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Hamilton County

Midtown Plaza Carmel – Carmel Central Park loop from Grand Park

Bike touring routes & trails

Hamilton County

Midtown Plaza Carmel – Carmel Central Park loop from Grand Park

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18,642

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Midtown Plaza Carmel – Carmel Central Park loop from Grand Park

02:23

41.8km

110m

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: April 7, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

10.4 km

Monon Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Monon Trail is a more than 20-mile long rail trail through Hamilton County. The trail is paved and is very popular with walkers and cyclists.

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2

12.8 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

14.7 km

Midtown Plaza Carmel

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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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4

17.9 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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5

18.1 km

Monon Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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6

20.5 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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7

22.9 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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8

26.0 km

Midtown Plaza, Carmel

Highlight (Segment) • Rest Area

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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41.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.3 km

3.49 km

3.05 km

2.00 km

Surfaces

36.0 km

5.05 km

739 m

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