Blue River Trail

Status: Open

County: Whitley

City: Columbia City

Endpoints:
North- Morsches Park and Public Library on SR205
South- Van Buren St. (SR205)

Trailheads:
-parking, restrooms, water at Morshes Park
-parking at YMCA
-parking in downtown Columbia City

Connections: connects to hiking trails around Morsches Park 

Activities:
walking
biking

Surface:
asphalt

Length: 2.5 miles

Descrption: Follows the Blue River from the downtown area past woods, fields and light industry. Crosses the river and connects to the Whitley County YMCA. A spur trail heads north along SR205 to the library. Half of the trail is in Morsches Park where it winds around, coming to an end loop near Service Club Pond. Bridges connect adjacent neighborhoods to the south. Unpaved foot and mountain bike trails (look for "Irish Glen Trail" sign) are found in the park.

Manager: Columbia City Parks & Rec (see Parks Department trail map)

Future Plans: Will connect southward with the Eel River Trail, planned to South Whitley.

Map: