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Central Canal Towpath – Broad Ripple Village loop from Indianapolis Union Station

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Central Canal Towpath – Broad Ripple Village loop from Indianapolis Union Station

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Central Canal Towpath – Broad Ripple Village loop from Indianapolis Union Station

02:15

34.3km

80m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 893 m for 55 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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920 m

Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Monument

Highlight • Monument

The Soldiers and Sailors Monument located in the center of downtown Indianapolis and is the central icon of the city . The monument was designed by German architect Bruno Schmitz …

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3.43 km

INDOT Urban Forest

Forest

8.17 km

Monon Trail Bridge Over Fall Creek

Highlight • Bridge

Built in the late 19th century, although with later modifications, this beautiful bridge over Fall Creek has been maintained and preserved for the community's use. It features an uncommon Double-Warren …

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13.9 km

Monon Railroad Bridge Over the Central Canal

Highlight • Bridge

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

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14.0 km

Central Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Central Canal Towpath is a 7.7-mile multi-use path that stretches from Broad Ripple Village to White River.

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14.4 km

Broad Ripple Village

Highlight • Settlement

A popular cultural district 6 miles north of downtown Indianapolis with restaurants, bars, shops and galleries. The Canal Towpath and the Monon Trail both cut through the village.

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16.8 km

Tinker Coffee

Highlight • Cafe

Serves beer wine and cider too

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22.4 km

Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park: 100 Acres

Highlight • Structure

The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park: 100 Acres, also known as Fairbanks Park, is an interactive art park affiliated with the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Biking is not …

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34.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.4 km

6.02 km

2.79 km

1.01 km

874 m

149 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.8 km

8.98 km

5.49 km

3.03 km

964 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Monday 8 June

26°C

22°C

94 %

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Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Monument

Monon Trail Bridge Over Fall Creek

Monon Railroad Bridge Over the Central Canal

Central Canal Towpath

Broad Ripple Village

Tinker Coffee

Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park: 100 Acres

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