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B&O Trailhead at CR 500 E

4.8 ★★★★★ 60 Google reviews · Running trail in Danville, Indiana · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
4 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from B&O Trailhead at CR 500 E'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.

Paved4 miScenicRestroomsQuiet

Park with a trail that's suitable for walking, running, and biking.

What runners say about B&O Trailhead at CR 500 E

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (60 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Very nice canopy, beautiful scenery, lovely flowers, the bridge view is breath- taking.”

🏃 great for running 2 mentions

“This is a nice smooth trail that is great for running, walking, biking, or roller blades.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Nice and quiet on the west end, will be happy when they extend it even further westward.”

This is where you park to access the trail if you don't live in one of the many neighborhoods that surround the trail. It is less busy than the Monon, except maybe on Grand Park to Sheridan extension. There is a beautiful bridge over the French Lick creek.

★★★★★ — Paul , Jul 2022

The B & O is a great trail! Less traffic and less congested than the Monon. Very nice canopy, beautiful scenery, lovely flowers, the bridge view is breath- taking. The only drawback is no restrooms, only good ole nature. It is definitely a must do trail.

★★★★★ — Wayne , Aug 2018

This is a nice smooth trail that is great for running, walking, biking, or roller blades. There is a great view over Whitelick creek too. More parking is available at 500 west.

★★★★★ — Jonathan , Apr 2019

Good use of the trail... Could have a future... Needs better connections .. Overall a great venue to move for everyone.

★★★★☆ — Arabica , Sep 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 60 reviews →

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.

🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“Very nice canopy, beautiful scenery, lovely flowers, the bridge view is breath- taking.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 4 mentions

“This is a nice smooth trail that is great for running, walking, biking, or roller blades.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Nice and quiet on the west end, will be happy when they extend it even further westward.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“The only drawback is no restrooms, only good ole nature.”

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Plan your run at B&O Trailhead at CR 500 E

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • Distance4 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitebotrail.org
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Hours

Monday 7 am–9 pm
Tuesday 7 am–9 pm
Wednesday 7 am–9 pm
Thursday 7 am–9 pm
Friday 7 am–9 pm
Saturday 7 am–9 pm
Sunday 7 am–9 pm

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 Trailhead at CR 500 E

Baltimore and Ohio Walkway, Danville, IN 46122

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Running trails near Danville

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

1.5 miles away

B&O Trail Bridge over White Lick Creek

4.8 ★★★★★ 62 reviews

Brownsburg, IN

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Outdoor green space with a paved recreational path for walking, cycling and running.

1.6 miles away

Williams Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 886 reviews

Brownsburg, IN

MixedShadedDog-friendly

Park featuring a playground & a splash pad, plus a paved trail, basketball & wooded areas.

1.7 miles away

Stephens Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 107 reviews

Brownsburg, IN

PavedShadedDog-friendly

2.1 miles away

B&O Trail at SR267

4.8 ★★★★★ 135 reviews

Brownsburg, IN

PavedShadedScenic

Park featuring a paved trail for walking and biking, plus nature and overlooks.

2.1 miles away

B & O Trail Association

4.3 ★★★★☆ 10 reviews

Brownsburg, IN

2.6 miles away

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Nearby towns

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.