Fort Harrison State Park - Mountain Bike Trail

Fort Harrison State Park has a singletrack trail system with three sections for different biking skill levels. Read on to find out which section suits you.

The Fort Harrison State Park has the most diverse trail system in Indiana. It can be used by bike riders of any level. It is well-maintained and can be an excellent spot for daily cardio workouts or a fun after-work ride. Fort Harrison State Park is a national park, and thus you must pay an entry fee to use the trail. You can explore other park features, like the two historic districts, fishing access to fall creek, and the picnic sites to get top value for your money.

Before you go:

Drinking water

Restrooms

Fee required

Lift service

Fat bike grooming

Family Friendly

Night riding

E-bikes allowed

Dogs Allowed

Obstacles

Shuttles

Detailed Trail Description

The Fort Harrison State Park has three trails that are 100% singletrack. The level of difficulty goes from easy to advanced at some points. Camp Glen is the beginner trail on the furthest west portion of the trail system. The loop is about a mile long. Lawrence Creek is the intermediate trail, and it connects to Camp Glen. It is longer, running up to 3.5 miles. The 3.5 miles Schoen Creek is the advanced trail. It connects with the Lawrence Creek trail and has a few technical bits as part of it is built on hillsides.

It will take you 1 hour to ride all three trails combined. Each trail has a trailhead that you can easily spot on a map. If you ride all three trails and the roads that connect them, you will cover a total of 8 miles.

Additional Trail Features

•   Entry fees are required.
•   Fishing access to Fall Creek.
•   Two historic districts.
•   An interpretive center.
•   Picnic sites.

Sights of Interest, Landscapes, Views

The trail offers a delightful mix of captivating scenery and rich history. Visitors can explore various exhibits at the park's interpretive center. During the springtime, the park boasts an array of exquisite woodland wildflowers. Guests might even catch a glimpse of warblers heading north for breeding or listen to the sweet sounds of woodpeckers.

Recommendations/precautions

1. Remember to bring enough water for your visit.
2. Pick up a map of the park's three trails at the entrance.
3. Don't forget to obtain a state park permit on the Indiana Entrance Fee webpage.