It is part of the government funded “Rails to Trails” project. The first mile of the trail officially opened on October 29, 2000. About five months later on March 15, 2001, a group of volunteers was chosen to serve as the Panhandle Trail Association.
The "Rails to Trails" project, which is funded by the government, includes this trail. The first mile officially opened on October 29, 2000. About five months later, on March 15, 2001, a group of volunteers was chosen to become members of the Panhandle Trail Association.