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United States
Indiana
Monroe County
Bloomington

Sample Gates – Beautiful downhill section loop from Indiana University Bloomington

Routes
Road cycling routes
United States
Indiana
Monroe County
Bloomington

Sample Gates – Beautiful downhill section loop from Indiana University Bloomington

Moderate

4.8

(2649)

17,052

riders

Sample Gates – Beautiful downhill section loop from Indiana University Bloomington

03:16

57.1km

510m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 9, 2026

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After 47.3 km for 870 m

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Bus stop

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4.14 km

Sample Gates

Highlight • Monument

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

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2

7.12 km

Beautiful downhill section

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

3

8.40 km

B-Line like bike trail alongside main road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

4

25.5 km

Morgan-Monroe State Forest

Highlight • Forest

Morgan-Monroe State Forest is the second-largest state forest in Indiana, encompassing 24,000 acres. This deciduous forest that was once abandoned farmland was abandoned due to the rocky and poor soil …

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5

28.3 km

Affectionately referred to as the “Breaking Away Trail” based on the 1979 movie about the Little 500 bicycle race held annually at Indiana University. The 5 mile long paved trail …

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6

35.7 km

Musgrave Orchard

Highlight • Rest Area

Great place to refill your water. Tip: purchase some apple cider and mix it in!

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7

51.8 km

Miller-Showers Park

Highlight • Structure

Miller-Showers Park has both artistic and natural features via some paved walking paths in downtown Bloomington. There are bridges, piers, sculptures, retention ponds, and educational signs along the walkways that …

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B

57.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.7 km

22.1 km

2.91 km

972 m

439 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.9 km

16.9 km

1.34 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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