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Trail Maintenance Season: Day 1 
The Old Guys are back in action!
Dan, Dave, Joe, and Jeff kicked off the season with a full day of trail TLC:
Filled cracks with hot tar (only a few near-misses with shoe soles)
Cut back brush at intersections (we only got poked in the eye twice)
Picked up trash (bonus points for finding a 1997 Mountain Dew can)
Joe got his first taste of tar work and left wit
Thank you
Thank you to all of you!
Awesome job 
It was great seeing you guys today! Thank you for your hard work.
Thank you for all the work your putting in to the trail. It looks great.
Thanks!!!
Thank you!!
Thank you for your work
Thank you! It looks great!
Thank you all
we appreciate your hard work
I don’t see any “Old Guys” 
just spry gents out there making bike trails more accessible. Thanks fellas! And congrats Joe on the newly earned degree.
Thank you guys so much.
Thank you to all the volunteers!
Thank you!!!!
I rode past them this morning, they were working hard. Just South of Wabash river. I went to Bunker Hill and rode the Mac Trail.
All of you are appreciated, many thanks for keeping the trail beautiful!
Thank you all!!!
Thank you, gentlemen
Thank you!
Thank you for all you do for maintaining the trail. The Bikin Brothers from Goshen In rode the section at Bunker Hill on Tuesday.
Good job guys!
Thank you!
Thank you. Looking forward to riding the trail soon
Thanks for all you do!!!!
Next Meeting April 29, 2025 @ 7PM at the VFW in Kokomo, 920 N. Washington
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March 25, 2025
Attendees: Ted Cox, Bill Click, Steve Gough, Dan McCarthy, Gloyd Johnson, David Cota, Joe Vernon, Navy Vernon, Kathy Click, Phil Hart, Alicia Rodda, Sam Goodwin, David Cota, Bill Shewman, Doug Martin, Ron Hansen, Don & Judy Jaberg, Amanda Coldiron, Sam Goodwin, Tim Geradot, Phil Ha
Does anyone have info on Mac Trail from Bunker Hill to McGrawsville. Is it still stone? Are bikes allowed yet on it?
The National Celebrate Trails Day will be Saturday, April 26th. The Nickel Plate Trail will have a table set up at the Wolfe shelter from 9 to? Trail shirts will be for sale along with free items. The Wolfe Shelter is near the Big Blue Wabash River Bridge in Peru on the Nickel Plate Trail. Stop by and say hello to Dennis, our volunteer.
I might have to stop by have to go that way to head to cassville
This reminder: The next Friends of the Nickel Plate Trail meeting will be April 29th at 920 N. Washington at the VFW in Kokomo, IN at 7:00 PM. You will be able to eat prior to the meeting if you like. Come and see what is happening with your great trail. We are hoping to get some representation from the southern end of the trail as well.
Huge shoutout to Ted, our trail hero! 
Today, he ran the blower the entire 43 miles of trail from Rochester to Kokomo—no small feat! Over the winter, the trail had gathered its fair share of leaves, sticks, branches, and walnuts… but thanks to this dedicated volunteer, it’s now fresh, clear, and ready for springtime adventures.
Let’s all give Ted a big thanks for his hard work and trail pri
Nice!! Thanks so much!
Thank you Ted
Much appreciated, Thanks, Ted.
Thank you Ted!!! Hero. Do Gooder. Trail Boss. That’s you. 
Thank you!
Wowza! Thanks Ted. Hope to get back to the biking the trail shortly from southern Indiana.
Thank you Ted! Much appreciated!!!!
Awesome Ted Cox. Thank you. Now warm it up so we can walk. 
Thank you Ted. I travel from Lima Ohio to ride that trail
It is appreciated, thank all of you that help keep our trails beautiful !!
Awesome! Great job
THANKS TED!!!
That’s awesome.
Thank you Ted.
Thank you
Now for some warmer weather! Thanks.
Super....thank you!!
Thank you Ted!!
Thank you
Thank you!
Sounds like he needs to be nominated for one of our trail awards next year!
Thank you, Ted!!!
You’re awesome, Ted! 
Thanks, Ted!
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Love the trail? Help keep it in great shape. The Nickel Plate Trail is funded entirely by grants and private donations from people like you. Every dollar goes directly to maintenance—clearing brush, fixing washouts, repairing signs, and more.
We don’t receive ongoing government funding—only occasional support for new construction. That means the upkeep of the trail rel
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Trail Update & Huge Thanks!
Big thanks to Jeff and Elaine for their hard work clearing the trail from Birmingham to Peru. They put in several hours today and made a big dent—the north trail is now clear!
Unfortunately, Elaine injured her fingers and had to head home for some much-needed R&R. Wishing her a speedy recovery!
As luck would have it, Diane Connor and Katrina See came walking by at
Good job everyone
Great job!! Thank you!!!
Great job!! Thank you all!!
Thank you ladies, my family joins in with me. God bless.
Thank you for a wonderful job!
what a great job they all did-thanks so much,& I hope Elaine's fingers aren't too injured & that she gets better soon
Thank you for clearing the trail!
Job well done
Thank you!
Ty!!!!
Reminder: Our April meeting will be held at the VFW, 920 N. Washington, Kokomo, IN, at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, April 29th. If you’d like, you can arrive early to eat before the meeting.
A huge thank you to trail advocate Gary Miller for making the trip down to Bunker Hill to check out the progress on the MAC Trail! Thanks to him, we now have a great video showcasing the new trail taking shape. Check it out and see the exciting updates for yourself!
So this trail starts in the bunker hill park
It was my pleasure to do the video! It brought back a lot of memories when I lived in the area back in the 70s!
Next Meeting March 25, 2024 @ 7PM at the St Charles School in Peru
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February 25, 2025
Attendees: Mike Kuepper, Ted Cox, Bill Click, Steve Gough, Jeff Kassebaum, Dan McCarthy, Bill Wilson, Tim Finster, Gloyd Johnson, David Cota, Tom Bennet, Michelle Cota, Joe Vernon, Navy Vernon, Cathy Click, Kevin Devoe.
Meeting started at 6:59 PM at the St Charles School in Peru.
Introducti
The monthly meeting of the Friends of the Nickel Plate Trail is coming up Tuesday, February 25th at 7PM at the Saint Charles School building at 80 W 5th Street. Parking is located on the East side of the school. All are welcome! Come and see what's happening with our great trail.
I'll be at Kokomo Speedway next month for a couple days. Hoping to get out on the bike Saturday morning for an hour or two. Any suggestions as to what to see or do alo g the trail. First time on the trail. Very much looking forward to it.
Next Meeting February 25, 2025 @ 7PM at the St Charles School in Peru
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January 28,2025
Attendees: Mike Kuepper, Steve Gough, Doug Martin, Jeff Kassebaum, Dan McCarthy, Bill Shewman, Tim Finster, Terry Finster, Doug Martin, David Cota, Tom Bennett, Samuel Goodwin, Phil Streby
Meeting started at 7:01 PM at the St. Charles School in Peru.
Bill Shewman motioned to approve the Nove
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The Nickel Plate Trail is a non for profit 501c3 organization. Our funding is through grants and private donations by people like you. Please give what you can. All cash donations are tax deductible a...Forgive me if this isn't the place to post this but is there an e-mail or website that someone can suggest to me on sending safety concerns about part of Nickle Plate Trail or can i post it here? The section right at 62nd and allisonville thats right behind the Safeway Gas Station is where i often drive past during my daily commute and i've seen drivers use it as a way to bypass during rush hour. Its obvious this image isn't showing the trail itself but is the spot i'm seeing the issue.
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.I love this section of the trail the best. It’s a great place to go to clear your head, get outside with some beautiful scenery, and get a workout in ♥️
Awwww!! 
Ronald "Ron" Mofield Obituary | Feb 3, 2025 | Peru, IN
Ronald "Ron" Mofield Obituary | Feb 3, 2025 | Peru, IN
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In Memory of Ron Mofield
There is a stretch of trail we call the “Mofield Mile.” Though it spans more than three miles, the name became a fitting tribute to the man who made it what it is today. Ron Mofield’s dedication to this trail was unmatched—his care and hard work turned it into the best-maintained and most beautiful stretch of the entire 45-mile path.
But Ron’s impact reached far beyond just
Approximately where is the Mofield Mile?
What a wonderful legacy...and thanks for posting...you never really know what goes into a project...you only hear and see the end results. You should post more stories about people involved...people might have a better understanding of what all is involved in making the trail what it is...it takes a community 
So sad to hear...
So grateful for your efforts.
He was a great guy,would see him riding or working on trail always had words of conversation for you he will be missed
So sad to hear this! We would see Ron almost every time we rode the North Trail!! He always had a warm greeting for us. He will truly be missed by all!!
Thank you to all that volunteer on the trail. He sounds like he was a great guy
Perfect! He'd be SO honored, and deservedly so. He'll be so missed by everyone he knew.
Rest in paradise Ron You will be miss by so many
What a nice tribute, and what a great legacy he left.
Rest easy Ron!!! thank you so much for all you did
So sad to hear this, Ron was a great guy. Had some of the best stories at our meetings. Always willing to help or just talk if you saw him out on the trail. 
So sorry to hear this. The Mofield Mile is a fitting tribute. A plaque. Should be installed in that area. Perhaps a Trail Head should be named in his honor as well.
Ron was the first "official" Nickel Plate volunteer I ever met. We struck up a conversation at the "free wood" pile in the Lover's Lane parking lot. We talked and talked - about the storm damage, about the amount of work and volunteers that it takes to maintain the trail, about bike rides, and about the importance (and fun) of staying active--regardless of age. We would meet many times thereafter, on the trail (him working, often alongside Tim) and me simply enjoying the trail that Ron, Tim, and other volunteers keep safe, clean, and as near to perfect as a trail can be. Joe and I will miss Ron's quick smile and his contagious passion for ALL things related to the Nickel Plate.
So sad to hear this. We looked forward to riding the northern section because we would usually get to stop and talk to Ron. He would always have a story and a laugh for us. Ron was such a hard worker and kept the Mofield Mile, and more, beautiful for everyone to enjoy. He will be greatly missed.
Ron was one of the kindest, most helpful, and hardest working men I’ve known. He was a one of a kind and I will miss him so much as will so many. RIH Ron. 
Very nice post and tribute. Many condolences to his family, friends and loved ones.
Beautiful tribute! We will all miss him!!!
Definitely my favorite section of the trail! Thank you for all your hard work! R I P Ron!
Sorry to see this... Ronnie was a friend and neighbor for decades. He will be missed.
Phyllis Latta
Respect
