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SaveIndianapolis trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Horseback, Winter Fat Biking and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often faint trail and flowy. Scenery includes creeks, views and wildflowers. Common trail features include bridges, jumps and berms. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include restrooms and huts. Popular destinations include Fort Harrison State Park, The Headquarters MTB Skills Park @ Washington Park and Southwestway Park.
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- Mountain Bike
69 trails
- Gravel Bike
23 trails
- Adaptive Bike
8 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
13 trails
- Horse
15 trails
- Hike
98 trails
- Trail Running
98 trails
Region Details
- 23
- 1
- 27
- 13
- 4
- 1
Region Status
Caution as of Oct 20, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 116
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 69
- Trails E-Bike
- 4
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 23
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 8
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 13
- Trails Horse
- 15
- Trails Hike
- 98
- Trails Trail Running
- 98
- Total Distance
- 82 miles
- Total Descent
- 2,782 ft
- Total Vertical
- 291 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 937 ft
- Reports
- 2,831
- Photos
- 152
- Completed Counter
- 10,498
Sub Regions
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Fort Harrison State Park
- 4
- 2
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Indy Cycloplex
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Southwestway Park
- 7
- 7
- 1
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The Headquarters MTB Skills Park @ Washington Park
- 1
- 13
- 3
- 3
- 1
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Town Run Trail Park
- 3
- 1
Popular Indianapolis Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.1 • 2 miles • 57 ft • 443 •
The South Loop is on land donated by Oliver Daugherty to the Central Indiana Land Trust. The trail in a recreation easement thanks to Oliver Daugherty. The area was historically used to quarry sand. Sections are in woods, but much of...
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 8 ft • 428 •
This section of Town Run is a long the white river and twists and turns through a wooded floodplain. The trail is directional, with the direction changing by day. Please look at the directional signs at the trail head.
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 1,296 ft • 5 ft • 420 •
This is a short section between Talking Tree and the 465 Bridge. If twists through a wooded area along the White River. The trail is directional by day. Please look at the directional signage at intersections.
• 95 ★ 4.5 • 1,667 ft • 0 ft • 417 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. It features drop. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 32 ft • 412 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 32 ft green climb. It features berm and drop. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 13 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 3.7 • 4 miles • 324 ft • 388 •
Intermediate skill level trail with technical climbs along ravines, roots, and a long flowy downhill section towards the end.
• 80 ★ 4.3 • 1 mile • 127 ft • 374 •
Nice relaxing loop around the base of Mann Hill. Parts run along the side of the hill. MIld grades allow some decent speed to be achieved in some sections while avoiding any difficult climbing. All users allowed
• 85 ★ 3.7 • 3 miles • 209 ft • 364 •
Intermediate skill level trail with rock gardens, roots, fallen tree crossings, bridges, optional creek crossings, and some fast flowy sections periodically throughout the second half. Many tree crossings are tall and very blunt with...
Indianapolis Mountain Bike Routes
★ 3.4 • 7 miles • 99 ft • 8 • Loop •
The full loop consisting of the north and south ends of Town Run Trail Park.
7 miles • 112 ft • 5 • Loop •
Town Run is directional now by day. Check trail signage to determine which direction. I think it runs...
• 13 miles • 218 ft • 15 •
• 16 miles • 711 ft • 8 •
• 14 miles • 1,322 ft • 21 •
Photos of Indianapolis Mountain Bike
Videos of Indianapolis Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| chuckalouie | add | report | activity #106284122 and 1 more | Oct 20, 2026 @ 1:33pm Oct 20, 2026 |
| chuckalouie | add | report | activity #106154139 and 1 more | Oct 18, 2026 @ 11:58am Oct 18, 2026 |
| Minechaser09 | ridden | trail | activity #105772728 and 1 more | Oct 12, 2026 @ 2:43pm Oct 12, 2026 |
| Minechaser09 | ridden | trail | activity #105772727 | Oct 12, 2026 @ 2:43pm Oct 12, 2026 |
| Indymtb | add | report | activity #105327987 and 6 more | Oct 6, 2026 @ 4:31am Oct 6, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| report | Forgot to mention there is a down tree | Dec 4, 2022 @ 11:02am Dec 4, 2022 | ||
| report | Oh!!! Also the grass has been trimmed on the... | Jul 24, 2021 @ 7:41am Jul 24, 2021 | ||
| report | Trimmed back grass on 4 power line trail... | Jun 6, 2021 @ 3:07pm Jun 6, 2021 | ||
| report | Where are these trails? | Apr 18, 2021 @ 5:16pm Apr 18, 2021 | ||
| trail | Awesome trail. Super technical rock garden... | Apr 18, 2021 @ 8:35am Apr 18, 2021 |
Local Badges
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10 Green Trails243 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k8 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge60 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k8 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge60 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| The Headquarters Mountain Bike Skills Park | skill park | Indianapolis | |
| Indy Cycloplex BMX / Skate Park | skill park | Indianapolis | |
| Lake Sullivan BMX Track | skill park | Indianapolis |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 69 | 71 miles | 2,343 ft | 18 miles | 289 ft | #969 | #2 | 138 | 2,831 | 3 | 27,990 | |
| E-Bike | 4 | 2,661 ft | 7 ft | 722 ft | 20 ft | 617 | 858 | |||||
| Gravel Bike | 23 | 46 miles | 676 ft | 11 miles | 236 ft | #1,519 | #2 | 36 | 104 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 8 | 43 miles | 623 ft | 11 miles | 236 ft | #1,628 | #2 | 265 | 1 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 13 | 10 miles | 807 ft | 2 miles | 190 ft | #1,846 | #4 | 411 | ||||
| Horse | 15 | 9 miles | 525 ft | 2 miles | 200 ft | #1,734 | #8 | 211 | ||||
| Hike | 98 | 79 miles | 2,418 ft | 19 miles | 292 ft | #2,191 | #2 | 2,811 | 921 | |||
| Trail Running | 98 | 79 miles | 2,418 ft | 19 miles | 292 ft | #1,242 | #2 | 14 | 2,811 | 945 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Indianapolis?
Indianapolis has 6 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Indianapolis?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Indianapolis are:
- Big Fire North (4.3/5)
- Big Fire South (4.3/5)
- Talking Tree North to End (4.2/5)
- Upper Cottonwood (4.2/5)
- Talking Tree to 465 (4.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Indianapolis?
There are 19 parking locations listed in Indianapolis. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Indianapolis?
The longest trail in Indianapolis is Lawrence Creek at 3.9 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Indianapolis?
The best hiking trails in Indianapolis are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Indianapolis?
The best trail running trails in Indianapolis are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Indianapolis?
Indianapolis has a total of 116 trails. Of those, 69 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Indianapolis to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Indianapolis?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Indianapolis is Lawrence Creek with 324 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Indianapolis?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Indianapolis is Lawrence Creek with 318 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Indianapolis?
Indianapolis supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Indianapolis?
The following bike services are available in Indianapolis:
- Bike Shop (7)
- Trail Association (2)
- Race Team (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Indianapolis?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Indianapolis is Mann Summit North with an average grade of 12.8%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Indianapolis?
Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Indianapolis. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Indianapolis?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Indianapolis are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Indianapolis?
The overall region status for Indianapolis is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 44 trails:
- Clear / Green: 40
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
- Significant Issue / Amber: 3
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What are the trail conditions in Indianapolis?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Indianapolis:
- Ideal: 2 trails
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Indianapolis?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Indianapolis are: View all mountain biking routes in Indianapolis.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Indianapolis?
The most popular Strava segments in Indianapolis are:
- the Ridge (4,962 athletes)
- TIGHT & TECHNICAL (4,635 athletes)
- HIGHWAY TO HAIRPIN (4,632 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Indianapolis?
There are 8 technical trail features (TTFs) in Indianapolis. Some popular features include:
- Bridge (Bridge)
- A-Frame (Optional) (A-Frame)
- A-Frame (Optional) (A-Frame)
- TTF (Rock Garden)
- TTF (Wallride)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Indianapolis?
Yes, there are 8 accessible/adaptive trails in Indianapolis. View all adaptive trails in Indianapolis for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Indianapolis?
There are 2 local clubs or associations listed in the Indianapolis directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Indianapolis?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Indianapolis are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Indianapolis?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Indianapolis are:
- South Loop (4.1/5)
- Talking Tree to 465 (5/5)
- Start to Talking Tree (4/5)
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