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Midtown Plaza Carmel – Carmel Central Park loop from Carmel

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Midtown Plaza Carmel – Carmel Central Park loop from Carmel

Moderate

3.2

(13)

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Midtown Plaza Carmel – Carmel Central Park loop from Carmel

03:58

67.3km

130m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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1.47 km

Monon Trail North Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

There is a nice parking lot here with restrooms and access to the Monon Trail, a paved multi-use path which runs north to Westfield and south into Indianapolis. The trail is shaded near this section.

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3.37 km

Segment of the Monon Trail that runs through the Carmel City Center. Highlights include City Hall, Civic Square and the Veterans Memorial Freedom Park. There are also restaurants and pubs along the route.

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6.88 km

Carmel Creek Wetlands

Highlight • Natural

The wetlands of Carmel Creek provide a great spot to observe local wildlife and the calmness of slow-flowing water. These wetlands are encircled by a boardwalk and has the paved Monon Greenway along it's north shore.

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7.60 km

Carmel Central Park

Highlight • Trail

A 160 acre park with 6 miles of trails that wind through wetlands, meadows and woodlands. The Monon Greenway passes through the center of the park.

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17.1 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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23.0 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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27.8 km

INDOT Urban Forest

Forest

31.3 km

Indiana State Capitol Building

Highlight • Monument

Constructed in 1878-1888, the neoclassical Indiana State Capitol in Indianapolis boasts grand architecture. It survived a 1899 fire, undergoing subsequent renovations. The site hosts significant political events and features a …

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