The National Road Heritage Trail (NRHT) is envisioned as a 150+ mile greenway crossing the state, passing through southern Henry County on its way. It will often follow the old railroad corridor which roughly parallels the historic "National Road" (now US 40 in most places). With short sections in Terre Haute, Greencastle, Plainfield, Indianapolis, Greenfield, and now Henry County completed, over one fifth (approximately 35 miles and counting) of the proposed trial is currently open with another third (50 miles) in the planning stages. Just over 4 3/4 miles of the NRHT are now open in Henry County in two sections. The Lewisville section is 3 miles long, while the Raysville section is approximately 1 3/4 miles long. We plan to connect the two sections and extend the Raysville section through Knightstwon. At roughly 11 miles, the combined section would be the longest continuous strech of the NRHT in the state to date. The main trailhead for the Lewisville section of the NRHT is newr the South Henry Regional Wastewater Distict in Lewisville, a block west and about 800 feet south of the traffic light. There is a small parking area on the east side of the road. The trail proceeds west along the blacktop just south of the wastewater plant's fence and ends at County Roads 125W. the first 2.3 miles has a crushed limestone base, suitable for foot or fat-tire bicycle traffic, and extends past County Road 25W. The last 0.7 miles is unimproved but is suitable for foot travel and may be passable by bike. [Please be very careful at road crossings]. This is a new trail and drivers will likley not be expecting you. Raysville is the small town just across the Big Blue River and directly east of Knightstown on the south side of US 40. The trailhead for the Raysville section of the NRHT is at the SE corner where West Street, Star Blvd., and Church Street converge. The trail proceeds uphill from the parking lot on blacktop then east for 1 3/4 miles on a crushed limestone base. suitable for foot or fat-tire bicycle traffic. The trail is mostly wooded, quiet and secluded. The last half-mile opens up a bit, with less cover overhead, and runs close to but still mostly out of sight of US 40. It ends about 1/4 mile west of County Road 425W. There is no access from the east. For any questions or for more information please contact Heathly Communities of Henry County, Inc. 765-524-4676. info@hchcin.org www.hchcin.org