Explore the Nickel Plate Trail 

Walk, run, or bike the newly completed Fishers Nickel Plate Trail, stretching five miles from 96^th Street to 146^th Street. You can even continue north at 146^th Street into Noblesville to enjoy their miles of trail. Check out these blog posts to get started exploring the trail:

• A Day on the Nickel Plate Trail: Teens Take the Trail 
• A Day on the Nickel Plate Trail: Where to Take Out-of-Town Visitors 
• Must-See Stops on the Nickel Plate Trail 
• 5 Things to Know about the Blazing the Trail Mural 
• Ultimate Guide to Shopping & Dining in the Nickel Plate District 

By the Community, For the Community

In 2018, we asked the community to help us turn the Nickel Plate railway into a whole new kind of public space by sharing their ideas and suggestions for the Fishers portion of the Nickel Plate Trail.

Between an online suggestion box, community events, activities and think tanks, and the incredible effort by our local schools, that simple request resulted in an outpouring of support. We asked people to “be bold, be original and be heard,” and they were!

In 2019, the City unveiled the Nickel Plate Trail Master Plan, a long-range master plan for the one-a-kind public space that featured ideas from residents, students, community groups, and more. The plan was created by the Nickel Plate Trail Master Planning Committee comprised of Fishers residents and community leaders, in collaboration with NBBJ and Ex2 Partners. Check out the Master Plan.

Trail Construction 

Paving has been completed from 106^th Street to 146^th Street. These paved portions are now open for pedestrian and bicycle access. Motorized vehicles are prohibited, unless required for accessibility purposes. Coordination and planning are underway with Indianapolis for the southern portion of the trail, between 96^th Street and 106^th Street. 

Trail Rules & Safety

• Use caution at trail crossings and use the signal button located at intersections to notify motorists of your presence. The flashing yellow lights at intersections along the trail warn motorists of pedestrians but does not require vehicles to stop, so proceed with caution when crossing. You can learn more about safe crossing with the video above.
• Mile markers have been installed every tenth of a mile along the trail and should be used as location markers in the event of an on-trail emergency. Trail users should dial 9-1-1 from their cell phone in the event of an emergency.  
• The City of Fishers has installed rule signage along the trail to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all trail users on the multi-use path. Rules include:
• Smoking and alcohol use are not permitted while on the trail.  
• The trail is open daily from dawn to dusk. The downtown core portion, from South Street to Lantern Road, will be open daily from 6 a.m. to midnight once constructed.  
• Self-propelled modes of transportation are welcome on the trail. Any mode of transportation that is motorized is prohibited unless required for accessibility purposes. Horses are also prohibited.
• Stay to the right and pass on the left. Do not block the path for other trail users. When approaching from behind, communicate before passing and say, “On the left” to give others time to respond.
• Adjust speed for path conditions and other trail users. Be especially careful while passing pedestrians, children, and dogs. Always maintain safe speed and control. The downtown core of the trail has a maximum speed limit of 10 mph.
• Pets are allowed if kept under control and on a six foot or shorter leash at all times. Pick up pet waste and dispose of it in proper receptacles.
• Respect the trail environment. Do not litter, remove plants, disturb wildlife, graffiti, or damage the trail or surroundings. Stay on the trail to help reduce erosion.
• Park and access the trail from established trailheads only. Respect private property. Do not trespass or cut through adjacent properties or yards.
• Do not promote or sell commercial products on the trail unless permitted by City of Fishers.