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OVERVIEWThis is the 1st in the series of 6 monthly bike rides in 2026 by NRHT, Inc. to explore open sections of the cross-state National Road Heritage Trail. It also highlights the Greater Indy Trailways Mixer event and national Celebrate Trails Day. This April ride of 20 miles will span the width of the town of Plainfield featuring the paved Vandalia Trail, plus several other connected trails. Please note that riders participate at their own risk & minors must be accompanied by an adult responsible for them.
DETAILS
Meeting point: https://goo.gl/maps/EUxvdp9ftqS2
The group will meet at 9:30 AM at the south end of the parking lot of Plainfield’s Richard A. Carlucci Recreation and Aquatic Center, then first ride west to the end of Plainfield’s Vandalia Trail, followed by a return trip through Plainfield to the east end of its Vandalia Trail, plus short side trips on several connected trails in Plainfield, one of which will include a stop at the Historic National Road interpretive panel next to White Lick Creek in Plainfield. There will also be several options available for a lunch stop along the way.
Ride route & meeting point: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1vdVgbknffsHzg9lKOGyvSzjsB7CdDZU&fbclid=IwY2xjawH3Ln5leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHT8zPih3RT2yysQbNpGc2GCCmsgebP9hWvGTVMwwz-t36hci6xRdqQ-B2A_aem_1VOQi_JeUkAvI-CeH9R6Ow&ll=39.71533782979843%2C-86.38730565&z=14
Greater Indy Trailways
https://thetrailways.com/
Celebrate Trails Day
https://www.railstotrails.org/celebrate-trails/
Vandalia Trail
https://www.facebook.com/VandaliaTrail
https://www.nrht.org/vandalia
https://www.townofplainfield.com/171/Parks-Trails
Indiana National Road Association
https://www.facebook.com/IndianaNationalRoad/
https://indiananationalroad.com/
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Vandalia Trail (Plainfield, IN) - south end of recreation center parking lot at 651 Vestal Road (see Meeting Point in Details), 651 Vestal Rd, Plainfield, IN 46168-3309, United States
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