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Best Mountain Biking in Indiana

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#1. Prairie Creek Reservoir

  
Motorcycles and ATVs have long used this trail system. The result is a honeycomb of paths bent on criss-crossing each other. The good news is that Muncie-area mountain bikers have trails near town.…
From the guidebook "Mountain Bike America: Indiana"
Muncie , IN - Mountain Biking - 5 miles    Best Trail in IN - Click to view all (About Top Trails)
Published by The Globe Pequot Press

#2. Town Run Trail Park

  
Even with losing its premier northern trails (gaze affectionately at the glistening strip mall), Town Run Trail park still offers Indy cyclists the best singletrack in town. The remainder of the trai…
From the guidebook "Mountain Bike America: Indiana"
Indianapolis , IN - Mountain Biking - 8 miles    Best Trail in IN - Click to view all (About Top Trails)
Published by The Globe Pequot Press

#3. Madison's County Roads

  
Don't be fooled. These county roads offer up a great mountain bike ride. Near Madison, these gravel and paved roads hold some long, steep climbs that leave cyclists shifting into their granny gears…
From the guidebook "Mountain Bike America: Indiana"
Madison , IN - Mountain Biking - 16.8 miles   
Published by The Globe Pequot Press

#4. Central Canal Towpath

  
The Central Canal Towpath, formerly the Indianapolis Water Company Canal, starts at Heslar Naval Armory and cuts a flat path past many notable Indy tourist sights. The gravel path passes the Indianap…
From the guidebook "Mountain Bike America: Indiana"
Indianapolis , IN - Mountain Biking - 5.6 miles   
Published by The Globe Pequot Press

#5. Calumet Trail

  
The demise of the paved Calumet Trail was a sad day for road cyclists. Mountain bikers, however, rejoiced in having the trail fall into their Lycra-clad laps. The trail is wide, flat, and perfect fo…
From the guidebook "Mountain Bike America: Indiana"
Michigan City , IN - Mountain Biking - 9.9 miles   
Published by The Globe Pequot Press

#6. River's Edge Trail

  
Welcome to introductory singletrack 101. The trails are basic enough that Bicycle Garage allows customers to actually test-ride bicycles on them. The rudimentary route has no climbs and is a great l…
From the guidebook "Mountain Bike America: Indiana"
Indianapolis , IN - Mountain Biking - 8 miles   
Published by The Globe Pequot Press

#7. Hickory Ridge Recreation Area

  
This forty-three mile trail system is the largest and best mountain biking trail system in the state. The variety of terrain will satisfy all levels of cyclists. And maps at major trail intersection…
From the guidebook "Mountain Bike America: Indiana"
Norman Station , IN - Mountain Biking - 12.2 miles   
Published by The Globe Pequot Press

#8. J. B. Franke Park

  
Franke Park has really served mountain bikers well as a model multi-use park. Mountain biking has peacefully co-existed with many other activities for years. The trails themselves are not a travel d…
From the guidebook "Mountain Bike America: Indiana"
Fort Wayne , IN - Mountain Biking - 10 miles   
Published by The Globe Pequot Press

#9. Shirley Creek Trail, West Loop

  
Located about 10 miles east of Orleans in northwestern Orange County. The West Loops were much better blazed than the East, had less dead wood, and the climbs were farther apart. Even so, plenty of…
From the guidebook "Mountain Bike! Midwest"
Orleans , IN - Mountain Biking - 17 miles   
Published by Menasha Ridge Press

#10. France Park

  
The fifteen miles of trails within France Park range from flat and easy to gnarly and difficult. Some descents will cause cyclists to take pause and consider walking down. A few cobbled climbs will…
From the guidebook "Mountain Bike America: Indiana"
Logansport , IN - Mountain Biking - 4.2 miles   
Published by The Globe Pequot Press

#11. Gnaw Bone Camp

  
Located twenty-two miles east of Bloomington on IN 135. If you're looking for that self-contained area of mountain bike challenges and charming services, this is by far one of the best in the state.…
From the guidebook "Mountain Bike! Midwest"
Nashville , IN - Mountain Biking - 20 miles   
Published by Menasha Ridge Press

#12. Wapehani Mountain Bike Park

  
This is the first park in Indiana to be designated solely as a mountain bike park. The property, formerly a Boy Scout camp, harbors many challenging twisting trails. The park is also a popular stop…
From the guidebook "Mountain Bike America: Indiana"
Bloomington , IN - Mountain Biking - 7 miles   
Published by The Globe Pequot Press

#13. Rum Village Pathway

  
Who knew so much trail could be packed into such a small area? Instead of criss-crossing many trails like other Hoosier micro-trail systems, volunteers from the Northern Indiana Mountain Bike Associa…
From the guidebook "Mountain Bike America: Indiana"
South Bend , IN - Mountain Biking - 4 miles   
Published by The Globe Pequot Press

#14. Nebo Ridge Trail

  
Formerly known as the Knobstone Trail, Nebo Ridge Trail has long been a popular spot amongst mountain bikers. The hills are rolling, not excruciating, but challenging nonetheless. Since most of the…
From the guidebook "Mountain Bike America: Indiana"
Story , IN - Mountain Biking - 8.3 miles   
Published by The Globe Pequot Press

#15. Kekionga MTB Trail

  
Huntington is unique for the fact that it is the first state park property to allow mountain biking. The pilot program has been a great success in that mountain bikers love it, the property manager s…
From the guidebook "Mountain Bike America: Indiana"
Huntington , IN - Mountain Biking - 11.4 miles   
Published by The Globe Pequot Press

#16. Gnaw Bone Camp

  
Many Hoosier mountain bikers were introduced to the sport at Gnaw Bone. Indiana's best private-property trail system has been welcoming fat-tire visitors for years. The 25-mile system harbors challe…
From the guidebook "Mountain Bike America: Indiana"
Gnaw Bone , IN - Mountain Biking - 7.1 miles   
Published by The Globe Pequot Press

#17. Tipsaw Lake

  
Tipsaw Lake, one of Hoosier National Forest's newest recreation areas, offers more than five miles of predominantly singletrack trail circling the lake. This is a great route on which to introduce no…
From the guidebook "Mountain Bike America: Indiana"
Bandon , IN - Mountain Biking - 5.2 miles   
Published by The Globe Pequot Press

#18. Nebo Ridge

  
Located just south of Story, which is about 30 miles southwest of Columbus or 20 miles south of Nashville. This is a wonderful trail with plenty of variety. Although there are some demanding climbs,…
From the guidebook "Mountain Bike! Midwest"
Story , IN - Mountain Biking - 17 miles   
Published by Menasha Ridge Press

#19. Huntington Lake--Kekionga Trail

  
Located off IN 5 in Huntington. Huntington Lake is used for flood control by the Army Corps of Engineers, and for this reason riding here can be a different experience every time you come. When the w…
From the guidebook "Mountain Bike! Midwest"
Huntington , IN - Mountain Biking - 11 miles   
Published by Menasha Ridge Press

#20. Shirley Creek

  
Shirley Creek is used predominantly by horseback riders. For mountain bikers who don't mind sharing the multi-use trail, challenging rides await. Away from the hitching racks, more than 11 miles of…
From the guidebook "Mountain Bike America: Indiana"
French Lick , IN - Mountain Biking - 8.75 miles   
Published by The Globe Pequot Press

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