The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Warrick Trails celebrated the opening of the Amax Trail today.

“Trails are all about making connections between people, places, and Indiana’s great outdoors,” said Allen Hurst, trails manager for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR). “The opening of the Amax Trail in Warrick County makes those connections, and we’re excited to have supported its construction.”

The 1-mile asphalt trail was constructed by Warrick Trails with help from a $492,950 grant administered by the DNR.

The Amax Trail adds a critical 1-mile connection to the Warrick Trails system, linking Castle High School to Friedman Park, Vann Park, several neighborhoods, and Amax Athletic Fields. This connection completes a seamless 8-plus mile corridor and strengthens the overall network of more than 16 miles of trails throughout Warrick County.

“We are thrilled to officially open the Amax Trail,” said Courtney TenBarge, executive director of Warrick Trails. “This connection has been years in the making and represents exactly what Warrick Trails is all about – partnership, community investment, and long-term vision. It is a key piece to connect another park to surrounding neighborhoods, schools and parks, and we are so thankful for the partnership with Indiana’s Next Level Trails Grant.”

DNR has led the largest infusion of trails funding in state history, with $180 million in dedicated trail funding administered through DNR that facilitates critical trail connections within and between Hoosier communities. A total of 48 of the 89 projects are complete, with another 18 under construction. With this opening, more than 140 miles of trail have been built since the program’s inception.