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4,465 ft
Distance
129 ft
Climb
-183 ft
Descent
00:05:41
Avg time
-53 ft
Altitude change
649 ft
Altitude min
722 ft
Altitude max
709 ft
Altitude start
656 ft
Altitude end
-1.2%
Grade
-35.1%
Grade max
18.8%
Grade min
1,729 ft
Distance climb
1,611 ft
Distance down
1,125 ft
Distance flat
00:05:41
Avg time

Winding River Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Southwestway Park
    Indianapolis, Indiana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #94951 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #54145 in Trail Running
    • #75005 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular In Reverse
    • Both Directions for Winter Fat Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Roller Coaster
  • Land Owner
    Indy Parks and Recreation

Medium difficulty trail, north trail entrance is on Cockrum gravel path down from parking lot. Moderate elevation change with a few built up rolling features at the north end which then rolls into a flat section winding near the river bank. All users allowed

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 30 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 345 rides
  • Last: Aug 30, 2026
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Very Dry
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Winding River

        ▼ Where is Winding River located?
        Winding River is located in Southwestway Park, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Southwestway Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.65583, -86.24096.
        ▼ How hard is Winding River?
        Winding River is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Winding River?
        Winding River has 129 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 183 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 649 ft to 722 ft.
        ▼ Is Winding River a point to point trail?
        Winding River is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Winding River?
        Winding River is 4,465 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Winding River?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Winding River. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Winding River?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Winding River are:
        • April (59 activities)
        • July (51 activities)
        • September (47 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Winding River? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Winding River are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Winding River?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Winding River. The trail is 4,465 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Winding River?
        Winding River is a very popular trail. There have been 2,101 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,126 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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