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Birdseye Trail , Hoosier National Forest, Birdseye, IN 6 or 12 MI loops. The 6 MI loop is the main trail. It is mostly double track to back roads. Fairly Easy trail, some rocky sections. Trail stays clear all year. The 12 MI loop is a branch off of the main loop. It is mostly single track and has some good climbs. This section is marked by the little blue arrows. This trail is sometimes grown up in summer. From I-64 go to Exit 72 - Hwy. 145. Go north for 6 mi. Look for sign. Turn east on to a gravel/dirt road. Just over 1 MI look for small road to the right with a gate. Start at the gate.
Doin' It Outdoors, Liberty, IN From US 27 South of Richmond, Take Brownsville Rd (look for Scagg's Oil) west out of Liberty until the road forks at Patterson Road (look for tree farm sign) Stay right and take Patterson Road to the first left (Byrd Rd.), Doin' It Outdoors is on the left after about 1.5 miles. Cost $3. Only open Friday-Sunday. See www.doinitoutdoors.com for more information. Moderate-technical; 10-12 miles total. The Doin' It Outdoors trails are a network of fun single track with a few stretches of easier double track. There is quite a bit of climbing and technical challenges. There are marked and mapped loops for beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Ferdinand State Forest Ferdinand, IN Ferdinand State Forest has nine miles of mountain bike trails that are moderate to difficult. The South Ridge Trail takes riders along the forest's largest lake. Other trails take riders to two of the forest's smaller lakes as well as past an old fire tower.Ferdinand's trails are a nice blend of fire roads and singletrack. There are no horses allowed here, so the trail remains in very good shape with seemingly little maintenance. The singletrack sections can be technically demanding in some spots. Most of the climbs can be ridden, but like most trails in southern Indiana, there are some hills that might require you to walk your bike. France Park , Logansport, IN 4.5 - 18 MI of trails. Moderate riding. Some flat, rocky areas and some big hills. There is a fee for riding at main entrance. From Lafayette take Hwy. 25 north to Logansport, Take Hwy. 35 north to Hwy. 24. Go west on Hwy. 24 approx. 3 mi. Park to left, Look for sign on the right. Franke Park - Fort Wayne, Indiana From I-69, north of Ft. Wayne, go east/southeast on Goshen Rd./Ave. and continue southeast to Sherman Blvd. Turn left (north) onto Sherman Blvd. (following signs for Ft. Wayne Children's Zoo), then turn left onto Park Dr. at J.B. Franke Park sign (before zoo) and follow the road to the Nature Center. Or park at the BMX track for the trails behind it. Approx. 6-15 miles of Single track, Intermediate. There are a variety of trails throughout the rolling wooded terrain in this 280 acre park. The intertwining trails are twisty, turny and challenging, including 1 to 2 miles of short climbs, some steep climbs and ascents, and some fun along the streambed. One trail goes along a cliff by the river, so be careful not to fall in. 25 MI trail system. Difficult, Lots of climbing and steep descents. But fun. You can get a map at the General store. There is a small fee. Take 65S to Hwy. 46 West to Hwy. 135 to the south. Approx. 2 MI to Gnaw bone camp. Turn to the left. There is a sign. Park at the store. Call to see if Open for riding 812 988 4852 Hickory Ridge Hoosier National Forest MAP 6-mile loop near the camp ground. Connected to 43 miles of trails. Mostly hilly, wooded single track and forest roads. Can be linked up with Nebo ridge trail. Take 65 S to hwy. 58. Go west on hwy. 58 to County road 1250 west. Look for the Hickory Ridge sing or the right. Go north on country road 1250 west to route 650 north. Follow road to split, take right split follow to the Hickory Ridge camping area. Also used by horses. Must have Permit Huntington Lake, Huntington, IN MAP Approx. 12 miles This fast, rolling trail circles the reservoir (Huntington Lake/J. Edward Roush Lake) counter-clockwise. The terrain varies from woods to meadow. It has one creek crossing, a couple of technical ravines and a few good climbs. Be aware that the south side is partially open to hunters, so wear orange during hunting season.From I-69 (south of Fort Wayne), take Hwy. 224 West to Hwy. 5 South. Turn left (south) onto Hwy 5 South and, after driving across the dam, turn left (east) into the main entrance (to Little Turtle SRA) at the 2nd DNR sign. The parking area is approx. 1/2 mile down on the left side of the road. 517 North Warren Road, Huntington, IN 46750 (260) 468-2165 Linton Conservation Club, Linton, IN 4 miles of trails. Moderate riding on rolling reclaimed land. From Hwy 37 at Bloomington take Hwy 45 south 14 mi to Hwy445. Take Hwy 445 west 4 mi to Hwy 54. Follow 54 west approx. 25 mi into Linton. After you pass McDonald's, take the next road to the right at the "Sunset Park" sign. Follow CR 100 west 0.7 miles to the Linton Conservation Club. Turn right into the parking lot. Trail Starts up the rock road to the right just past the restrooms. Follow the rock road. There is two different paths to the right. Second one (just up the small hill and to the left) is the start of the longer trail. The two trails weave in and out of each other.PO Box 599, Shoals, IN 47581, (812) 247-3491 Martin State Forest has over eight miles of easy mountain bike trails with moderate climbs. The majority of the mountain bike trails are comprised of fire lanes and fire roads. The result is some of the most easy-going trails in the state. It's a great place to introduce new riders to the sport, or to take your family or young children. The fire roads are wide, and most hills have easy grades and are fairly smooth. The main loop is five miles long and has three shorter trails cutting across its middle. These shortcut trails are short, but they are more challenging. For example, Trail 2 is only 1.9 miles long, but has a dangerously steep descent and an almost impossible ascent.We recommend calling ahead to the park for trail conditions before riding any State Forest trail. Muscatatuck Park - North Vernon, IN 325 N. State Highway 7, (800) 928-3667 toll free The Park's main entrance and Visitor Center are 1.2 miles from the intersection of US 50 and State Highway #3 & #7. We are less then 15 miles from Interstate 65, and approximately one hour from Indianapolis, Louisville, and Cincinnati. Local riders have been adding some improvements to the trail system over the past couple years. Additional mileage may be added again next year. The reviews by riders from around the state and Kentucky have been great. This years coarse was approximately five miles of technical invigorating woodland trail. Modified loops can be done from one visit to the next. The trail consists of a loop that is mostly difficult, with some moderate sections. Nebo Ridge Trail, Story, IN 8.5 (one way) 17 MI of trail total. Fast single track with lots of ups and downs. You can keep your speed to climb most of the hills with ease. There are other trails, but they are designated for hiking. Take 65 South to Hwy. 46 West to Hwy. 135 to the south. Approx. 9 MI to Story, IN. Go past the Story INN. Follow road for 2.7 MI, you will pass a rock road to the right stay to the left. The parking area is about .5 MI from bridge. Parking area is on left , just before a big hill to the right. Permit needed. RR 4, Box 214, Spencer, IN 47460, (812) 829-2462
Owen-Putnam has fourteen miles of moderate to difficult trails for mountain bikers. Although Owen-Putnam is the state's second smallest state forest, it has the forestry division's longest mountain bike trail. The tiny property's off-road path is also one of the toughest. The main loop is primarily singletrack with few level spots and plenty of tricky descents and climbs that will have some most riders pushing their bikes. Opening the existing bridle trail was easy, but tailoring it to knobby tires may take some time. Many of the wet lowlands are badly pock-marked with hoof prints, and consequently they can turn into large, muddy bogs. Many of the trail markers and signs have been stripped of their bicycle information, and some key markers have been knocked down or removed by disgruntled trail users. Have a good map, such as a topographical map of the area and a compass in case you get lost. This is a great trail when navigated properly and ridden in very dry conditions. When this trail is wet, it can be nearly impossible to ride. It's a relatively short drive from Indianapolis (about one hour).Because of heavy horse use and poor trail design, these trails can be very frustrating to ride (or impossible) when conditions are wet and muddy. We recommend calling ahead to the park for trail conditions before riding any State Forest trail. Tipsaw Lake Rec. Area , Bandon, IN 6 mile trail. Easy riding. From I-64 go to Hwy. 37, exit 80. Go south for 6.5 mi. Look for Tipsaw Recreation Area sign. Turn right into park entrance. Stay on main road until you get the lake. Park near beach, trail starts to the right into opening in a field go to the right (up a hill into single track). Looping around Tipsaw Lake, this trail is mostly flat, with a couple moderate climbs and some rocky parts. It includes a couple challenging stream crossings and a soft, muddy section. Beginners get real mountain biking here (rocky sections, shallow ravines and climbs) without being overwhelmed. It's fun for intermediate riders, too.Indianapolis, On 96th Street West of Allisonville Rd. Nice little trail for a quick ride. (8 mile approx.) Great for beginners or half day ride. Lots of fun jumps and curves. Fun for ALL !! The trail runs through approx. 160 acres of wooded land along the west side of White River in Indy's first official mountain bike park (between 82nd St. and 96th St.). There are lots of tight twists and turns on this fast trail through rolling terrain, as well as a couple of short, steep climbs and descents. The trail should be ridden clockwise during the day, although at night it can be ridden in either direction. The trail is marked with several orange arrows to help guide you.Valley Branch Retreat - PDF Map Valley Branch Retreat is a family owned facility nestled in the wooded hills of Brown County. Covering over 500 acres, there are endless journeys to endure while visiting. With over 25 miles of Nationally Accredited mountain biking, hiking trails, four acre fishing and swimming lake, canoes, paddle boats, and 7 Paintball Fields with Pro-Shop, you and your family can make the visit a vacation while camping in the full-hookup campground. Or, spend the night in the brand new cabins. Visit the Conference Hall which seats over 200, perfect for weddings, company meetings, and school/ church events Wapehani MTB Park , Bloomington, IN 7 Miles of trails. Moderate riding with some good climbs. Just off 37 to the East on 2nd Street, 1/4 mi from exit. Look for sign on right - Weimer Rd. Take Weimer Rd South about 3/4 mi - turn on rock road to the right, follow for 1/4 mi to parking lot.
Westwood Trails New Castle, Indiana Directions from NE side of Indy - approx 40 min drive: Take SR 36/67 to McCordsville, then east on SR 234 to Kennard. DO NOT continue onto 234, but go straight thru onto 200 S until you hit a "T" at 400 W.Go left approx 1/8 mile and take the first right on 175 S. At the next "T", 275 W, take a right and you're there.From Fishers: - Take I-69 North to SR 38 in Pendleton. go east thru Cadiz until you intersect with SR 234/38. Take a right at 275 W and go south (look for signs) until you see the park.From I-70: Go east on I-70. Go north on SR 3 for about 3-3.5 miles to Cherry Street. There is a stop light at the Cherry Street intersection. Look for a large cemetery on the right. Turn left onto Cherry Street. Immediately after making your left, curve to the left and veer onto 100S. Stay on 100S for a few miles until it "T's" at 275W. Turn left onto 275W. Follow 275W until you see the park entrance on your left. Winona Lake - Warsaw, IN MAP 7 1/2 miles of trails. Take US 31 south from South Bend to US 30 E. Go to Warsaw and turn right on Center St. once in Warsaw (at the Bob Evans intersetion). Proceed for 2 lights on Center and turn left on to Argonne Rd. Go to the stoplight, straight through the intersection and that becomes Park Ave. Follow Park Ave through Winona Lake past City Park on the right, over a bridge, and the next road on the left is Boys City Dr. Follow Boys City Drive to the main entrance of the Winona Lake Trail System. Parking is located inside the main entrance. Young's Creek Trail , Young's Creek, Paoli, IN MAP 11 mile loop. Difficult riding. Some real nice climbs and downhill's. Horses do use this trail. Take Hwy. 37 south past Paoli. Turn right at the Young's Creek sign, look for a Marathon Station. Go west approx. 0.8 miles and turn right into the trail had parking area. There should be a FR. 707 sign. Permit needed
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