Trail Scenery - Hope you enjoy corn fields, and trees. Theres plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. 1.7 mi Biking Trails Parks. 4. In 0.3 mile turn left onto Broad St. to find the trailhead. There are picnic and camping areas, beaches, and cabins for rent. The newest section of the Cardinal Greenway runs from Losantville south to Richmond, continually changing from open, sunny stretches to shady sections under a wooded tree canopy. As a Hoosier, I know that there can be some pretty boring and desolate places, so I was pleased to find the tree canopy as prolific as those I've seen in Michigan. In late September, 2005 we rode twenty miles of the trail starting in Muncie, and then two weeks later on our way back from the east coast, we rode the section in Richmond. The flowers were ubiquitous and the temps perfect. I am hopeful that whomever is responsible for this portion of the trail will grind these down or replace the heaved sections entirely. Decades ago, a disused railroad line found new life, becoming the Cardinal Greenway, Indiana's longest rail-trail.But with some ambitious new projects planned, the newest member of the Rail-Trail Hall of Fame which is also celebrating its 25th anniversary as a trail in 2018is about to experience yet another rebirth.. If youre on foot, you can access the Star-Garnett building area via a stairwell on the bridge on the south side of South A Street/Route 40. Drove to Richmond and skated north 12 miles. Yesterday was our first ride on the Muncie section of the Cardinal Greenway and we give it a resounding 4 thumbs up (2 for each of us). The Cardinal Greenway trail is an excellent trail. and River Rd. We took water and still didnt have enough! Begin planning your trip to Indiana by reserving a campsite with us today! Bridge crossings are very nice, with modern, attractive side rails and turn outs in some cases. Sites may be limited. There are plans however to connect the Marion section of greenway to the West and the Sweetser Switch trail, which they then plan to extend West to Converse IN., it should be quite a fun ride once it is done "Rode the 27-mile paved section from Losantville (southern terminus of pavement) to Gaston (northern terminus of pavement) via Muncie on Labor Day, 2007. Near the intersection with Richmond Avenue, find North D Street, a little side street a block and a half long (NOT the big North D Street that exentends from Richmond Ave. This trail is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! There3 are enough long shallow grades to make the ride interesting. From the trailhead, the greenway seamlessly connects to the 3.5-mile Whitewater Gorge Trail, which heads southwest to Test Road. but enough that you can tell the difference on he return. A vibrant neighborhood with a funky but chic area of shops, boutiques, cozy locally owned restaurants and entertainment venues. We live close by the trail and typically use the White River Greenway to connect to the Cardinal. You can also print the map by clicking the "Printable Map" button below. I started at the most northern point (which is just south of I-70), and noticed I wasn't at the most northern point. Visit Richmond's Historic District online. The track veers south, and the trail takes its place on the old C&O's right-of-way. I grade SW Ohio trails as "excellent." The road part is difficult to navigate. ", "Thirty miles of paved trail are now developed in three segments: 7.5 miles in Marion, 20 miles centered on Muncie, and 2.5 miles in Richmond. while the scenery is not spectacular, it affords one good views of crops being harvested (and likely of planting season as well. We stayed at the Holiday Inn at Richmond IN. After experiencing one especially bad heaved area, i will say that people riding bikes at a higher speed really need to watch these. You can access this trailhead by taking North A Street around the front of the post office then turning north on North 3rd Street, but this way can be more confusing. It has been fully restored and is quite a nice sight to behold. 850 N. (Gaston) to Test Rd. I think the only downside of the ride was trying to get thru MUNCIE. Heading southwest out of Marion, you will pass trailheads at Miller Avenue and Hogin Park, both featuring information kiosks and ample parking. However, beware the Oak Mites! He saw my rig and said No" and then directed me 2 1/2 blocks to the north to find the D street trail head. It crosses the river at several points along the way. Always bring my bicycle along on business trips, to ride at the end of the day. As you pass through Webster, the trail begins a slight uphill grade through woodlands; this is a good spot for birding. Thankfully we came upon one of the trailheads that had water. Oct 24 I rode the stretch from Richmond to Losantville & back [50 miles]. Road, enter the park and drive past the entire lake and to the large parking lot near the closed-in pavilion. If you want a few more, there are a couple of shorter trails that connect in Muncie. It just keeps changing, right down to the trail's end at Jonesboro, where you climb back up along the river's edge, on a shelf, lined with huge timber supports from the railroad days. Our grilled pound cake sundae is sweet, warm and smoky. No point deduction for this as it does not reflect on the trail, but hey, local Richmond folks the trail-link write up needs an update. The right of way was well maintained and well signed. The is a three-day, two-night loop so Bertha, Mule and I can shake off the frost after a bit of Winter hibernation, and to give a test run for my heart, legs, and some equipment I've gotten . Otherwise, this is a great trail, very nice personnel at the train station, and lots of places to eat in Muncie! We ride an old Pacific Tandem Fat Tire bike. The trail is paved and smooth from one end to the other and is just over 100 miles. I recommend jogging the bike across halfway at a time if it's a busier time of day. The trip will leave 8:00 Saturday morning from Indianapolis area. This trail is a gateway to the Great American Rail-Trail, a nearly 4,000 mile developing trail that will connect the country from Washington, D.C., to Washington state. Spanning 62 miles from Marion through Muncie to Richmond and East Central Indiana. First stop was Richmond IN, southern terminus of the Cardinal Greenway, another Rail-Trail Hall of Fame trail [My 4th]. The paved trail to the Greenway is on the south end of the parking lot. UNION PIKE Our RV park is located conveniently off the Black Canyon Highway (I-17) at the Glendale Ave exit in Phoenix, AZ. Certainly worth investigating rain or shine.. The best way to get there is on North 5th Street. My wife and I rode the entire Losantville Section of the Cardinal Greenway Trail (round trip) in October 2012 during the height of fall color. Cardinal Greenway, Muncie: See 101 reviews, articles, and 22 photos of Cardinal Greenway, ranked No.1 on Tripadvisor among 23 attractions in Muncie. You cant go inside the building except for special events, but you can use the parking lot any time. Used the Cardinal Greenway from Marion to Muncie for the first time in my life and mostly the first time I had ever biked to a destination outside Grant County. . Immediately turn right onto N. D St. Enjoy the people, distinctive buildings, sights, and sounds of small town life in Indiana. It was a very hot week, and I remember sections without much shade, though the fields were pretty. Very enjoyable! The ride from Muncie to Richmond is definitely the highlight for scenery for the trail, as you wind through more farm fields, and tree lined areas. Excellent trail, we rode from Gaston to Richmond. This trail crosses the beautiful Whitewater Gorge on a 700+ foot trestle and again over the Whitewater River. Theres a bike shop very close to the trail here as well. Rest stops along the way with water, porta potties and historical info every 5 miles! I don't know who wrote the glowing town review on this page, but there is not anywhere to eat or any interesting activities in either Gas City or Marion to entice you to use this trail. The trail is currently open from CR 500 South to CR 534 East. To the south, there are fewer crossings.This is an excellent trail. A cut off signal mast here hearkens the days of the line's CTC control from Peru. Rode a quick 26 miler out n back from Richmond. Make sure to pack lots of water as someone else said. Some of the trail is very interesting but area's are really plain. Lots of fun memories! While some of the trail is out in the sun, most of it is a shaded path along the edge of the forest, so it could be fairly comfortable in midsummer. Some suggestions I would like to make. Help defend and expand trails nationwide. 101. Trailhead.". Between Milepost 137 and 2.4 miles east, you parallel the old Cincinnati-Chicago mainline C&O on a trackside trail, and as you approach the trail's "grade crossing", you see the beautiful welded rail that Amtrak's Cardinal ran over until 1985. Whether you are seeking a That doesn't mean this area has to always be empty. I really enjoyed the open sections that are fairly straight so you can comfortable ride at your preferred pace. This neighborhood was first settled by members of the Society of Friends, later by free blacks and German immigrants. The 5 yr old does get bored after about 10-15 miles in, as there is a lot of farm land and there is only so much farm land a 5 yr old can look at before they stop pedaling the trail a bike! I rode this trail for a full one-day shakedown ride for a much longer multi-day trip that I will take later. Not as many benches and none in the shaded tree canopy sections. My wife and I rode this section of the Cardinal Greenway in early June 2013. Other than that a great ride and well maintained. About 23 miles round trip. The only downside being the lack of water fountains. If you are a mountain biker, you've seen greater dangers, and this is trivial. 2) A great comparison to the SW Ohio trail system. This section is new and well designed, but I found the northern section from between Losantville and Muncie to be more enjoyable. It was very convenient and a great place. Next week On our way back to Raleigh NC, we plan to ride another 2 days. Finding the trail in downtown Richmond was not intuitive or obvious, even with my GPS. Towns Along the Trail Hoosier towns along the 62 miles of Cardinal Greenway are worth discovering! The design elements along the path are consistent throughout, with arched steel embellishments on bridge crossings and stone mile markers every 0.5 mile. Explore Grant County via the extraordinary Cardinal Greenway Trail! Learn more at koacarecamps.org. We love this trail! Minnetrista. If you are in the area or just passing by we recommend you ride the trail. It is a great trail but we picked a bad time to ride as it rained from Gaston till we got to Harris Chapel Church where we spent the night. This is an old trailhead and is closed off to traffic with barriers. Cardinal Greenways offers multiple map formats to help you plan your route and to find trailheads along the way. 801 Elks Road . The campground is ideal when you want a relaxing trip in a peaceful area while still enjoying excellent access to all the local events and attractions.Stay up to date with us on Facebook! In 2018, the trail became an inductee into the Rail-Trail Hall of Fame. Tempt your sweet tooth with delectable, locally-made chocolate specialties - everything from actual candies to treats like ice cream, fudge, and even candles, there is plenty to sample and enjoy on the Chocolate Trail! We had a nice afternoon ride on this trail. Indiana drivers were very accommodating at intersections. To access the southernmost trailhead near Veterans Memorial Park: From I-70, take Exit 149 or 149A, and head south on Williamsburg Pike. Cardinal Greenway. From Industries Road (just south of I-70 Exits 151 and 149A), turn south on Union Pike. The scene now totally changes. The large maps at each trailhead (and there are several that are not shown on the map here) are very clear and helpful, providing mileages. Drive until you come to a crosswalk with flashing yellow lights. Trail of the Month: July 2012. Turn right onto S. Wheeling Pike. Bring your RV to camp at a Pull-Thru or Back-In RV Site with 50-, 30- and 20-amp connections. They just added a gate here and the sign says its closed dusk to dawn, so if you park your car there be sure to be out of there by nightfall so you dont get locked in. Within just a couple of hours drive in any direction, you can explore places like The Ark Encounter and Creation . This trail is great for the beginner and the well experienced. You can park there and take the trail south. Rode this gem from Gas City then Gaston all the way to Richmond. My Son and I rode the Cardinalal Greenway July 8th & 9th Of 2015. Then look to the Historic Richmond Depot District! We host various themed weekend events throughout the camping season to bring We will put you to work!Bring your rakes, blowers and energy. I had a great bike ride and will always remember it with the best of other fine adventures I've been on. All blacktop surface makes a good ride. Numerous street crossings are the only drawback on the northern section. We have traveled the trail at different times from Gaston to Richmond, and always find something new to look at along the way. The Cardinal Greenway is a Great destination trail. I look forward to heading south toward Richmond! 1:07. We had dry riding the rest of the way to Richmond. The trail is well marked and well maintained in the sections we rode. Very cool trestle over the Whitewater, and the spring colors were awesome. There is more variety in Richmond, but to get to most of them you will have to bike uphill! South Trailhead. b) Beware the cliffs in Richmond. Several rest areas are provided, but the only water stop I found was at Losantville. The route parallels US 35 so trailhead access is easy, with plenty of rest stops, though only a few have water available, so bring a good supply to start. The other plus is how far apart the trail sections are from each stop sign. There are a few out there in remote areas and I have seen it for myself when riders try to slide by the stop sign, just remotely slowing down, accidents happen. A short section of intact old C&O of Indiana begins your trail ride at classic concrete C&O Milepost 137 (137 miles northwest of Cincinnati). The Cardinal Greenwayand the American Jazz Age Cardinal Greenway | Photo by Jane Holman, courtesy Waynet, Inc. The Medford trailhead features a circular gravel lot with hitching rails and room for horse trailers. I found it very easy to ride. Written May 28, 2022. Directions there are at the bottom of the post. There are restrooms every 4-5 miles, most of them with hand sanitizer, which is quite good. I live in Richmond and have walked this trail with my dog regularly for about five years. [Peak "Leaf Peeping" season]. Fully enjoyed it. It reminded Me of the Tanglefoot Trail a bit, due to the rural region, only instead of cotton & soybeans, the crop is . It was an easy ride, gentle slopes, a lot of tree canopy and benches along the way for some rest time. If you ride earlier in the morning or later in the afternoon, a good portion of the trail is shaded by trees along the side, which will provide some blocking of any wind. You could haul a bike down it if you wanted, but its probably not the best place. We can't wait to meet you! On Thursday we rode from Tingler Rd trailhead to Richmond and back-15M. These facilities are in excellent condition and clean. Vestiges of the neat trackside telegraph line abound, along with many glass insulators on their double arms. The scenery changes enough, so don't worry about getting bored with your surroundings. Posts about Cardinal Greenway written by manandhisbike. I rode from sweeters switch to gas city. The trail is easy to follow. There are many types of RV batteries that both new and experienced RVers should be familiar with. "A 2.5 mile section of the Cardinal Greenway Trail opened in Richmond during October 2000. The elevation gain is not negligible. Plus, youll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. It is very well laid out; a good deal of design work went into the bridges which are very aesthetically pleasing. I loaded the car with the bike, the rack, the bike trailer, the gps, drive the interstate etcI was fully loaded for this test ride. The more luxurious RV Sites have full hookups and a KOA Patio. You could also pitch a tent on one of our pond-front Tent Sites. There are a fair number of whistle posts still in place, as well as some mile markers, a few concrete bases from signals and lots of ties along the route. DO NOT PARK HERE. Your site was successfully added to your shopping cart. The one thing to be aware of is a couple bad spots/cracks in the pavement that could result in an ankle injury or biking issue, but this should not deter one from using the trail. This trail runs through rural Indiana, where local residents are on private wells. Do not drift off the trail! (A detour was possible, but unsigned; too bad.) There should not be these safety issues present on a paved trail. Suffice it to say that if this section is indictative of the other sections holding possibly more scenic appeal, an extended ride would be well worth it. To the right is a big hill. This section of the Cardinal Greenway is pretty much a flat and unchallenging ride. 2. This section of the trail displays much more open scenery of the rolling farmland than the Muncie section when the trees are in full leaf. From East Main Street, at the railroad bridge that has a big RICHMOND sign, turn north. I live in FL now and am looking forward to the day when I can return to the cardinal greenway to ride the new sections and connectors. The northern half to Gaston was beautiful with the fall colors on the trees. The smell is atrocious and as a vegan its even more disgusting. The trail takes its name from the Cardinal, the passenger train that once regularly ran the route. Richmond / Wayne County Indiana has several great micro breweries and unique wineries! At the Medford trailhead (County Road 500 South), equestrians can access the 3.5-mile Cardinal Greenway Horse Trail that parallels the paved Cardinal Greenway and extends to South County Road 534 East. We were extremely pleased with the mild terrain grade on both days! This is the trailhead. Its not flat the whole way so if you want less challenging landscape, skip ahead to the D Street Trailhead. There was a horse farm that has a trail invitation to use their vending machine about 15 miles south of Losantville. Learn more at www.greatamericanrailtrail.org. Looking for a fantastic day in Richmond? The old Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) rail line was about transportation . There are places to reprovision water and snacks near the trail all the way. . We camp at lots of campgrounds this by far is the worse we have seen and the manager was rude and not helpful Thanks. This trail I thought might be sketchy in quality and safety, but I was pleasantly surprised and I thought (at least in the muncie area) it was safe and well maintained. There are a decent number of water fountains as well, but of the three I tried on the northern section, two smelled bad, and one (by the Hitching Post, technically off of the White River Greenway but close to the Cardinal Greenway) didn't work. I usually take my bike along on trips like this to ride the local roads. Plenty of places to stop for breaks, nice surface. They are well-maintained, assisted by the newness of the trail. As of this date, everything has been maintained very well. Many, many farms with corn and soy bean fields. Lots of twigs on the trail but that is to be expected on a rail trail. Join TrailLink (a non-profit) to view more than 40,000 miles of trail maps and more! The trail section indicated as incomplete (owned by private party) in the description above, appears to be open. Heading south from the depot, you will find yourself in the quiet residential neighborhoods of Muncie. Wrong Length - This trail is a lot bigger than the site currently shows. This forms a loop option you can take with the Cardinal Greenway and the White River Greenway in Muncie. SPRINGWOOD PARK Looking east, you'll see Milepost C-156 and its highway style metal mile marker. Give it try at home or on your A BEGINNERS GUIDE TO CAMPINGCamping is the ideal getaway because you can tailor your trip to fit your needs, wants and level of experience. Bridges are restored with a decorative flare, nicely laid-out access parks with parking along the way. We do agree with the recommendation that others made in previous reviews that you need to make sure you have plenty of your own liquids, as there are not many places to hydrate along the trail. If you go off the edge, you will hit the gravel, you will go down. If you are into biking for recreation you have to check this one out. Go north on US 27 about 1/4 mile, turn right (east) onto Highland Road, go 1 mile, turn right on Cart Rd and follow the signs.GPS: N39.870933, W84.862657. Leighanne was a great hostess and the place is very nice.The Cardinal is a very fast trail and was in great shape for early in the year. Enjoy! In 2.4 miles, turn left onto Richmond Ave. Both the color and scenery were beautiful. This is not counted as part of the Greenway on the TrailLinks map, but still has about 2 miles of nice trail with interesting views and even some wildlife occasionally. b) This spot from the description also does not work:"Parking can also be found north of Richmond off Industries Road." This is the best maintained trail we have ever been on. A very enjoyable trail and worth the trip to the Muncie area. 101. Our plan was to park our car, with all of our luggage, in Muncie, which is central to this trail. My first time in this trail. The trail should be a real screamer with a good tailwind!There are quite a few trailheads with excellent parking and latrines along the trail. From I-70: Take Exit 151. I would not like to take this trail on a hot summer day because the rest stops do not have shade and in some areas the trees are not fully grown to protect against sun and wind. Drivers will smile and wave to you when you cross. Everything else about this trail is exceptional. I always try to find a cool town or city to serve as a base when exploring a new trail, and Muncie did a great job in that regard. Take in the scenery and greenery while visiting some of the classic cool attractions Grant County is known for. BACKGROUND 1) A great test for me. Cardinal Greenway Hotels near Minnetrista Hotels near Muncie Children's Museum Hotels near Prairie Creek Reservoir and Campground Hotels near National Model Aviation Museum Hotels near David . Kudos to the photographer(s). FREE bike rental is available during peak season. The Great American Rail-Trail promises an all-new American experience. That is something we don't seem to be getting much of these days. The only downside is that water is only available at approximately a quarter of the rest areas. The trail is well protected from the wind for the most part and the grade never goes over 1%. Quiet ride through the countryside of Indiana. Overall it is in excellent condition and seems well-maintained.The trail covers 16.5 miles from Losantville to the Wysore Street Depot in Muncie. Indianas Longest Span of Recreational Trails. The Prairie Creek Reservior is close to the trail between Medford and Blountsville if you'd like to see a boats and visit a beach! I have no idea why there are two North D Streets a block apart!) WHY: The Big Weekend helps raise funds to send kids with cancer to medically-supervised camps all across North America. Spend Memorial Day weekend under the stars.3-night minimumSunday - performance by Wildheart BandCornhole TournamentSkylantern ceremony ($)Staff lead:Arts & CraftsCandy Bar Richmond and Wayne County's self-guided journey down the chocolate trail takes you to one-of-a-kindlocal candy shops/factories, bakeries, ice cream parlor,intriguing gift shops and more.Chocolate is featured at each stop and is presented in many different forms. Take the time to read the background and a short ride on the surface road gives you a better look at the barn. Cardianl Greenways connects to Prairie Creek Reservoir, Red-tail . There is some exercise equipment where the parking lot used to be. That access is now blocked off to cars. Find the river on the map and you can find the Greenway right alongside. The scenery never ends. Curvy and elevated, over bridge after bridge above the city. Cardinal Greenway. The section from Sweetser to the Miller Avenue trailhead and from 30th street south to Jonesboro is picturesque and safe. Hard-paved asphalt, remote from traffic most of the way. Southwest Ohio (Dayton-Cincinnati-Xenia etc) has a very large and well-maintained bike way system: over 320 miles interconnected safe, hard-paved paths spanning the SW quarter of the state. The Deluxe Cabins come complete with linens, towels and kitchen supplies. I was looking to add mileage and got as much as I wanted. I don't like those things very much, but the ones I used were easily the nicest - and cleanest - I've ever seen. Located just 90 minutes north of Indianapolis, Grant County is a quick exit off I-69 in East Central Indiana. Looking for Craft Beer or Wineries? One feature which I appreciate is that there are porta-potties spaced at each of the frequent trailheads - about one every 3 to 4 miles in this particular section. I only had time to ride 5 miles at the head of the trail, but it is gorgeous. Cant wait to ride this again. Laveen, AZ Pinnacle Farms is a diverse orchard with over 1200 fruit trees on 7 acres nestled at the base of South Mountain in Phoenix's old agriculturally diverse Laveen area. There are plenty of rest stops along the way but very little pavilions to help keep you dry if the weather turns wet. Most of the railroads along the Great American Rail-Trail are literal ones. Very scenic and pretty in some spots, but the trail was so rough and uncared for I could only get 2 miles in before I had to turn back. My wife and I rode 35 miles on the trail beginning just south of Losantville and turned around near Richmond. Down the hill you go into the beautifully forested line through Marion. First stop was Richmond IN, southern terminus of the Cardinal Greenway, another Rail-Trail Hall of Fame trail [My 4th]. Loved it! The Cardinal Greenway, the longest rail-trail in Indiana, connects Marion, Muncie, Losantville, Richmond and a host of other small towns in rural northeastern Indiana. Very scary and dangerous. The trail is in very good shape with very nice rest areas that are spaced at very friendly intervals. The southern section was reliable in this area. Just pick a dry day or two to ride it. Nice ride. Through 12 states and the District of Columbia, the trail will directly serve nearly 50 million people within 50 miles of the route. For much of this trail, there is no flat, level berm on either side of the trail. Now I am not an avid road cyclist, but compared to other trails I've seen this one is superb. I have ridden to north of muncie about 5 miles and south of muncie about 7 miles. Just be alert, don't be stupid. You will not find, grassy edges that are routinely mowed. I would not hesitate to ride this again. MUNCIE, Ind. I do agree with some others that a few more water stops along the way would be beneficial, l have been out there on 90+ degree days when l could have used it, although realizing electricity is not really an option at rest stops without considerable costs, it seems maybe a couple bbusinesses along the way, close by could sponsor water stops, that would be well marked from the trail, for example, two points between Losantville and Richmond. I think that not converting any of the old railways to useful recreational pathways is going to be a terrible loss. 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