Trails in Bloomington | City of Bloomington, Indiana

Page last updated on October 11, 2022 at 6:37 pm

Adopt-a Programs: May 2022-April 2023

Bloomington Parks and Recreation is no longer accepting applications for the Adopt-a-Trail, Adopt-a-Greenspace, and Adopt-a-Stream programs for the May 2022 through April 2023 adoption period.

For more information about any of the adoption programs listed above, please call 812-349-3739 or email emily.buuck@bloomington.in.gov.

Rules for the Use of Parks & Recreation's Multi-Use Trails

Keep right except to pass. Announce passing to other trail users.
Bicycles and similar vehicles equipped with electric motors are permitted on trails when operated with a maximum speed of 20 mph. With the exception of mobility aids, all other motorized vehicles are prohibited.
Obey all traffic laws and posted signs.
Wear proper safety attire. Use of helmets by bicycle riders and skaters is strongly recommended.
When stopping, move off the pavement so that other trail users may pass safely.
Alcoholic beverages, fireworks and explosives of any kind and sales, solicitation and advertising are prohibited.
Respect private property. Don’t trample, pick or disturb native plants and wildflowers along the trail.
Exercise caution and reduce speed when passing or around groups or congested areas.
Do not litter.

Fitness Trails (paved or gravel surface)

Creek's Edge Trail (.6 mi) in Creek's Edge Neighborhood near Jackson Creek Trail
Ninth Street Loop (.4 mi) - Rev. Ernest D. Butler Park
Connecting Path and Renwick Trail - Southeast Park
Loop Trail (.8 mi) - Building & Trades Park
Interpretive Trail (.7 mi) - RCA Community Park
Fitness Loop (.8 mi) and Streamside Trail (.25 mi) - Bryan Park
Fitness Trails (1.2 mi) - Winslow Sports Complex

Multi-Use Trails (paved trails intended for bicycle and pedestrian use)

B-Line Trail - 3.1 mi.
Bloomington Rail Trail - 2 mi., gravel
Cascades Park Trail - (.8 mi.) - Lower Cascades Park
Clear Creek Trail - 2.4 mi.
Park Ridge Bike Trail (.7 mi) - Park Ridge Park
Jackson Creek Trail - .6 mi.
Olcott Loop Trail (.5 mi) - Olcott Park
Clean Water Path (.6 mi) - Miller-Showers Park

Hiking Trails (natural surface)

Hiking trails (10+ mi.) - Griffy Lake Nature Preserve
Nature Trail (.38 mi.) - Latimer Woods
Nature Trail (.74 mi.) - Winslow Woods Park
Wapehani Mountain Bike Trail (5 mi.) - Wapehani Mountain Bike Park
Early History Trail (.7 mi) - RCA Community Park
Leonard Springs Trail (1.1 mi.) - Leonard Springs Nature Park
Overlook Trail (.2 mi) - Lower Cascades Park

B-Line Trail

3.1-mile paved trail between Adams Street and Country Club Drive

Bloomington Rail Trail

A two-mile, gravel surface trail that connects to the paved Clear Creek Trail at Church Lane.

Cascades Park Trail

One asphalt trail

Clear Creek Trail

20.8 acres stretching 2.4 miles from Tapp Road to Church Lane, and connecting to the existing Bloomington Rail Trail.

Jackson Creek Trail

The trail runs along Jackson Creek through the Goat Farm to Sherwood Oaks and Olcott Parks

Adopt-A-Trail

Volunteer to help inspect and maintain trails in Bloomington city parks.

2017 Indiana Trails Study Summary Report

Measuring Health, Economic, and Community Impacts of Trails in Indiana. By the Eppley Institute.

Record of Chemical Applications in City Parks and Trails

Pursuant to the Parks and Recreation Department's Integrated Pest Management Plan, adopted December 2017.

Outdoor Activities & Nature Programs

Bloomington Parks & Recreation's outdoor and gardening classes and programs.