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Lots of forests and hills means the southern part of Indiana is a seriously attractive location for some great biking, and there are lots of great biking trails to choose from there. For scenic variety, the northern part of the state features more even terrain and lots of working farms. Check out some of the great bike trails awaiting you and your quest for adventure in Indiana! There’s a lot of variety to choose from with these courses.

Doin’ it Outdoors is a series of trails near Liberty, Indiana. There is something here for everyone. Inexperienced riders can start with easier trails and work their way up to the more challenging ones. You can even rent bikes here, but you must sign a waiver to ride. The more advanced track offers steep climbs, fast descents, tight twisting singletrack, fallen trees, and low-hanging branches, so wear a helmet! The trails are well-marked and well-maintained so you should be in for an enjoyable ride!

Bluhm County Park near Westville has a 6-mile loop full of hairpin turns, sure to challenge the beginner to intermediate rider. The loop has various interconnections to keep things interesting. The track is completely wooded and can get rather muddy. The trails are well kept and can get you going fairly fast. It’s a great place for novice riders to practice and hone their skills!

While you may see all kinds of bikers at the 96th Street Trail not far from Fishers, this 7 mile section of singletrack is probably better suited to advanced riders. It’s a flowing route with hills like a roller coaster that really result in fast speeds. Make sure you have good brakes! There is also a relatively level, dry dusty area with extremely sharp turns and a levee that crosses over the White River for extra variety and excitement.

If you’re looking for trails devoted to mountain biking as a sport, head over toward Indianapolis to check out the Town Run Trail Park. This 6-mile loop was created specifically for biking and includes lots of great features like sections of roller coaster like hills, steep inclines, logs to circumvent, and some very fast areas where speed is the name of the game. This is a one-way only trail and you can’t ride at night, but it’s well marked and sees regular improvements, so it’s a place you’ll definitely want to investigate.

Another trail designed with bikers in mind is by Terra Haute. The Plumbers and Steamfitters trail was created by bike shop owners, so the folks at Fat Bikes are a great source of help, information, and tips on how to navigate this one. Built in an area that was previously strip mined, you’ll find lots of steep inclines, some bridges, and technical challenges to keep you on your toes.

Up for a real challenge? Advanced riders can experience a 25-mile route with long killer climbs and challenging, steep downhill descents at Gnawbone Came. Talk about a test of endurance and skill! There are also lots of low branches and slate rock to add to the challenges of this trail near Bloomington. If you’d like a map, there is a general store nearby where you can purchase one.

Indiana, like many other states, has a lot of land dedicated to nature preserves, national forests, and national and state parks, so enjoying nature is a big priority with the Hoosiers. If you want to get some great exercise and experience the wonderful outdoors of the region simultaneously, you’ll find lots of great options for riding your bike in Indiana.

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