Laporte
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| Segment 5 |
Starting at mile marker 63.2
and ending at 79.4, segment 5 covers areas from Walker, Benedict, and Laporte. With many
bridges and scenic areas located along this segment of the trail it's hard to pass up.
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Founded with the arrival of the railroad in 1898, this
community was originally called Ann by Nelson Daughters, first postmaster, in honor of his
deceased wife. The growing town was given the French name of Laporte, which means
"the door" or "gateway", in 1901. The community was incorporated as a
village in 1908. Today, with a 1990 population of 101, Laporte is the smallest
incorporated city on the trail route. Although small, the city offers variety of tourist
oriented services (grocery store, cafe, service stations, etc.). In addition, Laporte is
located on scenic Garfield Lake which has a DNR developed public access. A nearby city
park contains playground, rest rooms, and tennis courts.
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| Trail Access and Parking Areas, and Rest Areas in Laporte |
| Location |
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Laporte (Asphalt, 10
feet wide) |
| Mile 76.2 |
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Laporte trail access/parking lot and rest
area. |
| Mile 79.4 |
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Pokety Creek rest area. |
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