more stats
1,929 ft
Distance
16 ft
Climb
-8 ft
Descent
00:03:15
Avg time
8 ft
Altitude change
617 ft
Altitude min
631 ft
Altitude max
622 ft
Altitude start
630 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-5.2%
Grade max
4.5%
Grade min
741 ft
Distance climb
374 ft
Distance down
771 ft
Distance flat
00:03:15
Avg time

Bobal Ridge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #37558 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3943 in E-Biking
    • #305100 in Trail Running
    • #299469 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #77 in Mountain Biking · Indiana [+]
    • #8 in E-Biking
    • #930 in Trail Running
    • #913 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Technical climbs and descents with some minor acceleration compression at the bottom. The hills and turns are blind at the bottom so be aware and careful of other riders and hikers.

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Ridgeline

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 17 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
All
  • 180 rides
  • Last: Nov 6, 2026
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Bobal Ridge Trail Reports

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Nov 23, 2025 @ 12:16pm (America/Chicago)
Nov 23, 2025
Leaf covered
Oct 14, 2025 @ 10:20am (America/Chicago)
Oct 14, 2025
Jan 7, 2024 @ 2:05am
Jan 7, 2024
Be aware of freeze thaw. Trails have decent leaf cover
Jun 7, 2023 @ 10:35am
Jun 7, 2023
Mar 17, 2023 @ 7:53pm
Mar 17, 2023
Frozen at the moment, wont last long.
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on Nov 23, 2025
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Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bobal Ridge located?
      Bobal Ridge is located in Outback Trail at Imagination Glen, Portage, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Outback Trail at Imagination Glen trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.59209, -87.13236.
      ▼ How hard is Bobal Ridge?
      Bobal Ridge is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bobal Ridge?
      Bobal Ridge has 16 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 8 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 617 ft to 631 ft.
      ▼ Is Bobal Ridge a point to point trail?
      Yes, Bobal Ridge is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bobal Ridge?
      Bobal Ridge is 1,929 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bobal Ridge?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Bobal Ridge. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Bobal Ridge? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bobal Ridge are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bobal Ridge?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Bobal Ridge. The trail is 1,929 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bobal Ridge?
      Bobal Ridge is a very popular trail. There have been 1,387 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,088 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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