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Upper Fall Creek Loop Trail
4.2 ★★★★☆ 82 Google reviews · Running trail in Indianapolis, Indiana · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- 1 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Upper Fall Creek Loop Trail'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.
Unpaved trail bordering a small lake and pond that floods during certain times of the year.
What runners say about Upper Fall Creek Loop Trail
“Hung around for a moment then went on her beautiful way.”
“it was a little bit creepy and lonely but I really enjoyed the trees the walk it's a good place for dogs and if you want a quiet place to go so I'm giving it a five-star”
“A good place to take your dog for a walk I've even caught a 20 pound catfish out of there So the fishing isn't bad either.”
Great little spot for fishing, not too many people. There is a trail all around the pond but only partially stoned path that gets very wet with the rain. Parking lot is small, but you can also gain access to it behind the Kroger and strip mall buildings.
A nice serene loop for walking, with a couple of small off shoots. Usually a very small amount of people are here so it can be pretty isolated if you can find the right place, though you might still hear the traffic. I love it in the winter.
it was a little bit creepy and lonely but I really enjoyed the trees the walk it's a good place for dogs and if you want a quiet place to go so I'm giving it a five-star
Love the scenery and quiet. Great for fishing, exercise and dog walking
Trail conditions & character
“A nice little loop around a small body of water, looks like nice fishing spots.”
“Parking lot is small, but you can also gain access to it behind the Kroger and strip mall buildings.”
“Hung around for a moment then went on her beautiful way.”
“it was a little bit creepy and lonely but I really enjoyed the trees the walk it's a good place for dogs and if you want a quiet place to go so I'm giving it a five-star”
“it was a little bit creepy and lonely but I really enjoyed the trees the walk it's a good place for dogs and if you want a quiet place to go so I'm giving it a five-star”
Plan your run at Upper Fall Creek Loop Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- Loop distance1 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitefunfinder.indy.gov
- Phone+1 317-327-7275
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–9 pm |
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