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The following is taken from a news release from the city of Idaho Falls.
IDAHO FALLS — Idaho Falls community members can now enjoy new pathways as the Meppen Canal Trail opens, enhancing the city’s expansive trail system.
The city celebrated the two-mile trail’s grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday afternoon. Local officials gave some remarks at the trailhead at 900 Northwest Bonneville Drive and community members brought bikes and scooters to ride on the paved trail.
The Meppen Canal Trail is designed to boost recreational opportunities and improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists throughout the area.
“The Meppen Canal Trail is a key step forward in our efforts to improve community connectivity and safety,” said PJ Holm, City of Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Department Director of Idaho Falls. “This trail not only enhances local recreational opportunities but also aligns with our broader vision of integrating our community through well-planned infrastructure. We are proud to offer a pathway that will serve residents and visitors alike.”
The Meppen Canal Trail is a significant component of the City of Idaho Falls’s broader initiative to enhance accessibility and connectivity for its residents. Among the more than 30 miles of paved trails in Idaho Falls, the Meppen Canal Trail provides direct access to the 3 miles of canal trail that opened in 2021. The full canal trail system provides direct access from the College of Eastern Idaho to the heart of Idaho Falls.This […]
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