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96th Street Monon Trailhead – Carmel Midtown Plaza loop from Clay Terrace Parking Area A

96th Street Monon Trailhead – Carmel Midtown Plaza loop from Clay Terrace Parking Area A

Moderate

4.6

(9228)

14,729

riders

96th Street Monon Trailhead – Carmel Midtown Plaza loop from Clay Terrace Parking Area A

03:14

60.1km

140m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.7 km for 153 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

5.85 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.

Tip by

7.38 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.

Tip by

15.3 km

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.

Tip by

16.7 km

Central Canal

Lake

34.1 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.

Tip by

34.6 km

INDOT Urban Forest

Forest

45.0 km

Monon Railroad Bridge Over the Central Canal

Highlight • Bridge

Original Monon railroad bridge on the Monon Trail crossing over the Central Canal.

Tip by

45.9 km

White River Crossing on Monon Trail

Highlight • Bridge

Pedestrian and cycling bridge along the Monon Trail that takes you over the White River. This is one of several bridges along the trail.

Tip by

51.5 km

96th Street Monon Trailhead

Highlight • Rest Area

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

Tip by

55.9 km

Carmel Midtown Plaza

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.

Tip by

60.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.6 km

11.8 km

4.94 km

544 m

240 m

Surfaces

48.2 km

6.41 km

4.53 km

514 m

446 m

Elevation

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Monday 13 July

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96th Street Monon Trailhead – Carmel Midtown Plaza loop from Clay Terrace Parking Area A

Central Park, Carmel

Monon Trail

Broad Ripple Village

Mass Avenue

Monon Railroad Bridge Over the Central Canal

White River Crossing on Monon Trail

96th Street Monon Trailhead

Carmel Midtown Plaza

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