgreenways.org/Maps/index.htm |date=20080705133716 }}</ref>


The trail resumes in [[Jonesboro, Indiana|Jonesboro]] at East 10th Street. From there it travels along the [[Mississinewa River]] until it crosses [[U.S. Route 35|US-35]]/IN-22. By East 4th Street in Jonesboro, there is a [[Footbridge|pedestrian bridge]] over the Mississinewa to the Eugene “Beaner” Linn Park, a {{convert|90|acre|m2|sing=on}}<ref>[http://www.gascity.com/visitors/attractions/parks.htm Parks in Gas City and Jonesboro] – Gas City Area Chamber of Commerce</ref> park in [[Gas City, Indiana|Gas City]].
The trail resumes in [[Jonesboro, Indiana|Jonesboro]] at East 10th Street. From there it travels along the [[Mississinewa River]] until it crosses [[U.S. Route 35|US-35]]/IN-22. By East 4th Street in Jonesboro, there is a [[Footbridge|pedestrian bridge]] over the Mississinewa to the Eugene “Beaner” Linn Park, a {{convert|90|acre|m2|sing=on}}<ref>[http://www.gascity.com/visitors/attractions/parks.htm Parks in Gas City and Jonesboro] {{wayback|url=http://www.gascity.com/visitors/attractions/parks.htm |date=20080703194039 }} – Gas City Area Chamber of Commerce</ref> park in [[Gas City, Indiana|Gas City]].


After crossing [[U.S. Route 35|US-35]]/IN-22, the trail goes on into [[Marion, Indiana|Marion]], going by Hogin Park,<ref>http://web.archive.org/web/20070206150211/http://www.jamesdeancountry.com/Trails.php#maincontent</ref><ref>http://www.marionindiana.us/maps/Park%20Map%202006.pdf</ref> through the short tunnel under South D Street, under “the bypass” (IN-9), and ending at South Miller Avenue.
After crossing [[U.S. Route 35|US-35]]/IN-22, the trail goes on into [[Marion, Indiana|Marion]], going by Hogin Park,<ref>http://web.archive.org/web/20070206150211/http://www.jamesdeancountry.com/Trails.php#maincontent</ref><ref>http://www.marionindiana.us/maps/Park%20Map%202006.pdf{{dead link|date=November 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> through the short tunnel under South D Street, under “the bypass” (IN-9), and ending at South Miller Avenue.


==== Trailheads ====
==== Trailheads ====
* Jonesboro: South Lincoln Boulevard{{Citation needed|date=March 2008}} [https://maps.google.com/maps?ll=40.48837,-85.626867&spn=0.001767,0.003932&t=h Google map]
* Jonesboro: South Lincoln Boulevard{{Citation needed|date=March 2008}} [https://maps.google.com/maps?ll=40.48837,-85.626867&spn=0.001767,0.003932&t=h Google map]
* Marion (Hogin Park): South Valley Avenue and West 14th Street<ref name=MarionParkDeptTrailMap>http://www.marionindiana.us/maps/Cardinal%20Greenway.pdf</ref>
* Marion (Hogin Park): South Valley Avenue and West 14th Street<ref name=MarionParkDeptTrailMap>http://www.marionindiana.us/maps/Cardinal%20Greenway.pdf{{dead link|date=November 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
* Marion (Miller Avenue): South Miller Avenue<ref name=MarionParkDeptTrailMap /> <!-- near (about {{convert|1000|ft}} feet from) Lincoln Park, which is {{convert|1.5|mi}} west of the courthouse --> [https://maps.google.com/maps?ll=40.557712,-85.692718&spn=0.000817,0.001955&t=h Google map]
* Marion (Miller Avenue): South Miller Avenue<ref name=MarionParkDeptTrailMap /> <!-- near (about {{convert|1000|ft}} feet from) Lincoln Park, which is {{convert|1.5|mi}} west of the courthouse --> [https://maps.google.com/maps?ll=40.557712,-85.692718&spn=0.000817,0.001955&t=h Google map]


=== Beyond Marion ===
=== Beyond Marion ===
Plans were announced on October 16, 2007 to expand the Cardinal Greenway {{convert|3|mi}} west to the Sweetser Switch Trail<ref>http://www.indianatrails.org/news_files/articles/Cardinal_exp_Sweetser_10-07.pdf</ref><ref>[http://www.indianatrails.org/Sweetser_Switch_Trail.htm Sweetser Switch Trail<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> in [[Sweetser, Indiana|Sweetser]], and perhaps eventually to [[Converse, Indiana|Converse]] in [[Miami County, Indiana|Miami County]].
Plans were announced on October 16, 2007 to expand the Cardinal Greenway {{convert|3|mi}} west to the Sweetser Switch Trail<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianatrails.org/news_files/articles/Cardinal_exp_Sweetser_10-07.pdf |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2008-03-08 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080509155535/http://www.indianatrails.org/news_files/articles/Cardinal_exp_Sweetser_10-07.pdf |archivedate=May 9, 2008 |df=mdy }}</ref><ref>[http://www.indianatrails.org/Sweetser_Switch_Trail.htm Sweetser Switch Trail<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{wayback|url=http://www.indianatrails.org/Sweetser_Switch_Trail.htm |date=20080302064506 }}</ref> in [[Sweetser, Indiana|Sweetser]], and perhaps eventually to [[Converse, Indiana|Converse]] in [[Miami County, Indiana|Miami County]].


== Connections With Other Trails ==
== Connections With Other Trails ==
[[Image:AmericanDiscoveryTrailLogo.png|right|72px]]
[[Image:AmericanDiscoveryTrailLogo.png|right|72px]]
The Cardinal Greenway is part of the Northern Route of the [[American Discovery Trail]].<ref name=AmericanDiscoveryTrailSegement>[[American Discovery Trail]]: [http://www.discoverytrail.org/states/indiana/inn_points1.html Ohio State Line to Marion, Indiana]</ref>
The Cardinal Greenway is part of the Northern Route of the [[American Discovery Trail]].<ref name=AmericanDiscoveryTrailSegement>[[American Discovery Trail]]: [http://www.discoverytrail.org/states/indiana/inn_points1.html Ohio State Line to Marion, Indiana] {{wayback|url=http://www.discoverytrail.org/states/indiana/inn_points1.html |date=20080908024720 }}</ref>


The Cardinal Greenway connects to the [[White River Greenway]] just north of the Wysor Street Depot near downtown Muncie. Current expansion is underway to construct a larger White River Greenway trail along Wheeling Road north of downtown Muncie.
The Cardinal Greenway connects to the [[White River Greenway]] just north of the Wysor Street Depot near downtown Muncie. Current expansion is underway to construct a larger White River Greenway trail along Wheeling Road north of downtown Muncie.
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* [http://www.cardinalgreenways.org/ Cardinal Greenway, Inc.]
* [http://www.cardinalgreenways.org/ Cardinal Greenway, Inc.]
* ''Greenways Foundation, Inc.'''s [http://www.indianatrails.org/ IndianaTrails.org]
* ''Greenways Foundation, Inc.'''s [http://www.indianatrails.org/ IndianaTrails.org]
** [http://www.indianatrails.org/Cardinal_Greenway_Richmond.htm Richmond Section]
** [https://web.archive.org/web/20071024033309/http://www.indianatrails.org/Cardinal_Greenway_Richmond.htm Richmond Section]
** [http://www.indianatrails.com/content/cardinal-greenway-muncie Muncie Section]
** [http://www.indianatrails.com/content/cardinal-greenway-muncie Muncie Section]
* [http://wikiwalki.com/trails/view/0MS6HKg2NPEAeaZk Cardinal Greenway Shown on a Google Map]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20111004222316/http://wikiwalki.com/trails/view/0MS6HKg2NPEAeaZk Cardinal Greenway Shown on a Google Map]
* [[American Trails]] Cardinal Greenway [http://www.americantrails.org/nationalrecreationtrails/trailNRT/Cardinal-IN.html article]
* [[American Trails]] Cardinal Greenway [http://www.americantrails.org/nationalrecreationtrails/trailNRT/Cardinal-IN.html article]
* [http://libx.bsu.edu/cdm/landingpage/collection/CGWldFlwr Cardinal Greenway Wildflower Photographs] Digital Media Repository, Ball State University Libraries
* [http://libx.bsu.edu/cdm/landingpage/collection/CGWldFlwr Cardinal Greenway Wildflower Photographs] Digital Media Repository, Ball State University Libraries

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The Cardinal Greenway is a rail trail that encompasses 60 miles (97 km) of abandoned CSX railroad corridor in east central Indiana. The trail runs from Richmond to Marion and is the longest rails-to-trails project in Indiana[1] as of 2004. The Cardinal Greenway was designated a National Recreation Trail in June 2003[2] and is an important part of the American Discovery Trail.[3]

Cardinal Greenway – Wysor Street Depot in Muncie

Name

Cardinal Greenway takes its name from the last passenger train to regularly travel the route (Chicago-Cincinnati-Washington): the Cardinal.[1] The train service in turn derived its name from the state bird of all five states which it traversed.

The trail is managed by Cardinal Greenway, Inc., formerly known as Delaware Greenways, Inc. The company is organized under federal tax regulations as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.[4] Its mission statement is as follows:

Cardinal Greenway, Inc. is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life by developing and operating corridors and trails to connect people and communities.[5]

History

In 1993, over 200 people responded to a small newspaper item saying there would be a meeting to investigate the possibility of purchasing an abandoned rail line for a rails-to-trails conversion project.[2] (Rail removal had begun on said line in Fall of 1992. Work started in Marion and was completed from there through Richmond by June 1993.) Cardinal Greenway, Inc., a not-for-profit, was formed, and it purchased 60 miles (97 km) of the former railroad corridor from CSX Corporation in that same year (1993).[1][6] In 1996 a Master Plan was completed and final tracings were submitted to INDOT.

Groundbreaking took place in September 1997, marking the start of Phase 1, a 10-mile (16 km) Muncie section from the Wysor Street Depot to County Road 534 East. The 8-mile (13 km) Jonesboro-Marion section and the 2.5-mile (4.0 km) Richmond section were constructed sometime before 2003.[7] The 10-mile (16 km)[citation needed] Muncie-Gaston section was constructed around 2003.[citation needed]

On Thursday, June 5, 2003, the Cardinal Greenway was designated a National Recreation Trail.[2][8]

The 7-mile (11 km) Losantville-Mt. Pleasant section was opened in a ribbon-cutting ceremony held in Losantville on April 19, 2007. Governor Mitch Daniels helped cut the ribbon.[9][10]

On Tuesday, May 20, 2008 Governor Mitch Daniels announced[11] grants which include[12] work on the Richmond-to-Losantville section (improving six bridges, among other work) and the Sweetser Switch Trail Connector (connecting the two trails along an abandoned railroad corridor).

Route

The trail starts in Richmond, travels through Wayne, Randolph, Henry, Delaware, and Grant counties, and ends in Marion.

The trail is paved with asphalt.[5]

Richmond Section

The trail begins with a 2.5 miles (4.0 km) section on the north side of Richmond. This is near the Whitewater River.

Planned Richmond-Muncie Construction

The Richmond section and the Muncie section planned to be joined in the future. The total of the lengths of the Richmond section, the new section, and the Muncie section will be “around 52 miles (84 km)”.[13][citation needed]

The constructed link will go through Losantville.[citation needed]

Planned Richmond-Losantville Construction

This planned route, 20.6 miles (33.2 km) from Industries Road to Losantville,[14] will go under I-70 and through the town of Economy.[15]

This is the curviest segment of the former railroad corridor.[16]

Losantville-Mt. Pleasant Construction

This 7-mile (11 km) section (2 miles (3.2 km) in Randolph County, 3½ miles in Henry County, and 1½ miles in Delaware County) will go through Blountsville and will probably parallel U.S. Route 35 most of the way.[10]

Trailheads

  • Losantville: South Main Street, just north of W 1000 S/US-35
  • Blountsville: North Wilber Wright Road, just off of US-35

(Mt. Pleasant-) Muncie (-Gaston) Section

This is the longest completed section, offering 20 miles (32 km) of paved trail with trailheads, rest areas, and interpretive signage.[6] All rest areas and trail heads are handicapped accessible.

This section picks up the trail at the intersection of S 534 E and E 700 S, southeast of the Prairie Creek Reservoir. This area has 10 miles (16 km) of adjacent horse trail.[13]

The Cardinal Greenway then travels into the heart of Muncie, bisecting with Wysor Street Depot in the middle. Just to the north of the depot the Cardinal Greenway intersects the White River Greenway.

The trail continues out of Muncie to Gaston. It is about 10 miles (16 km) from the depot to the trailhead in Gaston.

Trailheads

  • Mt. Pleasant: intersection of S 534 E and E 700 S,[13] southeast of the Prairie Creek Reservoir
  • Medford: E 500 S,[13] just east of US-35 – includes restroom, picnic table, and equestrian trailhead (no water available, though)[17]
  • Muncie: The Wysor Street Depot (700 East Wysor Street)[13] – includes restrooms
  • Gaston: End of Broad Street (off of West Elm Street)[18]

Gaston-Jonesboro Gap

An 11.3-mile (18.2 km) section of the former rail corridor, going from Gaston to Jonesboro and running through Fowlerton, is owned by private land owners. Cardinal Greenways, Inc. states that a route “will be chosen using public roads to connect the two sections of Cardinal Greenway.”[6] IndianaTrails.org states that “[t]he county road route can be followed using Dan Henry-style pavement markers.”[19]

Gaston-Jonesboro County Road Route

The route connects around the gap by following 17.2 miles (27.7 km)[20] of county roads. From the Gaston trailhead, it continues

  • west on 850 N (West Elm Street in Gaston),
  • north on 750 W,
  • west on 950 N,
  • north on 850 W,
  • west on 1200 N (crossing over I-69),
  • north on 900 W, which becomes 600 E in Grant county,
  • west on 1125 S,
  • north on 500 E,
  • west on 1100 S,
  • north on 350 E (crossing IN-26 at 900 S),
  • northwest (bear left) onto Wheeling Pike, which becomes Muncie Pike at 275 E,
  • right onto East 10th Street in Jonesboro

where the greenway resumes (at the first left after Boyd Street).

(Jonesboro-) Marion Section

This section of the route is 8 miles (13 km) in length.[19][21]

The trail resumes in Jonesboro at East 10th Street. From there it travels along the Mississinewa River until it crosses US-35/IN-22. By East 4th Street in Jonesboro, there is a pedestrian bridge over the Mississinewa to the Eugene “Beaner” Linn Park, a 90-acre (360,000 m2)[22] park in Gas City.

After crossing US-35/IN-22, the trail goes on into Marion, going by Hogin Park,[23][24] through the short tunnel under South D Street, under “the bypass” (IN-9), and ending at South Miller Avenue.

Trailheads

Beyond Marion

Plans were announced on October 16, 2007 to expand the Cardinal Greenway 3 miles (4.8 km) west to the Sweetser Switch Trail[26][27] in Sweetser, and perhaps eventually to Converse in Miami County.

Connections With Other Trails

The Cardinal Greenway is part of the Northern Route of the American Discovery Trail.[3]

The Cardinal Greenway connects to the White River Greenway just north of the Wysor Street Depot near downtown Muncie. Current expansion is underway to construct a larger White River Greenway trail along Wheeling Road north of downtown Muncie.

In Richmond, the trail connects to the Whitewater Gorge Trail and Gennett Walk of Fame in the Whitewater Gorge Park.

Map

The map included here show Delaware County and surrounding areas. For more complete maps of the entire length of the trail visit the Indiana Trails site.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c American Trails Cardinal Greenway article
  2. ^ a b c National Recreation Trail Database entry[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ a b American Discovery Trail: Ohio State Line to Marion, Indiana Archived 2008-09-08 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ Sponsorship Archived 2007-08-08 at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ a b Cardinal Greenway, Inc. homepage
  6. ^ a b c Cardinal Greenway, Inc. Trail History[permanent dead link]
  7. ^ Indiana Rail Trails as of July 18, 2002
  8. ^ NPS Director Announces 23 National Recreation Trail Designations in 12 States
  9. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on June 14, 2011. Retrieved 2008-07-11. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  10. ^ a b U.S. DOI NPS NCRC Conservation Successes July 2007 (bottom of page 1, top of page 2)
  11. ^ $19 Million Investment for New Indiana Trails (Office of the Governor press release)
  12. ^ 2008 State Trail Grants (see top of page 4 and top of page 7)
  13. ^ a b c d e IndianaTrails.org: Cardinal Greenway – Muncie
  14. ^ the Spring 2008 Newsletter[permanent dead link] of Cardinal Greenways, Inc.
  15. ^ Greenways & Trails – Lehman & Lehman – Portfolio Archived 2007-03-14 at the Wayback Machine
  16. ^ a March 8, 2008 post on Nathan Bilger's indianarailroads.org
  17. ^ Cardinal Greenway Inc.: Equestrian Trail Archived 2008-10-25 at the Wayback Machine
  18. ^ Cardinal Greenway Trail
  19. ^ a b IndianaTrails.org: Cardinal Greenway – Marion Archived 2008-02-20 at the Wayback Machine
  20. ^ West Elm Street, Gaston to East 10th Street, Jonesboro – Google Maps
  21. ^ Maps & Facts Archived 2008-07-05 at the Wayback Machine
  22. ^ Parks in Gas City and Jonesboro Archived 2008-07-03 at the Wayback Machine – Gas City Area Chamber of Commerce
  23. ^ http://web.archive.org/web/20070206150211/http://www.jamesdeancountry.com/Trails.php#maincontent
  24. ^ http://www.marionindiana.us/maps/Park%20Map%202006.pdf[permanent dead link]
  25. ^ a b http://www.marionindiana.us/maps/Cardinal%20Greenway.pdf[permanent dead link]
  26. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on May 9, 2008. Retrieved 2008-03-08. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  27. ^ Sweetser Switch Trail Archived 2008-03-02 at the Wayback Machine

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