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2.0 miles
Distance
131 ft
Climb
-175 ft
Descent
00:20:42
Avg time
-42 ft
Altitude change
945 ft
Altitude min
1,045 ft
Altitude max
1,045 ft
Altitude start
1,004 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-12%
Grade max
10.6%
Grade min
3,816 ft
Distance climb
4,882 ft
Distance down
1,624 ft
Distance flat
00:20:42
Avg time

WALNUT Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Brown County State Park
    Nashville, Indiana
  • Ref Number
    (F)
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #41476 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #26903 in E-Biking
    • #131285 in Trail Running
    • #50237 in Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Jump, Log Ride, Rock Garden, Skinny
  • Year Opened
    2009
  • Land Owner
    Indiana State Parks

A semi-flow, semi-technical blue/black cross-country trail with plenty of root and rock obstacles along the way, including a large log ride and a stegosaurus-like rock feature,

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 39 miles average
6 Months
  • 130 rides
  • 22 miles avg distance
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  • 823 rides
  • Last: Aug 18, 2026
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  • Prevalent Mud
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        Frequently Asked Questions About WALNUT

        ▼ Where is WALNUT located?
        WALNUT is located in Brown County State Park, Nashville, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Brown County State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.16566, -86.21705.
        ▼ How hard is WALNUT?
        WALNUT is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for WALNUT?
        WALNUT has 131 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 175 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 945 ft to 1,045 ft.
        ▼ Is WALNUT a point to point trail?
        WALNUT is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is WALNUT?
        WALNUT is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on WALNUT?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on WALNUT. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride WALNUT?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride WALNUT are:
        • July (54 activities)
        • October (53 activities)
        • September (39 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access WALNUT? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to WALNUT are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride WALNUT?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 22 minutes to ride WALNUT. The trail is 2.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is WALNUT?
        WALNUT is a very popular trail. There have been 4,318 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,621 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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