Vandalia Trail — paved Amo return
Indiana · Rail-trail
From Amo follow the paved Vandalia bicycle trail west toward Coatesville for up to three miles and retrace. Stay on the asphalt bicycle route at Crittenden Creek; do not switch to the separate equestrian track or continue onto the more variable Putnam County stone section.
Plan your ride
- Location
- Amo / Coatesville · Indiana
- Ride length
- Up to 6 miles return
- Ride format
- Out and back
- Surface
- Asphalt bicycle/pedestrian rail trail; parallel equestrian tread 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
- Gentle rail corridor with elevated bridge approaches and town crossings. No surveyed maximum grade.
- Starting location
- Vandalia public Amo trailhead, 5042 South Street, Amo, IN 46103
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Approximate named public park/facility reference, not a surveyed entrance or parking stall.
Vandalia Trail — paved Amo return — 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: Vandalia public Amo trailhead, 5042 South Street, Amo, IN 46103.
County supplies the Amo trailhead address and public paved visitor parking near Railroad and Vine Streets. Use the bicycle visitor lot, not assumed horse-trailer spaces; restrooms are seasonal.
Ride and distance
Selected ride: Up to 6 miles return. Format: Out and back.
Ride: From Amo follow the paved Vandalia bicycle trail west toward Coatesville for up to three miles and retrace. Stay on the asphalt bicycle route at Crittenden Creek; do not switch to the separate equestrian track or continue onto the more variable Putnam County stone section.
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Surface and effort
Asphalt bicycle/pedestrian rail trail; parallel equestrian tread excluded. Gentle rail corridor with elevated bridge approaches and town crossings. 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. County explicitly identifies the asphalt bicycle route and separate gravel equestrian path. NRHT status updated November 2025 confirms the separated western corridor and dawn-to-dusk access. The Plainfield section and developing Clayton connections are separate outings. 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.