More donations have come in for the Trails at Mill Pond.
Marshall County Parks and Recreation Department Board Secretary Deb VanDeMark told the members Thursday night that two companies donated $1,000 collectively toward the Trails at Mill Pond. Other donations will be coming soon. Donations may be mailed to P.O. Box 236, Plymouth, IN 46563. Board members ask that a specific project be designated on a check.
The Trails at Mill Pond feature a mountain bike trail and a walking trail in Mill Pond Forest off of Rose Road in Marshall County. There are challenging areas in the three miles of trails already cleared in the area and residents are welcome to try out the trails anytime.
Trail developers Jeff Houin and Brandon Calhoun, plus other volunteers, have been working to clear the trail for all users and they plan to create boardwalks or small bridges in areas where mud or water may be more hazardous to bike riders and hikers.
Path signs to direct visitors to bike trails and walking trails will be installed soon so people can follow the right path for safety. They ask that motorized vehicles stay off these paths if being operated in Mill Pond Forest. Additional signage will be installed soon that will involve location information, sponsors and more.
A volunteer day is set for Sunday, May 16 at 11 a.m. ET at the site and everyone is welcome to attend. The Grand Opening event will be Saturday, May 29 at 10 a.m. ET.
For more information, visit the Trails at Mill Pond Facebook page.
