The Pennsy Trails in Hancock County is now open from 400W to 600W, and beyond for 10 miles to Ritter Ave at Ellenberger Park, and 20 miles to the Indy Zoo. Safety Beacons have been installed at 500W and 600W crossings. Solar lights have been installed at 400W, 500W, and 600W crossings.
Trail rules are posted. The trail is open from dawn to dusk. Keep on the trail. Keep on the right side of the trail. Pass on the left after warning others on the trail. We do not have a speed limit posted and are asking bikers to slow around children on the trail.
We did NOT receive a grant to construct 400W to 300W. Volunteers are working to clear the invasive overwhelming honeysuckle so stone can be laid.
These are our 2024 volunteer days- please let us know how you are interested in helping us this year. Come to a work day, or schedule a workday for your youth group, or host a corporate workday.
The contact page is the best way to start at
March 30th-workday-Schramm Nature Preserve at 1926 S 600 W, New Palestine, IN 46163- parking is just 1 miles south of the 600W Trailhead – we are removing invasive multiflora rose
April 6th– workday-400W Wildlife Habitat at Eagle Station at 424 South 400W Greenfield 46140. Working on trail management of native wildflowers & trees
April 20th– workday-400West -300West-Honeysuckle- working to clear the trail
April 27th-workday- Monarch Waystation on the Pennsy just west of Washington Village Apartments.
June 1st– National Trails Day- 8am ride/walk, 9-11am scavenger hunt. Meet at 400W trailhead
June 22- New Pal Fest Pennsy booth 10am-8pm- volunteers scheduled for 2-3 hour shifts with a board member on site
July 27th– NRHT ride starts 9am Greenfield at SR9, followed by Pennsy Trails Art Fest
August 24th– Flat 50- www.hancockflat50.com
October 5th – Riley Days Parade- come walk- run-bike- or skate in the parade
Summer 2025- trail survey done every other year
