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Monroe Lake at 10,750 acres is the largest lake within Indiana. It is also surrounded by some of the state's largest protected forests as well. The SR 446 bridge takes you over the midsection of this scenic lake and area.

Located along the western shore of Monroe Lake, Fairfax State Recreation Area has a swimming beach, boat ramps, hiking trails, and picnic areas. It's easy to come out here and spend the full day with family and friends.

The B-Line Trail is a completely paved 3.1-mile trail passing through the heart of the city. There are a bunch of different spots that you can gain access to the path, and a variety of trail users utilize the route. It also connects to the Bloomington Rail Trail so that you can make your ride even further if you want.

The Clear Creek Trail is a really popular trail extending from West Tap Road at the north end to the giant iron bridge crossing Clear Creek at the southern end. The path is completely paved and is over 2 miles in one direction. It travels beside the creek and passes through suburbs and countryside while it moves between the two main trailheads. The trail pretty much intersects the Limestone Greenway and Bloomington Rail Trail at the same trail intersection, helping create a huge network of bike paths and commuter trails for riding.

The Limestone Greenway is a pretty new trail that is completely paved. It's only 1.7 miles each direction, but it connects to a bunch of other gravel and paved paths that stretch more miles in different directions. The trail is in Monroe County, but it's far enough outside the city that it isn't usually super crowded.

Dunn's Woods is situated on the edge of the Indiana University campus and features a bunch of intertwining paths that meander through the woods and travel past some statues and artwork. Most of the paths are brick walkways that circle around the old property, and a lot of them connect to other trails and paths that branch into the heart of the school's campus.

The iconic entryway between downtown Blooomington and the beautiful Indiana University campus.

Centered around the Monroe County Courthouse, the Square is downtown Bloomington's most popular areas. With numerous eateries and cafes, it's a great place to start, end, or or pass through on a ride.