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2.2 miles
Distance
49 ft
Climb
-49 ft
Descent
00:12:00
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
716 ft
Altitude min
744 ft
Altitude max
739 ft
Altitude start
738 ft
Altitude end
-5.2%
Grade max
5.9%
Grade min
3,045 ft
Distance climb
2,959 ft
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:12:00
Avg time
South Loop Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaTown Run Trail Park
Indianapolis, Indiana -
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerIndy Parks
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.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 16 rides
- 12 miles average
6 Months
- 114 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
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- 613 rides
- Last: Jun 7, 2026
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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...
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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.
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How hard is South Loop?
South Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for South Loop?
South Loop has 49 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 49 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 716 ft to 744 ft.
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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.
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