Directions to Merry Lea
Merry Lea is located about half
way between Goshen and Fort Wayne. (Plan on 45 minutes 
driving time from
either location.) Check below for directions to specific Merry
Lea facilities.
Site Map
Trail Map
Learning
Center- Offices, Program Center, South Trail Head, Rieth Cottage, Parking
From Goshen or Fort Wayne
Take US 33 from either direction
to Wolf Lake. On the south edge of Wolf Lake take S.R.109 south about 1.5 mi
to 350S. Turn right (west) on 350S again for 1.5 mi to 500W. Turn right (north)
on 500W and travel 0.5 mi to the south gate which leads to the Learning Center. From the
Columbia City area, take SR 109 north to CR 350S, make a left turn
(west on to 350S), and follow the above directions.
Farmstead - Barn,
Program Center, Pavilion, East Trail Head, Parking
From Goshen or Fort Wayne
Take US 33 from either
direction to Wolf Lake. On the south edge of Wolf Lake take S.R.109
south about one mi to 425W. Turn right (west) on 425W for one
tenth of a mile. Turn right into the Merry Lea Farmstead entrance. From the
Columbia City area, take SR 109 north to CR 425W, make
a left turn (west on to 425W), and follow the above directions.
Rieth Village - Ecological Field Station, Student Housing, Offices, Classrooms, Parking
From Goshen or Fort Wayne
Take US 33 from either direction
to Wolf Lake. On the south edge of Wolf Lake take S.R.109 south about one
mi to 200S. Turn right (west) on 200S for one tenth of a mile. Turn left
into the Rieth Village entrance. From the
Columbia City area, take SR 109 north to CR 425W, make a left
turn (west on to 200S). Take 200S for one tenth of a mile and turn left
into the Rieth Village entrance.
Glacial Retreat Center - The Goodrich House, Michael Yoder Dome, Program Center
From Goshen or Fort Wayne
Take US 33 from either direction
to Wolf Lake. On the south edge of Wolf Lake take S.R.109 south about 1.5
mi to 350S. Turn right (west) on 350S for 3 mi to 650W. Turn right (north)
on 650W and travel 2 mi. The Glacial Retreat Center entrance is on the
right. From the
Columbia City area, take SR 109 north to CR 350S, make a left
turn (west on to 350S), and follow the above directions.