Monon Trail question

[prduke]

How safe is the monon trail?? This weekend we have some friends coming down and thought we would hit the monon.
Is it safe(r) on the weekend vs a weekday? Probably do dinner and then walk...so maybe 8PM will be out and about?
Should I be worried? Should I carry?

Thanks!

 

[hooky]

Depends on where you're talking about being on the trail. The Trail closes at Dusk, so keep that in mind.

I'd carry regardless.

 

[J_Wales]

You should always carry.... the trail has nothing to do with it.

 

[armedindy]

ive had friends get their bikes stolen when they were younger on the trail, id carry for sure

 

[Bang-bang]

Lot of thugs use the trail, I'd have a package ready.

 

[youngda9]

Lot of thugs use the trail, I'd have a package ready.

Yes, be prepared for the gangsters on stolen bikes...they'll even steal your little girl's bike !!

 

[eldirector]

You should always carry.... the trail has nothing to do with it.

This.

Take all of the normal safety precautions (travel in a group, stay aware, avoid dark/unlit areas, etc...).

The trail seems to be a tad safer up in your area, as compared to downtown. However, it is still a nice secluded area, away from prying eyes, target-rich, and not patrolled frequently.

 

[prduke]

Great -- Thanks for the replies...we will be in a group, be smart, etc....but i will still carry...Thanks!

 

[Kutnupe14]

Can't speak about all portions of the Trail, but north of 96th St there's never been any issues with safety that I know of. However, the 96th St lot has had cars broken into from time to time.

I think that as long as you don't let the sun set on your butt, you should be fine from Broadripple up.

 

[PistolBob]

A guy was shot and killed at 86th street and the Monon at 4PM in the afternoon a couple months ago.