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B&O Trail at Raceway

4.7 ★★★★★ 87 Google reviews · Running trail in Indianapolis, Indiana · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from B&O Trail at Raceway's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

PavedOpen 24hWaterQuiet

Clean trail for biking or jogging, featuring wild flowers.

What runners say about B&O Trail at Raceway

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (87 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 7 mentions

“The trail is nicely maintained and even though there was vandalism, they cleaned it up pretty quickly.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Update: I like to volunteer to to keep this trail beautiful.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Quiet, beautiful, paved walk path.”

The B&O Trail is an amazing place to walk or ride your bicycle. It is peaceful and beautiful. You are surrounded by nature and all its beauty. There is parking, water fountains, and restrooms at the Cardinal Bark Park located off of Hornaday Rd in Brownsburg.

★★★★★ — David , Jul 2023

Very well kept and cleaned trail. Well maintained. Perfect place for to take the family out on roller skates, bike ride, or a solo walk/jog.

★★★★★ — Jonathan , Mar 2021

LOVE this Rail Trail! Clean New, and still being finished. Always a joy to walk through the tree tunnels and new trail!

★★★★★ — Samuel , Oct 2017

This is a really nice trail. It's cool even in the heat of summer. I just wished there was a better way to get to it from Raceway road. Unfortunately, if you need a place to park you are out of luck.

★★★★★ — Chris , Oct 2019

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🛣️ Paved surface 4 mentions

“Nice little hidden gem with clean paved trails and wild flowers.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Quiet, beautiful, paved walk path.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“There is parking, water fountains, and restrooms at the Cardinal Bark Park located off of Hornaday Rd in Brownsburg.”

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Plan your run at B&O Trail at Raceway

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadwater — reported by runners
  • Websitebotrail.org
  • Phone(317) 852-3838
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find B&O Trail at Raceway

B&O Trl, Indianapolis, IN 46234

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.