more stats
2.4 miles
Distance
57 ft
Climb
-55 ft
Descent
00:30:55
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
717 ft
Altitude min
744 ft
Altitude max
737 ft
Altitude start
738 ft
Altitude end
-8.6%
Grade max
7.1%
Grade min
3,087 ft
Distance climb
3,002 ft
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:30:55
Avg time

South Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Town Run Trail Park
    Indianapolis, Indiana
  • AKA
    TRTP
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #32433 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #86456 in Trail Running
    • #115956 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #69 in Mountain Biking · Indiana [+]
    • #220 in Trail Running
    • #377 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Indy Parks and Recreation

The South Loop is on land donated by Oliver Daugherty to the Central Indiana Land Trust. The trail in a recreation easement thanks to Oliver Daugherty. The area was historically used to quarry sand. Sections are in woods, but much of the look is through an open prairie. The trail is directional by day. Please look at the directional signage when entering the loop.

source: HMBA Forums

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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South Loop Trail Reports

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on Nov 15, 2026
Avg: 4.06 (9 votes)
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      Directions to south-loop-17519 trailhead (39.914710, -86.090730)

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      ★ 3.4 • 7 miles • 99 ft • 8 • Loop •
      The full loop consisting of the north and south ends of Town Run Trail Park.
      7 miles • 112 ft • 5 • Loop •
      Town Run is directional now by day. Check trail signage to determine which direction. I think it runs...
      4.1 ★★★★★
      9 Ratings
      5 ★ 22%
      4 ★ 67%
      3 ★ 11%
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Warburrito Warburrito
      Wear horse blinders in the parking lot if you have a fear of spandex. Fast and flowy trail that any skill-level rider can finish. Plenty of simple obstacles, jumps, and drops (all can be bypassed) for the more advanced riders to have a bit of fun on. Beautiful woods, fields, lakes, and rivers add the experience.
      ILoveMySubi ILoveMySubi
      Fast, fun, little trail in the middle of Indianapolis. Great for beginners

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      • By jpmerz & contributors
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is South Loop located?
      South Loop is located in Town Run Trail Park, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Town Run Trail Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.91471, -86.09073.
      ▼ How hard is South Loop?
      South Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for South Loop?
      South Loop has 57 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 55 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 717 ft to 744 ft.
      ▼ Is South Loop a point to point trail?
      South Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is South Loop?
      South Loop is 2.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on South Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on South Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access South Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to South Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride South Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 31 minutes to ride South Loop. The trail is 2.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is South Loop?
      South Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 4,751 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 10,516 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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