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Big Walnut Community Trail Info

Description:

Given to the Park District by Walter and Kathy Sandel, this 0.6 mile surfaced trail in Sunbury follows an old railroad bed from a trestle across Old 3C Highway to Big Walnut Elementary School

The trail provides a walkway for people to enjoy a few pleasant, quiet moments free of traffic to stroll, bike, or cross-county ski. Additionally, the former train depot has been converted into an environmental education classroom and office.

Length:

0.6 miles

Surface: 

Hard-pack gravel suitable for foot travel, mountain bikes

Trailhead location:

The Trailhead is elevated just above Columbus Street just South of S. Vernon Street in Sunbury. It is in Red in the satellite image, below.

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Where to Park: 

Parking can be found on Columbus St in Sunbury in the parking lot on the corner of S. Vernon and Columbus St. at 168 S. Vernon Street

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Google Map to this location.

Photos:

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Upcoming Events

  • May 3 - Genoa Trail Festival
    8 a.m. Trail Clean Up, McNamara Park 10-4 - Info table at Festival
  • June 21 - WessieFest
    10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Otterbein Lake
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