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96th Street Monon Trailhead – Central Park, Carmel loop from Indianapolis Union Station

96th Street Monon Trailhead – Central Park, Carmel loop from Indianapolis Union Station

Moderate

5.0

(9019)

11,984

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96th Street Monon Trailhead – Central Park, Carmel loop from Indianapolis Union Station

03:11

80.0km

160m

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: July 17, 2026

Tips

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Fort Harrison State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.13 km

Central Indiana Canal

Highlight • River

The Central Canal in Indianapolis is a historic waterway originally constructed in the 19th century. Stretching through downtown, it offers scenic views and is a great location to go for a run. The canal connects to the White River.

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2.94 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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5.17 km

Mass Avenue

Highlight • Settlement

The mile-long Mass Avenue is a cultural district in Indianapolis that features restaurants, galleries and boutiques. The Cultural Trail Runs through and along this rejuvenated neighbourhood.

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5.62 km

INDOT Urban Forest

Forest

16.1 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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22.6 km

96th Street Monon Trailhead

Highlight • Rest Area

Primary trailhead for the Monon Trail that includes parking, restrooms, water and an information kiosk.

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23.3 km

Monon Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Monon Trail is a popular rail trail that runs 18 miles through Hamilton and Marion counties. It is constructed on the old rail bed of the Monon Railroad, which connected Chicago and Indianapolis.

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25.0 km

Central Park, Carmel

Highlight (Segment) • Rest Area

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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34.8 km

Broad Ripple Village

Highlight • Settlement

A popular cultural district 6 miles north of downtown Indianapolis with restaurants, bars, shops and galleries. Can easily be accessed via bike as the Monon Trail cuts through the center of the village.

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80.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

68.8 km

9.18 km

1.15 km

864 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

78.6 km

825 m

503 m

208 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 21 July

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96th Street Monon Trailhead – Central Park, Carmel loop from Indianapolis Union Station

Central Indiana Canal

Indiana State Capitol Building

Mass Avenue

Monon Railroad Bridge Over the Central Canal

96th Street Monon Trailhead

Monon Trail

Central Park, Carmel

Broad Ripple Village

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