Connecting the community.

The Trails of Santa Claus, currently 5.75 miles, are designed to promote wellness, connect local attractions, businesses, and town facilities, and in the future connect to other trail systems at Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, Lincoln State Park, and beyond!

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Yellig Park - Santa Claus, IN


Meet The Trails

Ray Yellig Trail - North Loop

Ray Yellig Trail - North Loop is a designated National Recreation Tail  that extends the South Loop. This trail is currently scheduled for an upgrade from concrete and natural stone to hard surface.

Ray Yellig Trail - South Loop

The Ray Yellig Trail - South Loop is a 1.2 mile double-loop nature trail comprised of concrete and natural stone. One loop circles the sports fields while the other loop offers a scenic nature experience.

CLV - Yellig Trail

The CLV - Yellig trails offers 1.6 miles of asphalt pathway that traverses the Town of Santa Claus, around Lake Rudolph resort and connects the Ray Yellig trail system at Yellig Park

Eastside Trail

Completed in 2022, the Eastside Trail provides access to Holiday World and Jim Yellig Park from downtown and the Christmas Lake Village Entrance. 

Pat Koch Drive Trail

Shared-use trail along Pat Koch Drive, connecting the Santa Claus -Lincoln Discovery trail to the Community Center Trail.

Santa Claus - Lincoln Discovery Trail

Asphalt shared-use trail connecting Santa Claus to the Kaspar Gate Trail at Christmas Lake Village.