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2,584 ft
Distance
44 ft
Climb
-44 ft
Descent
00:04:14
Avg time
617 ft
Altitude min
636 ft
Altitude max
628 ft
Altitude start
628 ft
Altitude end
-15.268%
Grade max
11.664%
Grade min
988 ft
Distance climb
956 ft
Distance down
640 ft
Distance flat
00:04:14
Avg time

Upper Pipeline Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #101261 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #64899 in E-Biking
    • #113669 in Trail Running
    • #237166 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

Upper Pipeline is a 2,584 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Portage Indiana. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 12 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 158 rides
  • Last: Aug 15, 2021
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Upper Pipeline Trail Reports

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Nov 23, 2025 @ 12:16pm (America/Chicago)
Nov 23, 2025
Leaf covered
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
1 tree down Frozen at the moment, wont last long.
Jan 27, 2023 @ 6:07pm
Jan 27, 2023
Rare moment around here to have low snow and frozen trail underneath
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on Nov 23, 2025
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Avg: 4.21 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Pipeline located?
      Upper Pipeline 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 41.59358, -87.13923.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Pipeline?
      Upper Pipeline is rated as Blue difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Pipeline?
      Upper Pipeline has 44 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 44 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 617 ft to 636 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Pipeline a point to point trail?
      Yes, Upper Pipeline is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Pipeline?
      Upper Pipeline is 2,584 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Pipeline?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Pipeline. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Pipeline? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Pipeline are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Pipeline?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Upper Pipeline. The trail is 2,584 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Pipeline?
      Upper Pipeline is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,107 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,218 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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