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The 18.5-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 Route
In Mitchell, the northern section of the route, trail users can ride the paved trail between Woodville Rd. and SR 60, which runs through the main part of town. This portion of the trail is 2.3 miles.
Further south, in Orleans, the trail picks back up again alongside SR 37, where there is a small sign denoting Freeman Square. From here, this portion also heads through the main portion of the town before reaching the southern end at S Stetson St. At Franklin St., there is a new trailhead with parking, bathrooms, bike racks, and more.
Next up is a 2.94-mile segment through Campbellsburg that runs directly southeast, passing through the main part of town.
The segment through Salem follows the old curved path of the railroad that skirts the southern edge of town.
The Borden and New Pekin segments are connected and form 6 miles of trail in the southern corner of Indiana.
The Monon South Trail runs between Woodville Rd. and SR 60 and Freeman's Square and S Stetson St.
Parking is available at:
Please see TrailLink Map for more detailed information.
As of May 2025 you can ride about 10 miles uninterrupted from Deam Lake to Pekin. The trail is paved through 5 towns (Borden, Pekin, Salem, Orleans, Mitchell). Restroom facilities are being built in a couple of those towns. It’s crushed lime except in the towns. Very enjoyable trail.
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