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Clear Creek Trail (IN)

2.4 mi

State: IN

Asphalt

Erie Trail

11.1 mi

State: IN

Asphalt

Great American Rail-Trail

3743.9 mi

State: DC, IA, ID, IL, IN, MD, MT, NE, OH, PA, WA, WV, WY

Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone

Iron Horse Heritage Trail

2.4 mi

State: IN

Asphalt

Milwaukee Road Transportation Trailway

10.3 mi

State: IN

Cinder, Crushed Stone, Gravel

Pigeon Creek Greenway Passage

6.7 mi

State: IN

Asphalt

Rivertown Trail

3.6 mi

State: IN

Asphalt

Vandalia Trail

19 mi

State: IN

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Bloomington Rail Trail

2 mi

State: IN

Concrete, Crushed Stone

National Road Heritage Trail (Henry County)

8.2 mi

State: IN

Crushed Stone

White River Greenway

4.89 mi

State: IN

Asphalt, Boardwalk, Dirt

Woolly Bear Parkway Trail

1.4 mi

State: IN

Grass, Gravel

Noblesville Riverwalk Depot Pocket Park

0.8 mi

State: IN

Asphalt

River Bluff Trail

1.3 mi

State: IN

Asphalt

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Trail Image	Trail Name	States	Length	Surface	Rating
	Clear Creek Trail (IN) 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	5 reviews
	Erie Trail The Erie Trail (otherwise known as the North Judson Erie Trail) occupies the railbanked right-of-way of the former JK Line Railroad, running over eleven miles from downtown North Judson southeast to...	IN	11.1 mi	Asphalt	21 reviews
	Great American Rail-Trail Note: This developing route is not yet fully contiguous – it is just over 50% complete. Please refer to the Trail Map for more information on the existing sections of trail, as well as the online...	DC, IA, ID, IL, IN, MD, MT, NE, OH, PA, WA, WV, WY	3743.9 mi	Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone	9 reviews
	Iron Horse Heritage Trail The Iron Horse Heritage Trail in Portage, Indiana, runs for over 2 miles between Max Mochal Road (SR 149) at the east end and Hamstrom Rd. at the west end. The trail passes through a greenway corridor...	IN	2.4 mi	Asphalt	7 reviews
	Milwaukee Road Transportation Trailway 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	32 reviews
	Pigeon Creek Greenway Passage The Pigeon Creek Greenway Passage is a multi-use trail in Evansville, part of which follows along the Ohio River and, of course, Pigeon Creek. The popular trail features scenic resting areas and...	IN	6.7 mi	Asphalt	13 reviews
	Rivertown Trail Overview The Newburgh Rivertown Trail runs through Newburgh, Indiana, along the scenic Ohio River. It is a 3.6-mile route, often considered a one-way route because of a brief on-road one-way...	IN	3.6 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
	Vandalia Trail Overview 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...	IN	19 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel	23 reviews
	Bloomington Rail Trail 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	3 reviews
	National Road Heritage Trail (Henry County) 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	5 reviews
	White River Greenway The White River Greenway in Anderson, IN is approximately 4.89 miles paved (with a small section of boardwalk) along the White River and continues approximately 1.7 miles unpaved. It links multiple...	IN	4.89 mi	Asphalt, Boardwalk, Dirt	2 reviews
	Woolly Bear Parkway Trail The Woolly Bear Parkway Trail is on the former Pennsylvania rail corridor that starts in Kennard and extends west for 1.4 miles. The rustic trail is mostly grass with a gravel base, and lined with...	IN	1.4 mi	Grass, Gravel	1 reviews
	Noblesville Riverwalk Depot Pocket Park Overview The Noblesville Riverwalk Depot Pocket Park runs for 0.8 miles between the White River Greenway and Southside Park alongside the White River. About the Route The riverwalk extends...	IN	0.8 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews
	River Bluff Trail The River Bluff Trail follows the Eel River for 1.3 miles along an elevated, paved surface, traversing some wooded areas. There are no street crossings along the way; the trail stretches between SR...	IN	1.3 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews

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Recent Trail Reviews

Erie Lackawanna Trail

Trail is closed at Rt. 30 heading North from Erie Lackwana trailhead.

June, 2025 by tduffmcg3623

Trail is closed at Rt. 30 heading North from Erie Lackwana trailhead.

Pumpkinvine Nature Trail

End to End beautiful trail and ride

June, 2025 by vicki1960

Traveled from Pennsylvania to ride this trail since we found out about it on TrailLink. We stayed at a local hotel. Trail is paved the entire length from Goshen to Shipshewana. A local told me they just finished paving the last crushed stone section. Trail goes through a few small towns which offers services. We ate lunch in Middlebury. Shipshewana offers many great shops and restaurants. This is in an Amish community. Small hill at mile 2.5. Most of the scenery is flat and open through farms but there are a few wooded sections of the trail as well. Worth driving 5 hours to get to and making it a getaway. Trail was busy for a Saturday but not crowded. Friendly folks along the way. We were lucky to have such great weather too!

Pigeon Creek Greenway Passage

Awesome trail, but some more-than-moderate hills

June, 2025 by pottsman71574

It would be helpful if these reviews included information about the reviewer. A 22 year old, semi-competitive bicyclist is going to barely notice hills that give me fits.

I have a different perspective than most trail users. I am paralyzed from the waist down. My "daily driver" is a manual wheelchair. And for what it's worth, I'm 50 years old; in decent shape for my age, but still not in my 20s! I use a handcycle: basically a three-wheel bicycle that I pedal with my arms. The rear two wheels are just along for the ride. The front wheel does all of the steering, braking, and propelling. As my weight is all on the back wheels, it spins out on too steep of a hill. There is one hill on the Sunset Park end of this trail (coming up from the parking lot) that I could just BARELY do, but I made it work. If the trail was wet, I would have not had enough traction to get out of the parking lot.

The reviews that claim the hills on this trail are "minor" or "moderate" were obviously written by someone much younger than me who was pedaling with their legs, not arms. There are numerous other hills scattered throughout the trail that were quite a challenge for me, even using my handcycle's climbing gears. Please don't misunderstand - it was a great workout that I enjoyed immensely. I don't often get to shift down and use those low (2 to 4 mph) gears, and I learned a lot about climbing efficiently. Plus, of course, the downhill sides were a fun break. I'll likely come back again (I live about 30 minutes away). I just want to state all of this right up front for others who might be looking for something more flat.

Setting aside these handcycle considerations, Evansville has done a commendable job with this trail. It is very nicely constructed and maintained. Even on a wheelchair-width (about 30 inches wide) bike, there was plenty of room to pass and meet other trail users. There are several good places to park, with ample parking spaces. To me, this trail is the perfect blend of natural scenery along Pigeon Creek and the Ohio River and of city riding. It takes you through several of Evansville's excellent parks, right by the casino and where the LST-325 (a landing ship that was used in World War II and has been restored to working condition) is docked. There are historic markers all along the trail. Some other folks complained that it takes you right by a huge scrapyard. They've done a pretty good job blocking that off, but I personally think it's cool seeing a process of that magnitude in operation. Same thing with the waterworks discharge at the Sunset Park end - something neat that most people don't get to see every day. The trail goes through some neighborhoods. You can either ride hard or take your time to see the sights on this trail. I did a combination of both of those. The scenery and the history more than made up for the hills I had to climb.

I would suggest studying the trail map before you leave. The trail is one long continuous path, with the exception of a little half-mile side quest that takes you onto a really cool bridge along the Ohio River (don't miss that). Even so, there are a few places where you might wonder which of numerous options is the trail. Evansville could do a little work on the signage and make a big improvement. There is very little shade, so bring some sunscreen. Also, bring plenty of water/whatever else to drink. Unlike most other public trails I've used, I didn't see any drinking fountains on this one. That would be another great improvement. I'll definitely fill both of my water bottles next time, instead of just one like I did today.

I can't wait to come back to the Pigeon Creek Greenway Passage with my wife and daughter on their bikes. It is an asset to the Evansville area. Come check it out. I hope to see you out there!

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