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Length
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B&O Trail
14.8 mi
State: IN
Asphalt

B-Line Trail
3.1 mi
State: IN
Asphalt

Blue River Trail (Shelbyville)
5.2 mi
State: IN
Asphalt, Concrete

Central Canal Towpath
6.4 mi
State: IN
Crushed Stone

Clear Creek Trail (IN)
2.4 mi
State: IN
Asphalt

Fall Creek Trail (IN)
13.9 mi
State: IN
Asphalt

Franciscan Trail
2.2 mi
State: IN
Asphalt

Franklin Greenway Trail

3.4 mi
State: IN
Asphalt

Heritage Trail of Madison
2 mi
State: IN
Asphalt, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Indianapolis Cultural Trail
10.5 mi
State: IN
Asphalt

Karst Farm Greenway
7.27 mi
State: IN
Asphalt

Landersdale Trail
1.5 mi
State: IN
Asphalt

Limestone Greenway
1.7 mi
State: IN
Asphalt

Milwaukee Road Transportation Trailway
10.3 mi
State: IN
Cinder, Crushed Stone, Gravel

Monon South Trail
22.2 mi
State: IN
Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone

Monon Trail
28.9 mi
State: IN
Asphalt

Nickel Plate Trail (Indianapolis-Fishers-Noblesville)
17 mi
State: IN
Asphalt, Concrete

Pennsy Trail (IN)
15.5 mi
State: IN
Asphalt

Tracy Trail
1.5 mi
State: IN
Asphalt

Vandalia Trail
19 mi
State: IN
Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel
Accordion

White Lick Creek Trail
3.5 mi
State: IN
Asphalt

White Lick Creek Trail (Avon)
2.61 mi
State: IN
Asphalt, Concrete

White River Greenway Trail (Martinsville)
2 mi
State: IN
Asphalt

Whitewater Canal Trail

11 mi
State: IN
Crushed Stone, Gravel

Bicentennial Trail
2 mi
State: IN
Asphalt

Bloomington Rail Trail
2 mi
State: IN
Concrete, Crushed Stone

Buck Creek Trail (IN)
2.5 mi
State: IN
Asphalt

Columbus People Trail
15.7 mi
State: IN
Asphalt, Concrete

National Road Heritage Trail (Henry County)
8.2 mi
State: IN
Crushed Stone

P&E Trail
2 mi
State: IN
Gravel

Pogues Run Trail

2.3 mi
State: IN
Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt

Progress Parkway Trail

4 mi
State: IN
Asphalt

Ronald Reagan Parkway Trail
3.2 mi
State: IN
Asphalt, Concrete

White River Wapahani Trail
6.85 mi
State: IN
Asphalt

Eagle Creek Trail
7.1 mi
State: IN
Asphalt, Boardwalk

Amos Road Trail
1 mi
State: IN
Asphalt

Pleasant Run Trail
6.9 mi
State: IN
Asphalt

Polly Grimshaw Trail
0.65 mi
State: IN
Concrete
Trail Image Trail Name States Length Surface Rating
The B&O Trail follows a former Baltimore and Ohio Railroad corridor for 14.8 miles in Indiana. About the Route On the western outskirts of the capital, the paved pathway stretches 8.3 miles...
 IN 14.8 mi Asphalt
The B-Line Trail in Bloomington runs for 3 miles between Adams Street (near the railroad tracks) and West Country Club Drive. The trail passes through downtown Bloomington and by a railroad...
 IN 3.1 mi Asphalt
Crossing from one end of Shelbyville to the other, the Blue River Trail provides a safe way for residents to walk or bike to a number of parks whilst enjoying the proximity to the city's beloved...
 IN 5.2 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The 6.4-mile Central Canal Towpath, also known as the IWC Canal Greenway, features two 19th-century iron bridges that cross the waterway, designated an American Water Landmark. Following the...
 IN 6.4 mi Crushed Stone
Bloomington's Clear Creek Trail runs between Tapp Road in the north and the Blooming Rail Trail in the south, linking with the latter just north of Church Lane. Although the Clear Creek Trail is...
 IN 2.4 mi Asphalt
Providing a slice of scenic beauty in an urban setting, the Fall Creek Trail follows the titular creek along a quiet, forested corridor in northern Indianapolis. Offering a variety of recreation...
 IN 13.9 mi Asphalt
The Franciscan Trail provides over 2 miles of walking and biking routes through Beech Grove, part of the Indianapolis metro area. The 12-foot wide, two-lane asphalt path allows residents to connect...
 IN 2.2 mi Asphalt
The Franklin Greenway Trail (also known as the Franklin Historic Trail) is 3.4 miles of paths threading through Franklin’s parks while connecting community amenities such as schools, community centers...
 IN 3.4 mi Asphalt
The Heritage Trail of Madison connects the downtown of Madison, Indiana, with its steep hilltop section. Begin your journey at the intersection of Vaughn Drive and Vernon Street along the Ohio River....
 IN 2 mi Asphalt, Dirt, Grass, Gravel
Located in the heart of vibrant downtown Indianapolis, the Indianapolis Cultural Trail is an ideal way to experience all the city has to offer. The trail links five cultural districts flush with...
 IN 10.5 mi Asphalt
The Karst Farm Greenway is a paved, multiuse trail that runs for 7.27 miles from Karst Farm Park in the City of Bloomington to Campbells Park in the Town of Ellettsville. The parks along the...
 IN 7.27 mi Asphalt
The Landersdale Trail is a 10-foot-wide, paved asphalt path that runs adjacent to and parallel to Landersdale Road in northern Morgan County. The western end of the path connects the fringe of the...
 IN 1.5 mi Asphalt
The Limestone Greenway follows the former Illinois Central Railroad for 1.7 miles south of Bloomington. It's a smooth, asphalt trail that's easy enough for people of all ages to enjoy. The pathway...
 IN 1.7 mi Asphalt
The Milwaukee Road Transportation Trailway (also known as the Milwaukee Trail) will one day stretch 20 miles through southwestern Indiana from Bedford to Indian Springs. The region’s rural beauty will...
 IN 10.3 mi Cinder, Crushed Stone, Gravel
The 22.2-mile Monon South Trail runs in 5 distinct segments. The rail-trail is planned to one day span 62.3 miles from Mitchell to Borden, connecting eight communities in four counties. About the...
 IN 22.2 mi Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone
The 29-mile Monon Trail stretches across central Indiana between Indianapolis and Sheridan, to the north. About the Route The trail's northern endpoint is located in Sheridan, at the Hamilton...
 IN 28.9 mi Asphalt
Notice: Due to an interchange construction project by the Indiana Department of Transportation, there is a temporary gap between 75th Street and 82nd Street in Indianapolis, but work is expected to be...
 IN 17 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The Pennsy Trail is currently open in two main segments. About the Route The western segment leaves off from the eastern side of Indianapolis, linking the Irvington neighborhood with a local...
 IN 15.5 mi Asphalt
The Tracy Trail is a short suburban greenway in the town of Greenwood. The trail runs north–south between Summerfield Park and just north of Woodman Park near Southwest Elementary School. The open...
 IN 1.5 mi Asphalt
The Vandalia Trail currently consists of two disconnected segments west of Indianapolis that total 19 miles. The first segment runs nearly 12 miles between Greencastle and Amo. The second segment runs...
 IN 19 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel
Accordion
White Lick Creek Trail is the north-south spine of the Plainfield trail system, connecting several parks and the Plainfield Recreation and Aquatics Center. On its northern end, the trail meets the...
 IN 3.5 mi Asphalt
White Lick Creek Greenway is a paved hike-and-bike trail in the Town of Avon, Hendricks County. The trail makes an asset of the creek and its riparian woodlands, offering users a tranquil journey...
 IN 2.61 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The White River Greenway brings residents of Martinsville to the river, for rest, for relaxation and for education. The asphalt trail begins at Old Town Waverly Park, and follows the river's course...
 IN 2 mi Asphalt
Running along a former rail bed, the Whitewater Canal Trail parallels the Whitewater Canal as it takes hikers and cyclists through the heart of the Whitewater River Valley in Franklin County.  The...
 IN 11 mi Crushed Stone, Gravel
This linear recreational trail allows residents of Avon to connect to the B&O Trail in neighboring Brownsburg without having to drive to it. The trail starts on Country Road 100 and takes a straight...
 IN 2 mi Asphalt
The Bloomington Rail Trail is a 2-mile segment of crushed stone that runs through a suburban wooded corridor. The trail extends between W. Country Club Drive in the north and Church Lane in the...
 IN 2 mi Concrete, Crushed Stone
The Buck Creek Trail is a 2.5-mile route in Cumberland, Indiana, located on the outskirts of Indianapolis. About the Route Generally considered an easy route, the trail is wide, flat, and paved....
 IN 2.5 mi Asphalt
The Columbus People Trail offers an easy and convenient way for residents in this small Indiana city to get around by bike or on foot. The network comprises more than 15 miles of sidewalks, on-road...
 IN 15.7 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The Henry County segment of the National Road Heritage Trail runs for 8 miles over two segments. One runs from Big Blue River in Raysville east to SR 3 west of Dunreith (4 miles); the other between S...
 IN 8.2 mi Crushed Stone
The P&E Trail begins at the corner of Main Street, 16th Street and Crawfordsville Road in Speedway, Indiana, an enclave of Indianapolis. This eastern endpoint of the trail is just a stone’s throw away...
 IN 2 mi Gravel
Pogues Run gets its name from one of the earliest pioneers to the area, a blacksmith named George Pogue who settled on the banks of the creek now bearing his name in 1819. The corridor itself predates...
 IN 2.3 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt
The Progress Parkway Trail is a flat, hardtop shared-use path running along the east edge of Shelbyville, Indiana. Despite its name, the trail actually starts along Lee Boulevard, on the east edge of...
 IN 4 mi Asphalt
This trail travels 3.2 miles atop an asphalt path beside the Ronald Reagan Parkway in Avon, Indiana. Starting at County Road 300 N, the trail heads south connecting to the B&O Trail via an underpass....
 IN 3.2 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The White River Wapahani Trail is nearly 7 miles long, stretching from 38th Street at Riverside Regional Park south to W. Raymond Street. Near downtown Indianapolis, the trail provides access to White...
 IN 6.85 mi Asphalt
This 7-mile Indianapolis trail is worth keeping an eye on: the vision for the Eagle Creek Trail is a 16-mile corridor reaching from the hills of Eagle Park to White River. The greenway will provide...
 IN 7.1 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk
The Amos Road Trail contributes a mile to Shelbyville's growing trail network. The trail is located in the southern reaches of the city. It is a flat shared-use path on the side of Amos Road, taking...
 IN 1 mi Asphalt
The Pleasant Run Trail travels along both the creek and road of the same name as it courses through eastern Indianapolis, although the trail is located on sidewalks in certain areas. In the north, the...
 IN 6.9 mi Asphalt
Bloomington’s Polly Grimshaw Trail is a short rail-with-trail that provides a crucial link from the city’s east side to State Route 45, close to Indiana University. The trail runs between apartments...
 IN 0.65 mi Concrete

Recent Trail Reviews

Milwaukee Road Transportation Trailway

Decent trail

June, 2026 by rhenry21

Rode on a very hot muggy June morning, so as others have stated bring plenty of your own water. I did the whole trail, started at Williams Dam, felt the return trip back from Bedford was just slightly easier. Note that the trail goes under the 16th St., a major thoroughfare in Bedford, and that the many amenities visible on Google maps are not accessable from the trail. I would rate the scenery as just okay, not a destination trail but entirely worthwhile if in the area. And as always, many kudos to the local (I assume) volunteers for keeping up the trail. The end near Williams was a bit rough, possibly exacerbated by recent heavy rains, but the majority is very smooth.

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Milwaukee Road Transportation Trailway

Decent trail

June, 2026 by rhenry21

Rode on a very hot muggy June morning, so as others have stated bring plenty of your own water. I did the whole trail, started at Williams Dam, felt the return trip back from Bedford was just slightly easier. Note that the trail goes under the 16th St., a major thoroughfare in Bedford, and that the many amenities visible on Google maps are not accessable from the trail. I would rate the scenery as just okay, not a destination trail but entirely worthwhile if in the area. And as always, many kudos to the local (I assume) volunteers for keeping up the trail. The end near Williams was a bit rough, possibly exacerbated by recent heavy rains, but the majority is very smooth.

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White Lick Creek Trail (Avon)

Great for bird watching

June, 2026 by jazzfunkblues

Although relatively short (it's actually 2.6 miles, not 2.3) it traverses wooded areas, forest edge areas, dense brush areas, open meadows, and takes you directly under the Avon haunted bridge. You're never far from White Lick Creek, and most of the time it's right next to you, so there are some very good wildlife opportunities it presents.

I did a roundtrip walk of 5.2 miles and saw numerous Indigo buntings, multiple Baltimore Orioles, Eastern Towhees, Red-eyed Videos, an Eastern parula, red headed woodpeckers, yellowthroats, a Kentucky Warbler, and at least 10-12 others I don't typically see at my feeders.

Highly recommend this trail!

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Accordion

Milwaukee Road Transportation Trailway

nice trail

May, 2026 by cwilhoit51

It was a pleasant ride but bring your bug spray. Lots of standing water. Very few people on the trail.

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Pleasant Run Trail

Trail is bumpyyyy

May, 2026 by neel.danielle

The paved trail has not been maintained and is frequently interrupted by bursting roots. Lots of homeless in the area and trash on the trail. There are much better ones in Indy…

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Buck Creek Trail (IN)

Buck Creek

May, 2026 by zachary11harris

Great connector on Pennsy - takes you through Cumberland and some nice neighborhoods!

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Nickel Plate Trail (Indianapolis-Fishers-Noblesville)

NPT Bridge over 96th ST is officially open!

March, 2026 by oliver.strobel

Ribbon cutting ceremony for the bridge opening was on 27 Feb 26. Today, the trail now extends from Fishers to 82nd ST

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Monon Trail

Sunny November bliss

December, 2025 by trailsforall

Visited Indianapolis the week before Thanksgiving 2025 for a conference and rode the trail from Carmel to Sheridan and back. It was a warm and sunny November day, which brought out lots of trail users. Downtown Carmel is a delightful place to stop and walk around - show respect for other users and ride slowly through town. Further north the trail opens up with longer distances between road crossings, and far fewer groups walking or jogging. I turned around just before the end of the trail in Sheridan. I see opportunity to some enterprising business owners to develop more options for trail users in Sheridan, but during my ride I stopped at the Speedway just off the trail at Main Street to refuel and take a break. I'm looking forward to some day riding the length of the trail into downtown Indy.

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White Lick Creek Trail

Great Trail!

November, 2025 by cmrogers_tl

Great trail with many variations to the route.

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Vandalia Trail

Rural Route

November, 2025 by cmrogers_tl

Beautiful trail ride on 11/15/25! It runs along beside a horse trail. You will see lots of farms, cows, chickens and horses and cornfields, loved it, from Amo to Greencastle .Would have give it a 5 star if there would have been bathrooms at the end of the trail.

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Franciscan Trail

it’s an amazing edition to the park!

November, 2025 by stocktondestiny

I love this trail. It’s maintained very well, and I feel generally safe as a woman going through the wooded areas alone

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Monon South Trail

Love the Trail

November, 2025 by lphillipsblack

Hi I run and Bike. Water fountains open at Pekin trail head. Partial crushed rock and paved. Awesome trail.

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