By rev al in June, 2011
The Central Canal Towpath serves as counterpoint to the Monon Trail to which it connects. On its south end the trail runs along the quiet water of the canal with tall trees shading you from the afternoon sun which tried its best to immiserate me one 98 degree day. The occasionally uneven crushed limestone surface encourages a slower pace, as do the Canada geese hissing their contempt when requested to move out of the right-of-way.
Had the temperature not been so torturous this rider would have explored the grounds of the inviting Indianapolis Museum of Art. Alas, that will have to wait for another trip to Circle City.
Near the northern end, the trail starts to slowly integrate into its urban surroundings ending in bike-friendly Broad Ripple where the trail connects to the Monon Trail.