All times eastern daylight savings time.
Trail of Death Memorial Hike
Description
In 1838 roughly 900 Potawatomi were forced out of Indiana, on foot to Kansas. Many died on the hike and the path is known as the Trail of Death. On Sept 12 1838, the tribe camped at NICHES Potawatomi Trail preserve, and then hiked 20 miles the next day. We will hike from Potawatomi Trail to Weiler Leopold in the morning, roughly 3.5 miles in memory of their journey.
RSVP required.
Point of Contact
Gus Nyberg: gnyberg@nicheslandtrust.org
(765) 423-1605
Where to Meet
How to Get There
From Lafayette/West Lafayette take South River Road/Division Road west across US 231 and follow that for 8.3 miles to the Ravines Golf Course at S 875 W and take a left. Follow S 875 W passed Ross Hills Park and curve right onto W 50 S. Take the next left onto 925 W and follow that passed Ross Camp and curve right again onto W 75 S. Take the next left onto S 950 W and follow that for 2.2 miles until you reach the sign at the southern edge of the property and park along the upland side of the road.
From Attica/Williamsport turn onto SR 55 from SR 28/41 and cross the bridge over Big Pine Creek. Take the first right onto E Independence Road. Follow Independence Road for 9.7 miles until you reach E 350 N and turn right. Follow E 350 N for 1.5 miles and park along the upland side of the road near the property sign.
Park along the road north of the property sign at the area marked in yellow.
