The bridges of Fall Creek Woods

(From left) Kevin Upshaw, Rose Walther, Dylan Sievers, Doug Allman, Adam Windler, Tony Tedrow, Tom Fansler IV, and Tom Fansler III. (Photo provided by Fall Creek Township)

New pedestrian bridges & 600-foot switchback will connect park’s trails

Fall Creek Township held a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday to commemorate the development of Fall Creek Woods Natural Area.

The development of the natural area continues with the construction of a 40- and 80-foot pedestrian bridge over the wooded ravines, as well as a large, 600-foot switchback that will connect the trails within the park. In total, more than 150 helical piers will be bored into the ravine to hold the structures.

Fall Creek Township Trustee Doug Allman has been instrumental in developing this project over the past few years.

“Fall Creek Woods is unique to our area,” Allman said. “You are able to enjoy the beauty of the woods while observing animals in their natural habitat.”

Local contractor Meyer Najem will work alongside Fall Creek Township to build the new structures.

“Meyer Najem is proud to continue our partnership with Fall Creek Township,” Senior Project Manager Adam Windler said. “We are excited to see how this project will give the local community greater accessibility to the natural area.”

The natural area currently has over four miles of walking trails that will now be connected by the construction of the pedestrian bridges and switchback. This project is expected to be completed in Spring 2023.

For more information, go to fallcreektwp.com.