Bloomington Rail Trail — gravel return from Country Club Drive
Indiana · Rail-trail
At Country Club Drive join the main gravel Bloomington Rail Trail south. Ride up to its two-mile connection with Clear Creek Trail and retrace. Do not count the paved B-Line north of the start or the soft 900-foot Southern Meadows spur as part of this ride.
Plan your ride
- Location
- Bloomington · Indiana
- Ride length
- Up to 4 miles return
- Ride format
- Out and back
- Surface
- Gravel main rail trail; soft neighborhood spur excluded
- Road crossings
- Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure.
- Elevation
- Mostly rail-corridor terrain; gravel, ruts and wet patches require wider tires and extra effort. No surveyed maximum grade.
- Starting location
- Bloomington Rail Trail public Country Club Drive access, Bloomington, IN
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
City-published whole-trail reference. Follow the written public start; this point is not the chosen trailhead or a parking location.
Bloomington Rail Trail — gravel return from Country Club Drive — detailed guide
Source review: 2026-10-22. A dated source review does not guarantee current-day conditions.
A selected outing on a documented improved bicycle route. Follow the stated public start and course.
Start and parking
Start: Bloomington Rail Trail public Country Club Drive access, Bloomington, IN.
City identifies a parking area at Country Club Drive, with a seasonal fountain and waste receptacle. Follow posted public parking terms and walk to the trail.
Ride and distance
Selected ride: Up to 4 miles return. Format: Out and back.
Ride: At Country Club Drive join the main gravel Bloomington Rail Trail south. Ride up to its two-mile connection with Clear Creek Trail and retrace. Do not count the paved B-Line north of the start or the soft 900-foot Southern Meadows spur as part of this ride.
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Surface and effort
Gravel main rail trail; soft neighborhood spur excluded. Mostly rail-corridor terrain; gravel, ruts and wet patches require wider tires and extra effort. No surveyed maximum grade.
Crossings and shared use
Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure. Yield to pedestrians, keep right, and slow at blind corners. Stop at barriers; never use a traffic-road detour to bypass a trail closure.
Hours, costs and access
Use daylight and obey posted trail, park and parking hours. Follow current public visitor-parking terms; reserved activities and events have separate conditions.
Reviewed 2026-10-22. City profile updated February 2026 expressly identifies the two-mile gravel bicycle corridor and distinguishes the soft neighborhood spur. Use only dry, firm main tread. Electric bicycles are allowed under the city trail rule at a maximum operating speed of 20 mph; other motor vehicles are prohibited. This is a source review, not a same-day inspection. Recheck the linked manager before travel.
Map and Directions
Use the named public start and its posted parking signs. The map reference identifies the facility or selected trail area; it is not a surveyed parking stall or navigable route line. Bicycle and e-bike rules can differ; only ordinary bicycle use is established unless noted.