Morgan-Monroe State Forest – Low Gap Trailhead loop from Champlin Meadows

Morgan-Monroe State Forest – Low Gap Trailhead loop from Champlin Meadows

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Morgan-Monroe State Forest – Low Gap Trailhead loop from Champlin Meadows

03:54

81.0km

600m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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36.6 km

East South Shore Drive Along Lake Lemon

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Lake Lemon is located 10 miles northeast of Bloomington, Indiana. It is the 11th largest lake in Indiana with a size of 1,650 acres, and 24 miles of shoreline. The …

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51.5 km

Morgan-Monroe State Forest

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Morgan-Monroe State Forest is the second-largest state forest in Indiana, encompassing 24,000 acres. This deciduous forest that was once abandoned farmland was abandoned due to the rocky and poor soil …

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54.4 km

Low Gap Trailhead

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The Low Gap Trail creates a loop within the Morgan-Monroe State Forest. The loop covers some ground in the forest's backcountry and is sure to offer some solitude.

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54.9 km

Picturesque paved trail winding through the forest

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It goes right along the main road. If this is on your route, hit it!

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60.2 km

Breaking Away Trail, Morgan-Monroe State Forest

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Affectionately referred to as the “Breaking Away Trail” based on the 1979 movie about the Little 500 bicycle race held annually at Indiana University. The 5 mile long paved trail …

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81.0 km

End point

Parking

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