08 Jul Trail of the Week: NCST – Indian River to Topinabee
This 5.6 mile section of trail between Indian River and Topinabee has some great views and great amenities on either end. The Indian River Trailhead is adjacent to the Chamber of Commerce office on S Straights Highway at the north end of downtown. At the trailhead you’ll find parking, restrooms, water, picnic pavilion, playground, and interpretive signs. You’ll find visitor information at the Chamber of Commerce. Indian River is a full-service community with hotels, restaurants and shops.
This scenic segment of trail features the “spreads” of the Indian River as it enters Mullett Lake and offers many views on the way to Topinabee. Topinabee has a lovely lakeside park near the former depot (now a library) with a swimming beach. You can learn more about the North Central State Trail here.
Indian River Trailhead Restroom 
Indian River Trailhead Parking 
Indian River Visitor’s Center 
Making a friend along the way 
Mullet Lake 
Topinabee 
Topinabee Trailhead Restroom 
Fresh spring water at Topinabee Trailhead – and recycling! 
Topinabee Library at the trailhead 
Topinabee public beach at the trailhead 
Historic and modern trail makers 
Wetland south of Mullet Lake 
View from the bridge heading back into Indian River 
Indian River