more stats
1.3 miles
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-7 ft
Descent
00:07:31
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
651 ft
Altitude min
656 ft
Altitude max
656 ft
Altitude start
656 ft
Altitude end
-2.3%
Grade max
3.9%
Grade min
335 ft
Distance climb
328 ft
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:07:31
Avg time

Hidden Lakes Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Southwestway Park
    Indianapolis, Indiana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #217179 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #102020 in Trail Running
    • #56287 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Winter Fat Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Indy Parks and Recreation

Unsanctioned loop that runs along the inside of the Hidden Lakes. there are two creek crossings that are sometimes impassable after rain. All users allowed

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Hidden Lakes Loop Trail Reports

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Jun 27, 2025 @ 10:09am
Jun 27, 2025
 Still a few really sloppy places, you pick up a lot of mud on your bike!
Apr 30, 2025 @ 2:02pm
Apr 30, 2025
 Tree fell, can duck under but I was nearly on my handlebars to clear
Sep 19, 2024 @ 3:55pm
Sep 19, 2024
Mar 11, 2024 @ 9:31am
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Sep 9, 2023 @ 3:28am
Sep 9, 2023
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hidden Lakes Loop located?
      Hidden Lakes Loop is located in Southwestway Park, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Southwestway Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.63871, -86.2405.
      ▼ How hard is Hidden Lakes Loop?
      Hidden Lakes Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hidden Lakes Loop?
      Hidden Lakes Loop has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 7 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 651 ft to 656 ft.
      ▼ Is Hidden Lakes Loop a point to point trail?
      Hidden Lakes Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hidden Lakes Loop?
      Hidden Lakes Loop is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hidden Lakes Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hidden Lakes Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Hidden Lakes Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hidden Lakes Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hidden Lakes Loop?
      The estimated time to ride Hidden Lakes Loop is approximately 8 minutes. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Hidden Lakes Loop?
      Hidden Lakes Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 765 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 935 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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