In the Indianapolis area, there are a several nice biking trails. These trails cover many miles. Most are connected to other trails or parks in the area. New trails are in development & planning. In the next few years there will be even more choices for biking trails in Indy!
The best and probably the most popular biking trail is the Monon Trail. It connects downtown Indianapolis to Hamilton County. The trail covers over ten miles and connects to the Monon Greenway in Carmel that is an additional five miles. The Monon Trail also connects to the Fall Creek Trail and the Central Canal Towpath. Further connections are planned to extend the trail. Along the trail are plenty of places to stop with trail services in Broad Ripple and Nora. The trail is paved and wide, though it is often very busy. While being the best trail for biking, it is also the best for walking.
On the city's eastside is another trail that is excellent for biking. The Pleasant Run Trail connects Ellenberger Park in the historic Irvington area to the city's oldest park, Garfield Park. It also passes Christian Park. The trail connects with newly added bike routes on New York and Michigan Streets for easy access to downtown Indianapolis. The Pleasant Run Trail is about seven miles long. The trail will also connect to the Pennsy trail that is under construction giving access to more of the eastside. The only downsides are that there are a few rough patches and some busy intersections to cross.
The Fall Creek Trail is another of Indianapolis' best biking trails. It is also about seven miles, though future connections will make it longer. The trail follows Fall Creek on the northeast side of Indianapolis. The trail is scenic with trees and wetlands. Like many of the other trails, Fall Creek Trail is paved.
In the downtown area is another trail that is one of the best for biking. The Wapahani follows along the White River & is about 5 miles long with plans to extend it in the near future. It will eventually connect to most of the other trails.
The Central Canal Towpath is just north of the downtown area and connects to the Monon Trail in Broad Ripple. This trail is about five miles long. It follows along the canal. This trail is not paved but has a surface of crushed limestone. It is a scenic trail with historic value. (http://voices.yahoo.com/best-biking-trails-indianapolis-3698858.html)
