Monon Trail

The Monon Trail is a rails-to-trails paved path spanning through Central Indiana, connecting to downtown Indianapolis and the Indianapolis Cultural Trail. The Monon Trail starts in Hamilton County, Indiana at the 96th Street trailhead in Carmel and stretches more than 20 miles north through Westfield and Grand Park to the town of Sheridan.

Pedal the Monon Trail through Hamilton County and you’ll bike past the Monon Community Center, including an outdoor waterpark in the summer; the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts, a world-class performance venue; Midtown Plaza, an outdoor gathering space filled with games, activities, restaurants and specialty shops to keep everyone entertained; City Center and the Carmel Arts and Design District with restaurants and shops; Clay Terrace, an outdoor shopping mall; and Droplight Grand Parks Sports Campus.

Free parking and access points are available at 96th Street at the Hamilton and Marion County border, Main Street in Carmel and Rohrer Road south of 146th Street.

Map of the Monon Greenway through Carmel highlighting attractions, parks, arts and cultural venues, and trail access points from Clay Terrace to Central Park, with photos of public art and a bridge along the route.

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Explore the trails and experience the adventures this fall. This printed guide highlights access points, connecting trails, photo ops and places to stop along the way. Request a free trail guide to plan your route.

A colorful illustrated map of the HamCo Hubway shows biking routes across Hamilton County, highlighting landmarks, trail connections, and activity zones in Westfield, Noblesville, Carmel, and Fishers.

Along the Monon Trail

Arts & Design District

Located in the heart of Old Town Carmel, Indiana, the Carmel Arts & Design District is the Midwest's premier arts and design destination and one of Indiana's designated Arts Districts. It is home to interior designers, art galleries, showrooms at the Indiana Design…

Midtown Plaza

Carmel Midtown is located between the Carmel Arts & Design District and Carmel City Center along the newly developed Monon Boulevard, an enhanced walking and biking portion of the Monon Trail with places to sit and mingle with friends.

People gathered in a vibrant outdoor plaza around a large, bright orange ping-pong table labeled "Midtown Carmel."

Carmel City Center

Carmel City Center is a dining and shopping destination in Carmel, Indiana. Shop the boutiques and stores for clothes, gifts, jewelry and more. Restaurant options include Eggshell Bistro, a European-inspired brunch spot; divvy, a small-plates eatery; Books & Brews, a local…

A mixed-use urban complex at dusk with multi-story brick and stone buildings lit from within. In the foreground, a small fountain with water flowing into a basin sits in a landscaped plaza, while storefronts and sidewalks line the street.

Central Park West Commons

This 159-acre park is located in Carmel with the Monon Trail running through the center of the park. Six miles of trails feature a picturesque boardwalk and weave through native prairies, wetlands and woods. This sizable park boasts many amenities detailed below.

A person walking on a path near a body of water under a dramatic orange and purple sunset sky.

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