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Central Canal Towpath – Broad Ripple Village loop from Meridian Hills

Mountain biking trails

Central Canal Towpath – Broad Ripple Village loop from Meridian Hills

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(5802)

13,144

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Central Canal Towpath – Broad Ripple Village loop from Meridian Hills

01:26

23.4km

50m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 4, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

824 m

Central Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Central Canal Towpath is a 7.7-mile multi-use path that stretches from Broad Ripple Village to White River.

Tip by

2

1.20 km

Broad Ripple Village

Highlight • Settlement

A popular cultural district 6 miles north of downtown Indianapolis with restaurants, bars, shops and galleries. The Canal Towpath and the Monon Trail both cut through the village.

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3

2.34 km

Central Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This isn't classical mountain biking, per se, but rugged tires do come in handy when you hit a soft patch in the sometimes-unpaved trail along this 19th-century canal, which runs …

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4

4.81 km

Butler University

Highlight • Settlement

Butler University is a private university founded in 1855. The campus sits on the Canal Towpath and is a great destination that is worth a visit.

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5

5.18 km

Butler University

Highlight • Settlement

Butler University is a private university founded in 1855. The campus sits on the Canal Towpath and is a great destination that is worth a visit.

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6

16.8 km

Monon Trail Bridge Over Fall Creek

Highlight • Bridge

Built in the late 19th century, although with later modifications, this beautiful bridge over Fall Creek has been maintained and preserved for the community's use. It features an uncommon Double-Warren …

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7

22.6 km

Monon Railroad Bridge Over the Central Canal

Highlight • Bridge

Original Monon railroad bridge on the Monon Trail crossing over the Central Canal.

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B

23.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.4 km

8.24 km

1.45 km

238 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.5 km

8.20 km

2.05 km

192 m

< 100 m

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