We are a 501(c)3 applicant
Near completion:
A bicycle and pedestrian (multi-use) trail on the east side of US 45 from Elcho Street to Parkway Lane (approximately 0.7 miles long). This multi-use trail will help to provide safe and efficient pedestrian and bicycle access to US 45 adding accommodations within and along the existing transportation corridor.
Planned improvements include:
A bicycle and pedestrian (multi-use) trail on the east of US 45 from CTH B to Cole Street (approximately 1.5 miles long). This multi-use trail will help to provide safe and efficient pedestrian and bicycle access to US 45 adding accommodations within and along the existing transportation corridor.
If you have questions please contact elchoahp@gmail.com or
Our Project Manager, Dan Borchardt, P.E. dborchardt@msa-ps.com
WHO: Elcho Area Health Planning, Inc. (EAHP) has been working in our community for over 40 years! We brought you the clinic, fitness classes, scholarships, and more, and now want to build a bicycle & pedestrian trail through Elcho.
WHAT: The trail will be for pedestrians and bicycles; parts will be paved and parts will be crushed gravel. It will be on the east side of Hwy 45 from Co. B (along the old railroad grade) to Co. G
WHEN: Majority of construction of Phase 1 of trail on eastside of Hwy 45 has been completed with remaining ends of trail, near roadways and sidewalk from Elcho St connecting to trail to be completed in Spring of 2026
WHY: We want residents and visitors to have a safe place to walk, roll, and ride bikes away from traffic of the street and Hwy 45.
WHERE: Phase 1 runs along the east side of Highway 45 connecting Enterprise Lake Road to the park at the north end of Otter Lake. Phase 2 will be going south of town from Cole St to County Highway B
HOW: With your help! What time, expertise, or funds could you contribute to this community project?
The group, in conjunction with the Elcho Bike Club, are joining forces to construct a community Bicycle Pedestrian Trail. The Town of Elcho has given their support to this effort. No Town funding will be used for this project. EAHP received a TAP Grant that supplied 80% cost of the trail with the remaining 20% coming form grants, donations and fund raising efforts.
In 1978 Elcho Area Health Planning was formed. The retirement of Dr. Daily left no healthcare provider in Elcho. This group raised money and helped obtain Dr. Robert Keener to continue needed healthcare in the community.
ElchoAHP@gmail.com