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.

HamCo Hubway

Explore the trails and experience the adventures. This guide highlights access points, connecting trails, photo opps and places to stop along the way.

Request a Trail Map

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.

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Gardens and Parks

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Nickel Plate Express

The Nickel Plate Express is a family-friendly train excursion in central Indiana, operating on 12 miles of track through northern Hamilton County. It boards in Forest Park at Hobbs Station in Noblesville.

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Strawtown Koteewi Park

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