Mt. Wawasee Metric
Distance - 63 miles
Elevation - 1,600 feet
Ride description - This scenic route begins on the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail and heads west, into downtown Goshen, before turning south into the wilds of lower Elkhart County. At about mile 24, riders will pass Mt. Wawasee, the site of the historic first public ski slope in Indiana. Afterward, riders will turn northward, winding their way through northern Indiana's mix of farmland and small towns, past railroad infrastructure and the shores of Shipshewana Lake before rejoining the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail for the home stretch back to Essenhaus.
SAG information - Riders will have access to three SAG support stops, with an option to revisit SAG 3 when they loop back past on the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail:
- SAG 1 - Abshire Park in Goshen - mile 9
- SAG 2 - Benton Elementary School - mile 29
- SAG 3 - Meadowlark School on CR 1150 - mile 48 (and optional revisit at mile 57)
All SAG stops will have water and Gatorade available, as well as a mix of snacks and food. Gluten-free and nut-free options are available.
Navigation - The route will be marked with pavement markings, but riders are strongly encouraged to use a GPS-enabled device or phone for navigation.
Click on the map above for SAG open hours and location information.
Important: Routes are subject to change. Please watch your email for any route updates, as changes may require you to download an updated GPX file.
Route marking - Road routes will be marked with a combination of painted on-road markings at every intersection and occasional yard signs for SAG stops or special notices. The painted road markings will be Dan Henry style, as depicted below.
