Grades in the Lowlands, where this section is located, are minimal, if not nonexistent. The elevation rises less than 500 feet between Iowa and Ohio. One of the few places where hills are noticable is in east-central Indiana, around the Salamonie River and Mt. Hope Recreation Areas. By and large, you'll have great visibility ahead and behind. The tall corn, however, can screen everything to the sides. Listen for vehicles approaching from the fields; some farmers don't stop when they drive onto the roads. The corn can also hide street signs when it gets high. The most notable feature of the route is the constantly changing quality of the roads. The county roads, however, have one saving grace- they are virtually unused. Even local traffic stays on the better-maintained state highways. Traffic does increase during harvest, when all those soybeans have to get to market. Roads around the Tippecanoe River and Salamonie River Recreation Areas in Indiana get busier when the weather gets warmer, especially on weekends.
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based on 3 reviews.
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Reviewed By: David Kniker on 8/21/20
Was helpful in planning with city engineer on how bike routes impact our community - how we can link to Northern tier as it passes through our city. Likewise looking to link with Great American trail which passes about 10 miles from our city.
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Reviewed By: Bill Heimann on 7/31/16
The route maps for The Northern Toer are good tool for cycling the route. All the information like camping, food and hotels provide a more secure feeling. I did discover many places where there is the opportunity for updates. Many roads and facilities have changsd.
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Reviewed By: Earl Grout on 3/7/16
As usual the maps are essential. I encourage users to check for additional hotels online and read reviews of those listed on the maps. Some of those listed have received terrible reviews and probably should be avoided. Sometimes you can find others online that have not been listed.
