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1,811 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-16 ft
Descent
00:06:33
Avg time
-7 ft
Altitude change
798 ft
Altitude min
816 ft
Altitude max
816 ft
Altitude start
810 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-6.8%
Grade max
9.7%
Grade min
246 ft
Distance climb
568 ft
Distance down
997 ft
Distance flat
00:06:33
Avg time

Bluffside Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Soldiers Memorial Park
    La Porte, Indiana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #65101 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #43609 in E-Biking
    • #262109 in Trail Running
    • #271544 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    City of La Porte Park & Recreation Department

Bluffside trail segment has technical trail features including tree root climbs and fast descents. This trail offers a variety of wood bridges, technical turns, and flowy singletrack along the south end of Stone Lake.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 41 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 200 rides
  • Last: Sep 7, 2026
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Sep 8, 2026 @ 10:32am (America/Chicago)
18 hours
Aug 14, 2026 @ 9:22am (America/Chicago)
Aug 14, 2026
 Closed for muddy conditions, several tree branches and trees down on trail. Need to clear storm damage debris.
Mar 8, 2026 @ 1:09pm (America/Indiana/Knox)
Mar 8, 2026
 A few sticks and leaves
Jun 7, 2024 @ 11:10am
Jun 7, 2024
Feb 1, 2024 @ 5:56am
Feb 1, 2024
 Needs more dry days. Some spots still have snow and ice.
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on Sep 8, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
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        Directions to bluffside trailhead (41.609190, -86.749440)
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        Dec 15, 2023 @ 11:54am
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        Jan 14, 2024 @ 9:58pm
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        Jan 14, 2024 @ 9:57pm
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Bluffside

        ▼ Where is Bluffside located?
        Bluffside is located in Soldiers Memorial Park, La Porte, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Soldiers Memorial Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.60919, -86.74944.
        ▼ How hard is Bluffside?
        Bluffside is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bluffside?
        Bluffside has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 16 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 798 ft to 816 ft.
        ▼ Is Bluffside a point to point trail?
        Yes, Bluffside is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Bluffside?
        Bluffside is 1,811 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bluffside?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Bluffside. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bluffside?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bluffside are:
        • May (10 activities)
        • August (3 activities)
        • October (3 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Bluffside? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bluffside are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Bluffside?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Bluffside. The trail is 1,811 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Bluffside?
        Bluffside is a very popular trail. There have been 518 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 864 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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