Monon Greenway

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This information is a public record of the 2003 NRT application and may be out of date if it has not been updated by a trail manager --
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Monon Greenway

City, Town, or County Frontcountry Trail Rail Trail
  • Length
    5.2 miles
  • Elevation Gain
    --
  • Route Type
    out & back

The Monon Greenway provides our community and visitors an opportunity to connect with our land, neighbors, businesses, and history. Whether you're biking to work, rollerblading with a friend, training for a run, or simply taking a stroll through nature, the Greenway is a safe and fun way for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the outdoors.

  • Fiery fall colors make their debut on the Monon Greenway. Photo by Jonathan Hill.
  • Fiery fall colors make their debut on the Monon Greenway. Photo by Jonathan Hill.
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Location: Carmel, Indiana

  • States: Indiana
  • Counties: Hamilton
  • Cities/Townships: Carmel, Westfield, Indianapolis

The Monon Greenway provides our community and visitors an opportunity to connect with our land, neighbors, businesses, and history. Whether you're biking to work, rollerblading with a friend, training for a run, or simply taking a stroll through nature, the Greenway is a safe and fun way for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the outdoors.

History of the Monon Greenway

In 1853, the Chicago, Indianapolis, and Louisville Railroad opened 300 miles of line from Lake Michigan to the Ohio River. A map of the two main lines formed an"X" over the state of Indiana and crossed at the line's namesake city of Monon, Indiana. The word Monon was derived from the Potawatomi Indian word monong, meaning swift running. The Hoosier Line, as it became known, carried troops, ammunition, food, fuel, and medicine to Union forces during the Civil War. Throughout its history, the Monon provided continuous service to the Indiana limestone industry.

The former Carmel depot on the Monon line is now home to the Carmel Clay Historical Society and Museum.

The Monon Greenway provides our community and visitors an opportunity to connect with our land, neighbors, businesses, and history. Whether you're biking to work, rollerblading with a friend, training for a run, or simply taking a stroll through nature, the Greenway is a safe and fun way for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the outdoors.

The success of the Monon Greenway is due largely to the efforts of the City of Carmel and Clay Township leaders, community members, and volunteers. The Monon Greenway has been recognized by national organizations, such as Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has designated the Monon Greenway as one of twenty-five trails in America designated as a Hall of Fame trail. Contact us or visit our website to learn more about how you can get involved with these efforts.

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Allowed Uses:

Bicycling Dogs, on leash Hiking/Walking

Public Contact

Lindsay Labas
Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation
1235 Central Park Drive East
Carmel, IN 46032
[email protected](317) 848-7275
www.carmelclayparks.com

Contact the trail manager for current maps and visiting details.

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  • Elevation (low): 804
  • Elevation (high): 832
  • Elevation (cumulative): --

  • Part of a Trail System? No
  • National Designations: Legacy Millenium
  • Surface (primary): Paved
  • Surfaces (additional): Paved

  • Tread Width (average): 127"
  • Tread Width (minimum): --
  • Running length (minimum): --

  • Tread Grade (average, percent): --
  • Tread Grade (maximum): 5
  • Running length (maximum): --

  • Cross-slope (average, percent): --
  • Cross-slope (maximum): --
  • Running length (maximum): --
  • Certified as an NRT
    Jun 4, 2003
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