you need to get a petition going to extend that rail trail northwest.
Funny you mention that... The section southeast actually isn't trail trail, it's the driveway I share with my neighbor. They tried to extend it years ago but my neighbor shot them down. Them being the town of Zionsville. Current plan will be to have the trail running along the west side of my property, but we'll see how that goes in the coming years.
oh, permitting. good luck!