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Print Friendly MapThe 106 is a smooth asphalt connector linking the communities of Zionsville and Carmel. The trail connects Carmel by crossing US 31 and then continuing alongside the roadway to Zionsville Road, passing by neighborhoods, churches and businesses. In addition, in Carmel there is a small bike-ped bridge over Williams Creek.
There is no dedicated parking for the 106.
I use this trail once a week or so to ride from Zionsville to the Monon, as it is, to my knowledge, the only direct path connecting the two and for that, I am grateful.
That said, that particular stretch needs some serious love. There are various cutouts in the asphalt where maintenance/utility companies have dug but no one ever patched afterward. Some of the driveway and intersection ramps are brutal and navigating the roundabouts around Highway 31/Meridian can be rough, depending on the time of day. Once you clear the Monon heading east, though, the trail gets much smoother and is significantly more enjoyable, though. I’ve only ridden that stretch a few times, but is lovely. I hope we’ll see some improves on the Zionsville-Carmel stretch someday.
If you like great scenery of this beautiful town, on a fast pace and comfortable ride- this is a ride for you. The roundabouts are easy to maneuver once you get use to them. Many bike friendly motorist in a town use to cyclist. Also darted with some fun short hills!
The trail is fast and smooth with very few major intersections. This is my new favorite bike ride.
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