Click here for Monon Trail Greenway map. 

NOTE: The Monon Trail Greenway, between 146th Street and 96th Street is owned by the City of Carmel, 317.571.2400 and maintained by Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation, 317.848.7275. The City of Carmel is responsible for all closures and/or detours.

The Monon Trail NORTH of 146th Street is owned and maintained by the Town of Westfield's Department of Parks & Recreation, 317.896.5570.

The Monon Trail SOUTH of 96th Street is owned and maintained by the City of Indianapolis' Department of Parks & Recreation, 317.327.7275.

Help make the greenway an enjoyable escape for everyone by observing the following guidelines:

• The Monon Trail Greenway from 96th Street to 146th Street is open dawn to dusk, daily.
• Be considerate of other trail users.
• Be aware of your speed and trail/greenway conditions.
• Skaters yield to pedestrians.
• Bikers yield to everyone.
• Keep right.
• Pass on the left and communicate before passing.
• Keep pets on short leashes and clean up after them.
• Dispose of litter in provided receptacles.
• Look both ways and cross streets with extreme care.
• Yield when entering the trail/greenway from adjacent areas.
• Do not disturb animals or vegetation along the greenway.
• You are responsible for your personal belongings, vehicle and other forms of transportation.
• Report unsafe conditions to Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation Offices: 317.848.7275.
• Emergency, call 911.
• Report maintenance issues to Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation Maintenance Offices: 317.571.4144.

Features:

• Length: 5.2 miles
• Activities: walking, running, biking, in-line skating, cross-country skiing
• Wheelchair Accessible
• Greenways Links: Monon Rail Trail to Fall Creek Trail and Central Canal Towpath
• Surface: Asphalt, 10'-15' wide
• Major Access: 1300 Rohrer Road, 221 First Street SW, One Civic Square and 1451 E 96th Street
• Destinations: Carey Grove Park, Meadowlark Park, Central Park, Pleasant Grove Park, Lenape Trace Park and Carmel Civic Center

History:

In 1853, the Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railroad opened 300 miles of line from Lake Michigan to the Ohio River. a map of the two main lines formed an "X" over the state of Indiana and crossed at the line's namesake city of Monon, Indiana. The word Monon was derived from the Potowatomi Indian word monong, meaning "swift running." "The Hoosier Line," as it became known, carried troops, ammunition, food, fuel and medicine to Union forces during the Civil War. Throughout its history, the Monon provided continuous service to the Indiana limestone industry. The former Carmel depot on the Monon line is now home to the Carmel Clay Historical Society and Museum.