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Central Canal Towpath – Broad Ripple Village loop from Childrens Museum

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Central Canal Towpath – Broad Ripple Village loop from Childrens Museum

Hard

3.3

(25)

90

runners

Central Canal Towpath – Broad Ripple Village loop from Childrens Museum

02:11

21.2km

60m

Running

Hard run. Very 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: May 21, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

3.56 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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9.44 km

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.

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9.79 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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10.9 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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13.3 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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13.7 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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21.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.7 km

3.00 km

523 m

Surfaces

10.1 km

5.08 km

3.80 km

2.22 km

< 100 m

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