B-Line Trail | City of Bloomington, Indiana

Page last updated on November 18, 2024 at 8:45 pm

Parking to access the B-Line trail is available on Fairview Street at Rev. Ernest D. Butler Park.

The B-Line Trail extends a total of 3.1 miles from Adams Street to Country Club Drive. The B-Line connects to the Bloomington Rail Trail at Country Club Drive, offering a total of 5.1 miles of trail.

The trail is lighted with energy-efficient LED lights. The lights are on from dusk to dawn. The B-Line Trail is paved and is completely accessible. Motorized vehicles are not permitted on the B-Line Trail, with the exception of pedal-assist electric bikes and motorized wheelchairs.

Want to hold a run, parade, or other special event on the B-Line Trail? Click here to learn more about applying for a special event permit.

Amenities

Lighting, picnic tables and drinking fountain with pet bowl at WonderLab Plaza, drinking fountain and jug filler at the Bloomington Police Department substation just south of Grimes Lane bridge, fitness stations, public art (Dancing Spirit, Bloomington Banquet, Figured Base sculptures and mural on back of the Bloomington Convention Center), Porta John, and limestone accents.

Interpretive Signs

Railroads and Industry - located on the east side of the B-Line Trail at 7th and Morton Streets.

Interpretive sign on the B-Line Trail at 7th and Morton Streets: Railroads and Industry — Interpretive sign located at 7th and Morton Streets on the B-Line Trail.

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.

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Resources

Official Bloomington Parks Mobile App

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Switchyard Park

Switchyard Park was officially revealed to the public in November 2019.

Event, Filming, and Class Permit Applications

Apply to hold an event or class in a city park or on a city trail.

Removal or Suspension from Bloomington Parks and Recreation properties

Actions that could result in removal or suspension from City parks, and the appeal process.

Chemical Applications in City Parks

Record of chemical applications in city parks and trails.

Report a Problem on the B-Line Trail

Use the uReport online system to report a problem or make a comment.

2017 Indiana Trails Study - B-Line Trail

Measuring Health, Economic, and Community Impacts of the B-Line Trail in Bloomington. Study by the Eppley Institute.