The Cardinal Greenway of Grant County looks for volunteers. They may have water, I just don’t know for sure. From Losantville to Williamsburg, much of the trail runs adjacent to the road, but your eye is instead drawn to scenic wood bridges and farmlands with rustic barns and silos around every corner. The Cardinal Greenway makes up a portion of the Northern Route of … An influx of runners, walkers, and in-line skaters—many of them students at nearby Ball State University—hit the trail. We were very grateful for a dry place to sleep. We usually ride on roads so being able to ride without worrying about passing cars was great. She said the course of the trail would be "solidified" when land acquisition was completed. Use the map given that you purchase from the trail head in Muncie. Enjoy! On the northernmost segment of the Cardinal Greenway, you approach Fairmont, west of the trail. It is very well laid out; a good deal of design work went into the bridges which are very aesthetically pleasing. Cardinal Greenway, Inc. purchased 60 miles of abandoned CSX track for just such a purpose. Posts about Cardinal Greenway written by joyceswofford and Martha Wicker. Five more miles will be added to the south end of the Muncie section this summer. 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. 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. Simply one of the most beautiful and interesting trails I have ridden in my 1250 miles of rail-trails! 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. This is also the only trailhead in Richmond where I remember seeing porta-potties. I think the only downside of the ride was trying to get thru MUNCIE. 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. My biggest request would be for more bathrooms and water fountains along the way. One bench sits underneath a highway overpass...in the shade..which was greatly appreciated. It was a very hot week, and I remember sections without much shade, though the fields were pretty. There are not very many places to eat or use the restroom. Director of Cardinal Greenway of Grant County Erin Wheeler said there was a "strong working plan" for the trail. They just added a gate here and the sign says it’s closed dusk to dawn, so if you park your car there be sure to be out of there by nightfall so you don’t get locked in. WHITEWATER GORGE TRAIL Cornfields along Trail. Isn't it amazing whose feet may have walked the Cardinal Greenway before any of us came along!!! This is a nice railtrail mostly through farm lands in the country land of Indiana! For a map to the trailhead, visit WayNet.org the North 3rd St. Some suggestions I would like to make. Rode it on 7/3/09, Very nice ride, see other reviews of other sections of the Cardinal Greenway. Plenty of places to stop for breaks, nice surface. For much of this trail, there is no flat, level berm on either side of the trail. That access is now blocked off to cars. Point deducted for safety concerns. You’ll drive down a hill and toward the memorials. Places to eat are scarce along the trail. Head south on the Greenway to go to Test Road. The parking lot is 0.1 mile straight ahead. 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. EDITOR'S NOTE: The High Court overturned Cardinal George Pell's conviction for historic child sex offences in a judgment handed down April 7, 2020. Indiana's hospitality is also very much in evidence. The trail is in very good shape with very nice rest areas that are spaced at very friendly intervals. Wish the trail continued further into Richmond...as it is, only about 6 miles roundtrip. if you’re trying to navigate through town just make sure you’re where you need to be. By the way, if your bike’s in the shop or you don’t keep one handy, there are free loaner bikes available from the Wysor Depot, 700 E Wysor Street (765-287-0399), in Muncie. Continuing on, the non-horse trail comes into the Muncie and Ball State University area. This section is new and well designed, but I found the northern section from between Losantville and Muncie to be more enjoyable. We plan to drive to another spot and ride more of the Cardinal on another day, but this is a great ride for anyone, especially novices! Bridges are restored with a decorative flare, nicely laid-out access parks with parking along the way. A slight uphill climb takes you to a bridge that overlooks the Mississinewa River. Smoothly paved, little to no debris. You might just slip under the fence and over the cliff. 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. If you are a mountain biker, you've seen greater dangers, and this is trivial. Never have I seen so many porta-potties along a trail---I bet it averages a potty every 3 miles. I saw one metal relay case 2 miles west of the Jonesboro trailhead, but there are no doubt more, as the forested trail lines virtually all of the Marion suburbs. It’s a pretty nice part of the trail. This is a super trail that allows you to experience rural Indiana at its finest. Head east on IN 26, and travel 1.5 miles. Though this bike ride stretched over two days, each day riding about … You should visit cardinalgreenways.org for more information. Find the river on the map and you can find the Greenway right alongside. The smell is atrocious and as a vegan it’s even more disgusting. 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. My wife and I recently rode the Cardinal Greenway. Now I am not an avid road cyclist, but compared to other trails I've seen this one is superb. If you are into biking for recreation you have to check this one out. 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. One of the more recent natural history finds nearby is in a sinkhole at the Pipe Creek Junior Quarry near Swayzee, Indiana, southwest of Marion. 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. If you have any questions, or need the bot to ignore the links, or the page altogether, please visit this simple FaQ for additional information. Part of the trail, between Gaston and Gas City has not yet been completed. Read more. I couldn't even figure out where that Amtrak stop could have been! We tried to be techy and used google maps only to find we traveled in a big circle. The Muncie depot offers a nice break from the trail, with restrooms and snacks, but has limited hours that they are open. Cross the railroad tracks to access the Cardinal Greenway on the opposite side of the street. Menu. Farther south, the McCulloch Boulevard trailhead allows for a connection to Muncie’s White River Greenway, which follows the trail’s eponymous river. I prefer trails with few road crossings and not much traffic. The trail is well marked and well maintained in the sections we rode. Part of the trail runs through industrial Richmond...lots of grafiti. Cardinal Greenway roadway itself is kept up very well, but the scenery is not much to see a lot of the way. The staircase is in the tree line. SPRINGWOOD PARK 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! Bring your water bottles. If you turn south on South 1st Street by the bridge that has the big “RICHMOND” sign, you’ll wind up at a parking lot for the Star-Gennett building where pianos were manufactured 100 years ago. 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. There isn't water at every stop but there are nice benches and frequent maps. Cardinal Greenway, Richmond to Marion, Indiana October 29 and 30, 2018. The many log fences lining the trail are quite nice, as are the many large rocks that are imprinted with the mileage and the greenway logo. It has been fully restored and is quite a nice sight to behold. 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. I bought a Cardinal Greenways Trail User Guide for a mere $2 and found it to be chock full of good info and detailed maps.I hate to sound at all negative, but there is some critical info I need to share: there are countless road crossings and some of the roads are quite busy. The Medford trailhead features a circular gravel lot … And there are a LOT of them in 27 miles.Bottom line: nice ride that I'll do again, although I think I would prefer a cooler or a bit less sunny day! and River Rd. This trail runs through rural Indiana, where local residents are on private wells. Do not drift off the trail! - See 100 traveler reviews, 22 candid photos, and great deals for Muncie, IN, at Tripadvisor. Don't expect to see refreshment stops. My wife and I did a century ride from Gaston to Richmond and back. 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. Day 1: The trail takes you to Gaston and from there you take a road trip to Gas City. A bit further on is the 3200+ acre Mississinewa Lake and its surrounding recreation areas. 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. Thankfully we came upon one of the trailheads that had water. Road, enter the park and drive past the entire lake and to the large parking lot near the closed-in pavilion. Check the local NWS radio station to find out where the wind will come from when you plan to ride and then design a trip that heads into it so you'll have a push on your return. Several miles outside of Muncie, you can take a short side jaunt on E CR 650 S to the Prairie Creek Reservoir. There’s a bike shop very close to the trail here as well. Cardinal Greenways is a private, not-for-profit organization that encompasses the Cardinal Greenway, White River Greenway, Historic Wysor Street Depot and Cardinal Equestrian Trail. No Campfires. Bridge crossings are very nice, with modern, attractive side rails and turn outs in some cases. The latrines - porta potties - were nearly new and surprisingly spic and span. From National Road/Route 40, go south on Southwest 2nd Street (this becomes Abington Pike). For this itinerary, we will break the ride up in to three leisurely days. Bring food! I transferred over to this west end of the Cardinal Greenway from the east end of the Sweetser Switch Trail. I found the trail easily and rode its entire 20 mile length over a 2 day period. Part of the trail, between Gaston and Gas City has not yet been completed. I strongly recommend this trail to anyone who might consider a ride in the Richmond or Muncie areas. Otherwise, this is a great trail, very nice personnel at the train station, and lots of places to eat in Muncie! I was impressed with its wide and smooth surface. (White Water River Trail). 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. Passing under US 35, you will reenter the sun-drenched Indiana countryside, where the trail meanders along the highway through Medford and Blountsville. I rode the trail from the Super 8 motel in Gas City which accommodated parking my vehicle there for the overnight. They have a cafe here, but I don’t use it enough to be able to review it. A couple nice bridges too. 2) A great comparison to the SW Ohio trail system. I did not know about the trail until one of the wedding party informed me of its existence. We have rode this trail with our road bikes and sometimes with 5 yr old and trail a bike. ", "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. Along the way are many elevation changes, a beautiful wooded area with a bridge over a creek and a picnic area, many trestles, and only three busy roads to cross…(watch out for the crossing at 38th St. cars fly down that road) it’s about a five and a half mile ride one way. Skip to content. Home; Cardinal Greenway October 31, 2018 by joyceswofford. 5K likes. Nice ride. On another trip I'll pick a different trailhead which would offer a more scenic ride according the rider I met at the trailhead before I started riding. You really have to slow down and watch what you are doing. Great trail to ride , the hog farm near Williamsburg smells terrible and at least 3 times big Rottweiler dogs have chased us and nearly wrecked us at the hog farm entrance. It is very well maintained throughout. Trail south of Muncie the best. It’s been around for a few decades, built by a local trail group. You can park there and take the trail south. 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. (Richmond). The Pastor and his wife were very hospitable and let us stay in their recreation hall over night. But...if you go off the edge of the pavement, you may go over a cliff. I got up early everyday for 5 days and rode different sections. It's home to the annual James Dean Festival in September. There’s a water fountain that’s turned on except during the winter. Vestiges of the neat trackside telegraph line abound, along with many glass insulators on their double arms. I found the trail to be very nice. I graduated from Ball State and I only wish it had been there when I was in school. 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. Heading south from the depot, you will find yourself in the quiet residential neighborhoods of Muncie. On a sunny summer day, you WILL get cooked on this trail, so bring lots of water and plenty of sunscreen.Scenery? The flowers were ubiquitous and the temps perfect. My wife and I rode 35 miles on the trail beginning just south of Losantville and turned around near Richmond. This trail currently runs from 10th street south of the park in Jonesboro, IN through Marion to Sweetser, IN - a total now of about 11 miles. Jan Michał Pieńkowski (born 8 August 1936) is a Polish-British author of children's books—as illustrator, as writer, and as designer of movable books.He has also designed for the theatre. I will be going again. Lots of friendly people along the ride. I was looking to add mileage and got as much as I wanted. The well-maintained rail-trail called The Cardinal Greenway in Indiana spans 62 miles long and is the perfect spot for cyclists, runners, and walkers. My friend Mark and I did this trail late May of 2014. The trail is paved and smooth from one end to the other and is just over 100 miles. Trail was in good shape with a few little bumps from cracks in the asphalt swelling and in one place a small tree across the trail from a recent storm. Cardinal Greenways will span East Central Indiana. Here's some background, the good, the bad, and the heads up report. I am impressed with the depot in Muncie, although must admit l am a Railroading fan for many years, l appreciate they kept in place the original mile posts along with many whistle posts as well. This trail is totally asphalt except for the bridges. Quiet ride through the countryside of Indiana. The paved pathway is open from sunrise to sunset, and it’s well maintained and mostly flat for its entire length. They are not permitted on Cardinal Greenway or White River Greenway. The folks who put this trail together have done a first class job.The Wysore Street Depot in Muncie is awesome. Norfolk Southern is using this stub to serve the huge GM plant to your north. Very Sunny most of the way, but with some really nice long shady woods. Interactive Map: Contact Us. Split-rail fences are positioned along that edge, but, in my mind, they give a false sense of security: if you go off pavement, the wide-gapped fence may not really catch you. The Cardinal Greenway follows the river the whole way through Richmond. This has a couple hills and some unpaved side trails that can be fun to explore if you’re into off-road biking, hiking, or fishing. We took water and still didn’t have enough! The trees and ditches could use some cleaning. Help defend and expand trails nationwide. There are 62 miles of trail on the Cardinal Greenway plus an additional 15 mile road section from Gaston to Jonesboro. Sweetser has a picturesque depot stopping point and the trail has been maintained very nicely, but only one restaurant is available but there are no shops to invite you to stop and browse (unlike the Monon in Carmel and Broad Ripple). I don't like those things very much, but the ones I used were easily the nicest - and cleanest - I've ever seen. It's hard to believe that an Amtrak train ran through here! ", "As of Nov 2006, the trail is continuously paved from Gashton through Muncie to Losantville. From Richmond in east central Indiana, the trail heads northwest into Losantville, Muncie, Gas City, and Marion, passing through or near a number of historic, educational, or just plain pleasant places to visit. The Cardinal Greenway is a Great destination trail. The National Model Aviation Museum is found in Muncie too. Kudos to the photographer(s). Along the final mile of the Cardinal Greenway, the trail features a trestle bridge over the East Fork Whitewater River before its official end at the D Street trailhead. Great trail. We planned to go all the way north and back on ther first day and all the way south and back on day 2. Another 0.3 mile south is the beautifully restored Wysor Street Depot, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which serves as the main office of Cardinal Greenways, Inc. Starting just north of Marion, the Cardinal Greenway seamlessly connects to the Sweetser Switch Trail, which heads north, while the Cardinal Greenway runs south back into downtown Marion. In 2018, the trail became an inductee into the Rail-Trail Hall of Fame. Access points feature ample parking. This is a great trail for indiana. You definitely know you’re in a town, but you’re below it all in a partly wooded area. If you walk up that very steep hill where there’s a worn path, you can get to the D Street trailhead parking lot.) We left about 9:00 am and it started raining again until we got to Losantville. For those whose wanderlust seeks the space of a long-lasting horizon, the Cardinal Greenway may be your solution. The Greenway Muncie or Gaston portion is not only safer, but there are so many options available to you after your ride is over that I would stick with that portion. You will find a couple of gas stations with sandwich shops inside. As the greenway approaches the outskirts of Richmond, you will pass under I-70 and through local parks and woodlands. Hard-paved asphalt, remote from traffic most of the way. There are N, S, NW, and SW (but not NE or SE). It is 10.5 more miles from the depot to Gaston; this section is quite open and there is little shade. ", "I biked the entire length of the trail this October. Very enjoyable! Reason 1 is because this is a very well kept pavement trail. To the south, there are fewer crossings.This is an excellent trail. I live in Richmond and have walked this trail with my dog regularly for about five years. 400 W. just south of W. Delphi Pike/US 18 (Marion) and E. 10th St. (Jonesboro); W. Co. Rd. There are several dining options in downtown Muncie, which are an easy trip off of the trail. Many of these beauties remain in place from MP132 down to the very east end of the trail, at Jonesboro. They will jump you and your bike unexpectedly. We ride 5 days a week and don’t see them everyday but potentially a terrible situation. Immediately turn right onto N. D St. 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. I recently biked the cardinal Greenway from just south of Webster to Economy and back. NUMBER 2 TIP: Make sure you double check the names of streets. After experiencing one especially bad heaved area, i will say that people riding bikes at a higher speed really need to watch these. I find the trail very well laid out, volunteers do a remarkable job, thanks to all. I did exactly that, assembled my bike and trailer, and then realized that the bike signage referred to the White River Gorge pathway, and I would have to go down a long length of steep steps. Now I want to ride another section of this trail. NUMBER 1 TIP: The Whitewater River runs north to south and divides Richmond in half. There's some cool things here and there, but cmon...it's Indiana. Drove down from Michigan for the second year in a row to ride this trail to launch my cycle season. This trail is amazing! This is the trailhead. In 0.6 mile, cross the East Fork Whitewater River, and Richmond Ave. becomes N. D St. Go 0.1 mile after crossing the river, and turn right onto N. Fifth St. The Cardinal Greenway is one of the longest trails in Indiana at 75.5 miles long, running from Richmond to a point between Marion and Sweetser. You will not find, grassy edges that are routinely mowed. However within Muncie there were a couple of nice scenic view-points. Traveling from Gaston to Muncie, you will experience farm fields along the trail, and shaded canopies offering relief from the hot sun during the summer. Both the color and scenery were beautiful. ", "My wife and I took two great rides on the Cardinal Trail. 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. Would do it again in a second! Trail Quality - I said this is for marathon bike training for 2 reasons. We live close by the trail and typically use the White River Greenway to connect to the Cardinal. 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 would recommend riding the Muncie section of the Cardinal Greenway in the late fall after the leaves are down or in the early spring before leaf on. 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. 11. Hotels near 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 Owsley Museum of Art; Near Airports. 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. Beautiful trail, very pleasantly surprised. Although the decorative gates are interesting they are a hassle for cyclists to navigate. Finally, let's not forget as you stride or ride along the Greenway that in the late 1800's to very early 1900's, America's first major and very large oil field was discovered here. The only thing that wasn't fantastic about the ride was all the stop at intersections. There are many businesses located just off of the Cardinal Greenways. LONG POST I rode this on a Monday from the center of Richmond to the south edge of Muncie -- 40 miles -- and back for a total of 80. 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. Possibly running the trail to a stop light crossing, a bridge across, or a culvert below would be nice. The South trail head parking is not at the end of the trail in Jonesboro IN.,(it’s just off of hyw 22 & 35) and one owes it to yourself to go a little further south to see the trails end (it really doesn’t end there it just goes onto public streets and meets up eventually with the section in Gaston IN)… There’s a really nice walking bridge over the river near the parking area in Jonesboro that will take you to a public park in Gas City IN. If you have little kids on bikes, or if you ever stopped paying attention and drifted off the pavement, then read up. So I started running north to try and find the end, and I ran roughly 1.5 miles before I turned around. The Cardinal Greenway is one of only two trails in Indiana to be inducted into the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy “Rail-Trail Hall of Fame.” The Cardinal Greenways was inducted in 2018. 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. Many of the roads intersect the trail at angles, so it's a bit difficult to determine if traffic is present. The Whitewater Gorge Trail features geological landmarks, such as vertical cliffs and waterfalls, that are accessible by foot on side paths off the main trail. Apart from the trailheads, there are lots of benches at random spots along the way. Wrong Length - This trail is a lot bigger than the site currently shows. RELATED: Cardinal Greenway branch along McGalliard to Fresh Thyme, Starbucks opens RELATED: Cardinal Greenway part of National Trails Day “What is kind of magical about the Greenway … 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. The trail at the bottom of the gorge may be part of the Greenway, but I prefer to think there's better access than going down steps along the side of a cliff. Split rail fences line some sections of the trail and provide a nice touch as well as safety (some of the drop offs by the sides of the trail are significant). Everything else about this trail is exceptional. Here, you will also be faced with two bridges: to the right, a historical trestle bridge; to the left, the bicycle and pedestrian bridge that takes you across the White River. The trail is paved, easy riding with a slight upgrade going north for the first few miles. The main reason we do this trail is it is so remote that most people do not want to drive so far to get to it, but believe me, it is worth it if you want solitude and not a lot of traffic. To disable, just click “Business Listings” again. The middle portion from Miller Avenue to 30th Street has quite a few areas of uneven rolling pavement; I wouldn't want to ride here by myself early in the morning or later in the day as it is not the safest part of town (I live here). It was her first century and it couldn't have been a better experience. We had dry riding the rest of the way to Richmond. 3. There is a 14-mile long gap between the two trails. Within this layer menu you can also show/hide different portions of the trail. Get a FREE Rail Trails Guidebook when you become a Member with Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. Very scary and dangerous. The only other trail to be inducted was the Monon Trail. Cardinal Greenway Page 1 Muncie, IN Background Trail development has become a strong focus of quality of life proponents in regional and community development. The long-awaited Converse Junction, a 3.25 mile bike trail extending from the Sweetser Switch Trail into Converse, is coming close to fruition. There is a red round barn along the trail north of Newman Road. 1060 N Capitol Ave Suite C 130, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA, The Cardinal Greenway is one of the longest trails in Indiana at 75.5 miles long, running from Richmond to a point between Marion and Sweetser. I packed 4 bottles, drank up 3 of them on a very warm day. A couple of them have a water fountain. Share. All motorized vehicles, including snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, scooters, and go-carts are prohibited. The scenery never ends. This trail crosses the beautiful Whitewater Gorge on a 700+ foot trestle and again over the Whitewater River. The Cardinal Greenway is the longest rail-trail in Indiana and spans 62 miles from Marion through Muncie to Richmond in East Central Indiana. The Sweetser Switch and this trail combine to make 13.7 miles of varied and fascinating scenery, a real treat for ghost railroaders like myself! Date of experience: January 2019. 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