10/03/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/03/2025 08:54
Monon Trail now fully connects downtown Indy and all of Hamilton County
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the town of Sheridan celebrated the completion of the Monon Trail extension in northern Hamilton County today. With this extension, the Monon Trail now connects all the way through Hamilton County to downtown Indianapolis.
The asphalt multi-use trail extension was constructed by the town of Sheridan with help from a $2,089,850 grant from DNR announced in April 2022.
"The Monon Trail makes important connections to destinations, people, and the great outdoors, and it sets an excellent example of the value that trails provide in communities across Indiana," said Dale Brier, Indiana DNR deputy director of community grants and trails. "We're excited to support the growth of trails across Indiana, including the completion of the Monon Trail in Hamilton County."
The new trail extends 1.1 miles northwest from Second Street to the Hamilton/Boone county line and connects to the existing trail project from State Road 47 to Second Street that opened in October 2024. The trail follows the historic railroad corridor through Sheridan's town center. To the south, the existing Monon Trail extends more than 26 miles and travels through Westfield, Carmel, and Broad Ripple, ultimately terminating at 10th Street in downtown Indianapolis. This project completes the trail within Hamilton County.
"This final stretch of the Monon Trail is more than pavement-it's a pathway to growth, wellness, and connection," said Silas DeVaney, Sheridan Town Council president. "Residents can enjoy a safe, scenic route from Sheridan all the way to the heart of downtown Indy. It's a win for sustainability, health, and quality of life. Sheridan is proud to be part of a trail that links small towns to big possibilities."
DNR has led the largest infusion of trails funding in state history, with $180 million in dedicated trail funding administered through DNR that facilitates critical trail connections within and between Hoosier communities. To date, 50 of the 89 projects are complete, totaling more than 146 miles of trail built since the program's inception.