Indianapolis, IN: Eagle Creek Loop
On this easy 6-mile loop, you'll cross Eagle Creek Reservoir on a scenic causeway, wander lovely woods, and catch views from a waterfront lookout.
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Mapped by Swati Gunale
Trail Facts
- Distance: 9.7
Waypoints
ECL001
Location: 39.8555297851562, -86.2935104370117
Cross Eagle Creek Pkwy. and follow trail heading W. In next 500 ft., pass trail marker MS and cross Eagle Beach Dr. Stay straight on path where side trails enter
ECL002
Location: 39.8647918701172, -86.3010330200195
Turn R @ bottom of wooden stairs; head SE. To the W, sailboats glide by marina on glassy water
ECL003
Location: 39.868579864502, -86.2985076904297
Straight @ 4-way (M10) to continue N through woods. In 450 ft., go L @ T, heading SW
ECL004
Location: 39.8686294555664, -86.3009414672852
Pass South Overlook (climb stairs of deck for views of vibrant foliage and water), then descend hill. Turn R onto causeway, a dirt corridor across middle of reservoir; kayakers, canoeists paddle by on both sides of trail
ECL005
Location: 39.8771591186523, -86.2979507446289
Keep straight @ 3-way; side trail leads to nature center
ECL006
Location: 39.8771781921387, -86.2953567504883
Cross road, then head E @ FT4 on well-marked Volksmarch Trail under golden canopy of elm and ash
ECL007
Location: 39.8761100769043, -86.2908630371094
L @ 4-way (FT3), heading E
ECL008
Location: 39.8748588562012, -86.2887115478516
L @ 4-way (FT2)
ECL009
Location: 39.8685684204102, -86.2953567504883
L @ 3-way (NE3) for brief stretch S
ECL010
Location: 39.8679389953613, -86.2938766479492
L onto Big Pine Dr. In 800 ft., pick up trail on R side of road
ECL011
Location: 39.866870880127, -86.2917175292969
L onto 62nd St. for 450 ft., then R onto Reed Rd., heading S
ECL012
Location: 39.8610610961914, -86.2902221679688
Turn R into woods, following trail W, then S. Stay straight @ SE5 and SE2 during final .5-mi. stretch to trailhead
Views of Eagle Creek Reservoir
Location: 39.873779296875, -86.3061218261719
©Swati Gunale
The Causeway
Location: 39.8726272583008, -86.3061676025391
©Swati Gunale
Marshy Views
Location: 39.8629341125488, -86.3007888793945
©Swati Gunale
Volksmarch Trail
Location: 39.877197265625, -86.298225402832
©Swati Gunale
