the fall of 2008, and since then has been extended north over the abandoned Monon right of way toward Sheridan, Indiana, for a total of in Westfield. In Indianapolis the Monon connects with the Central Canal Towpath along the Indiana Central Canal, and the Fall Creek Greenway. In Westfield, the trail provides access to the Midland Trace, Anna Kendall, and the Little Eagle Creek trails. In the Indianapolis area, the Monon Trail is used by more than 1.3 million people annually. The trail has been cited as having a positive economic impact to neighborhoods adjacent to the trail, including Broad Ripple in Indianapolis and the mixed-use developments of downtown Carmel, which have experienced a large growth in population over the past decade. The longest continuous stretch begins in Indianapolis at 10th street, and runs North, terminating in Grand Park of Westfield at 191st street. This continuous stretch is . After reaching Grand Park, bikers can take country roads to reconnect with the trail at 216th street, where the trail picks back up and goes another and ending in Sheridan. The final connection from 191st Street to 216th Street was completed in 2020. Visitor attractions along the trail: Monon Depot Museum Carmel City Center Monon Community Center Indianapolis Art Center References External links Maps Official websites Bike the Monon Video overview Rail trails in Indiana Bike paths in the Chicago metropolitan area Tourist attractions in Indianapolis Protected areas of Hamilton County, Indiana Protected areas of Marion County, Indiana Protected areas of Lake County, Indiana Transportation in Hamilton County, Indiana Transportation in Indianapolis Transportation in Lake County, Indiana 1996 establishments in Indiana National Recreation Trails in Indiana