7 - The Whitewater Canal Route
West Harrison to Cedar Grove, Brookville, and Metamora
This map and its embedded images suggest only some of the content of this bicycle tour. For the stories behind these places and why they are important, we hope you will read our book, Bicycling Through Paradise .
The tour is composed of three segments. Total one-way distance is 34 miles, but each segment is fun to ride independently and has something historic to see. Each segment starts and stops in places where you can find parking, food, and bathrooms. Overnight accommodations are available in Metamora for anyone planning a weekend trip.
Tour Distance: 34 miles (one way)
Segment 1 - Harrison to Cedar Grove
- Distance: 14.8 miles
- Terrain: flat to rolling
- Elevation change: gaining 292 ft and losing 213 ft
Segment 2 - Cedar Grove to Brookville
- Distance: 9.2 miles
- Terrain: flat to rolling
- Elevation change: gaining 187 ft and losing 115 ft
Segment 3 - Brookville to Metamora
- Distance: 10.0 miles
- Terrain: rolling terrain
- Elevation change: gaining 203 ft and losing 203 ft
To download the entire route for this trail, click the link to Google Maps HERE
View cyclist input for this route HERE
