The Monon Trail is a linear rail-trail that spans Marion County to Hamilton County. The trail "begins" at 10th Street in Indianapolis extending North through Marion County into Hamilton County. The trail passes by commercial and industrial areas then crosses the Fall Creek Trail just before the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Once you pass the fairgrounds you'll see the Indiana School for the Deaf to the North and East of the trail. This is the beginnings of the area that is taking on the name of "SoBro". Broad Ripple Proper picks up around 54th-57th Streets, and Broad Ripple Village between Kessler Blvd and the mighty White River. North of the river you pass Marott Park and Nature Preserve until you cross 75th Street where you'll see the Indiana Blind School to the West. This begins a slight increase in grade of the trail and the approach to the Nora area.
There is a stoplight crossing at 86th Street, street crossings at 91st Street and 96th Street. 96th Street has a parking area, restrooms, and water fountain. The next two crossings are 106th and 111th Street. Just North of 111th Street is the Monon Center and Central Park of Carmel-Clay. At 116th Street there is a very conventient tunnel under the road then at Carmel Drive a bridge is in place that travels over the trafficway.
The Carmel City Center/Arts & Design District is at 131st or Main Street, Clay Terrace can be accessed by 146th Street, and the trail continues into Westfield, Indiana near 161st Street.
The trail measures approximately 18.5 miles in length. 37-38 miles for a round-trip ride.
