By h3liflyer in September, 2011
We drive from Indianapolis to ride this trail, usually starting in Richmond and riding to the train station in Muncie, we have done it half way and started in Losantville going either north or south. We have rode this trail with our road bikes and sometimes with 5 yr old and trail a bike. The 5 yr old does get bored after about 10-15 miles in, as there is a lot of farm land and there is only so much farm land a 5 yr old can look at before they stop pedaling the trail a bike! The main reason we do this trail is it is so remote that most people do not want to drive so far to get to it, but believe me, it is worth it if you want solitude and not a lot of traffic. Its also great if you want to pedal fast and not have to worry about moving around skaters, etc. ONE WARNING- as with any stop sign, please heed the message! There are a few out there in remote areas and I have seen it for myself when riders try to slide by the stop sign, just remotely slowing down, accidents happen. Otherwise, this is a great trail, very nice personnel at the train station, and lots of places to eat in Muncie!
By avafrankie in August, 2011
Used the Cardinal Greenway from Marion to Muncie for the first time in my life and mostly the first time I had ever biked to a destination outside Grant County.
Using the Muncie section of the Greenway is what really made the trip to Muncie very impressed.
The Greenway between Gaston and Muncie has some bumps and uneven pavement but made it back to Marion safely (with two periods of rain)
Best bike drive in Eastern Indiana in summation. So if you are planning a trip from Marion to Muncie, pack for weather conditions.
By mlwberg in July, 2009
Rode it on 7/3/09, Very nice ride, see other reviews of other sections of the Cardinal Greenway. As of this date, everything has been maintained very well. If you ride earlier in the morning or later in the afternoon, a good portion of the trail is shaded by trees along the side, which will provide some blocking of any wind.
If you ride a long wheel base recumbant, or a tandem, the gates blocking access at many of the road crossings are a real pain. You really have to slow down and watch what you are doing. but I suppose that is a good idea, so you don't accidedentally going zipping onto a busy road.
There are very few places to stop along the way to purchase supplies. The day I rode, the station in Muncie was closed. There is a gas station in Losantville, that was open, and lots of bikers using it.