7.9 miles
Distance
263 ft
Climb
-261 ft
Descent
635 ft
High Point

This route covers the majority of the faster drying trails. This route is popular when the trails near the creek are muddy or soft.

Detailed Description
Faster Drying Trails is a 8 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Portage Indiana. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 33 trails. This route climbs 263 ft with a max elevation of 635 ft then descends -261 ft.
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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Ridelogs
    6
More Stats for Faster Drying Trails mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    1 hr 12 min
  • Altitude min
    608 ft
  • Altitude start
    630 ft
  • Altitude end
    630 ft
  • Grade max
    -17.2%
  • Grade min
    15.5%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    4 miles
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  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
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  • Very Dry
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Me n Marko on Heaven N Hell (4c)
Me n Marko on Heaven N Hell (4c)
trail: Zig Zag
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Jan 13, 2011
zig zag benchcut on the front 1/2 of 4c between 2nd and 3rd switchbacks . I had to tell the photog to trust me and get loooooow and *right here*.

Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Speedy Ridge
Jun 15, 2025 @ 6:43am
Jun 15, 2025
Bridge damage, more than I’d want to roll the wheel over
Daytona.5
Sep 17, 2024 @ 1:17pm
Sep 17, 2024
Tree down. Passable but a real flow killer!
Penninsula
Aug 19, 2024 @ 3:09pm
Aug 19, 2024
Rich's Revenge
Jan 7, 2024 @ 2:05am
Jan 7, 2024
Be aware of freeze thaw. Trails have decent leaf cover There is 1 tree down, but easily passable
The Balcony
Jan 7, 2024 @ 2:05am
Jan 7, 2024
Be aware of freeze thaw. Trails have decent leaf cover
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