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      Ten miles of varied trail type that snakes along the Salt Creek and through the low hills that surround it. Beginner to advanced sections for all skill levels. Easily accessible from I80, I90, and I94, and not far from I65.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      eBikes Allowed: Yes
      AKA: Outback Trail
      Land Status: Municipal Park
      Parking google parking directions
      Access Info:
      Trail head is at 41.587644,-87.140325, in Imagination Glen park. The park entrance is at Portage Ave and McCool Rd in Portage, Indiana.
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      Region Details
      • 2
      • 5
      • 12
      • 5

      Region Status
      Caution as of Nov 20, 2021
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      24
      Trails Mountain Bike
      24
      Trails E-Bike
      24
      Trails Hike
      23
      Trails Trail Running
      23
      Total Distance
      12 miles
      Total Descent
      553 ft
      Total Vertical
      40 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      643 ft
      Reports
      1,620
      Photos
      14
      Ridden Counter
      3,522

      Photos of Outback Trail at Imagination Glen Mountain Bike

      223 |
      Dec 14, 2021 @ 4:38am
      Dec 14, 2021
      70 |
      Aug 31, 2021 @ 6:04am
      Aug 31, 2021
      97 |
      Aug 31, 2021 @ 6:04am
      Aug 31, 2021
      report
      89 |
      Oct 9, 2020 @ 2:13pm
      Oct 9, 2020
      69 |
      Oct 1, 2020 @ 10:47am
      Oct 1, 2020
      report
      trail: Far Creek Run
      111 |
      Jul 19, 2020 @ 7:55pm
      Jul 19, 2020
      report
      93 |
      Aug 20, 2019 @ 10:54pm
      Aug 20, 2019

      Videos of Outback Trail at Imagination Glen Mountain Bike

      Me n Marko on Heaven N Hell (4c)
      trail: Zig Zag
      0:15 | 221 | Jan 13, 2011
      youtuber Midwest Mountain Bike Trails: Imagining Myself...

      8:51 | 440 | Mar 27, 2020

      Recent Trail Reports

      Activity Feed

      usernameactiontypetitledate
      user #1104946ckitteladdreportAccess Trail and 15 more
      Jun 7, 2023 @ 7:38pm
      2 days
      user #2948331yiango14wishlistrouteFull Loop - All Front Side and Most Dark Side Trails
      Jun 1, 2023 @ 8:48am
      Jun 1, 2023
      user #3285180CynicalSparkwishlistregionOutback Trail at Imagination Glen
      May 22, 2023 @ 3:44pm
      May 22, 2023
      user #3066413ngallagher77riddentrailFar Creek Run and 4 more
      May 14, 2023 @ 3:08pm
      May 14, 2023
      user #3049855zack-weberwishlistregionOutback Trail at Imagination Glen
      May 7, 2023 @ 12:17pm
      May 7, 2023

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      user #2217407GreatdanertrailNear Creek RunNice and dry today. One down tree but still...
      Jul 11, 2022 @ 4:13pm
      Jul 11, 2022
      user #2446396SideshowfirereportThe BasementTree across the trail at the exit on the hill...
      Dec 26, 2020 @ 6:37pm
      Dec 26, 2020
      user #2266411001020reportThe BasementI agree!!
      Jul 6, 2020 @ 10:35pm
      Jul 6, 2020
      user #2266411001020reportThe BasementI think in general That some of these trails...
      Jul 2, 2020 @ 10:00pm
      Jul 2, 2020
      user #2266411001020reportLog JamTree fell down on trail
      Jul 2, 2020 @ 12:10pm
      Jul 2, 2020

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Indiana Dunes National Park 4 13.2 km
      Creekside Trails 20 12 57.9 km
      Valparaiso Pathways 158.3 km
      Bluhm County Park 3 311.9 km
      Soldiers Memorial Park 720.2 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike2412 miles554 ft3 miles39 ft
      #1,403#758141,6193971
      E-Bike2412 miles554 ft3 miles39 ft
      #469#157808254
      Hike2311 miles512 ft3 miles39 ft
      #1,093#6821,615214
      Trail Running2311 miles512 ft3 miles39 ft
      #1,098#6791,615110
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