Sample Gates – Beautiful downhill section loop from Indiana University Bloomington

Sample Gates – Beautiful downhill section loop from Indiana University Bloomington

Moderate

4.8

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17,052

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Sample Gates – Beautiful downhill section loop from Indiana University Bloomington

03:16

57.1km

510m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 47.3 km for 870 m

Discouraged

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.14 km

Sample Gates

Highlight • Monument

The iconic entryway between downtown Blooomington and the beautiful Indiana University campus.

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7.10 km

B-Line like bike trail alongside main road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

25.5 km

Morgan-Monroe State Forest is the second-largest state forest in Indiana, encompassing 24,000 acres. This deciduous forest that was once abandoned farmland was abandoned due to the rocky and poor soil …

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28.3 km

Breaking Away Trail, Morgan-Monroe State Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Affectionately referred to as the “Breaking Away Trail” based on the 1979 movie about the Little 500 bicycle race held annually at Indiana University. The 5 mile long paved trail …

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35.6 km

Musgrave Orchard

Highlight • Rest Area

Great place to refill your water. Tip: purchase some apple cider and mix it in!

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51.8 km

Miller-Showers Park

Highlight • Structure

Miller-Showers Park has both artistic and natural features via some paved walking paths in downtown Bloomington. There are bridges, piers, sculptures, retention ponds, and educational signs along the walkways that …

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