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Avg Rating:	26 trail reviews
Status: Open updated 5/12/12 by treky92	Difficulty: Intermediate
Length: 30 miles	Global Rank: #394
Tread: Singletrack	Configuration: Loop
Ridden: 80	Wishlist: 49
Avg. Speed: 7.59 mph	Avg. Time: 2hr 48min
Elevation Gain/Loss: +4,444/-4,639 ft	IMBA Epic Trail
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reviewed by stumpyfsr on May 12, 2012

This is a true EPIC trail, no doubt. Fast, flowy with fair amount of sweet obstacles to clear and only one climb that will check your fitness level. An expert section is awesome too. Rocks could be extremely slippery. Didn't got 30 miles and also hard to call this system a Loop - rather system of loops, network. If to do it in one ride - looks more like out-and-back. One of the fastest trails I've ridden so far without being boring. Must ride for everyone if in the area or great long weekend destination.

* Review edited 5/13/2012

Similar Trail: Flow in Copper Harbor, Lebanon Hills in Eagan

  
reviewed by guseden on May 10, 2012

Fantastic trail, very well maintained and lives up to the hype of some of the other reviews. If you're anywhere near Indianapolis you have to make the trip over to Nashville. Visit the state parks website for detailed information, and don't enter from the North entrance (the most popular entrance from I-65) if you're bike is on your roof and you're over 9' tall, because the entrance is a cool covered bridge with low clearance.

Similar Trail: Enterprise Park South in Chattanooga, TN

  
reviewed by KKeg14 on April 28, 2012

These trails offer a great variety for all riders and have some of the best scenery in Indiana while riding! I definitely suggest researching the trails before going; know your route and know what trails are the level you want to ride. I failed to do this and somehow ended up on a more difficult trail. All I can remember is, after what seemed like forever, exclaiming, "Is there ever going to be an end to this freaking hill!?" If you're in shape, the tough hills are a great challenge but for beginners, they might be more then you're ready for.

  
reviewed by spud5778 on April 8, 2012

Favorite place to ride in indiana. Great trails- plenty long. Though most of trail is dry b/c of the way the area drains there are always very small wet sections along trail, but thats not a big deal in the ride. I love going here

  
reviewed by treky92 on April 4, 2012

This is an IMBA epic for a reason. There is a lot of flow on the north sections and you can get into some technical sections and tough climbs too. The trails are kept in great condition as well.

  
reviewed by fredgames on October 24, 2011

After much hearsay about Brown County I finally had the chance to ride it. We rode 9 miles on Friday and 26 miles on Sunday (all but the new 4 mile loop). I have to say it was the best trail system I've ever ridden. I haven't ridden East much but I have ridden out west and would rather ride Brown. The flow is fantastic. The views are beautiful. The trails are in great shape. I will go back as soon as I am able. Great job to those who maintain these trails and hats off to Alex. * Review edited 10/24/2011

* Review edited 10/24/2011

Similar Trail: French Lick, Versailles.

  
reviewed by oneeyeredeye on October 10, 2011

awesome set of trails.rode 30 miles and it was the quickest 30 i have ever rode. you could easily rack up 50 here in no time. just loved the walnut trail. did not ride schooner trace was on a hardtail that day. a must ride trail system.

  
reviewed by cynergy68 on September 30, 2011

If I could give this trail system more stars I would. There are trails for everyone. Some sections are very fast, some extremely technical. A couple trails have very long progressive climbs that would test those who are in great shape. Trails are very well maintained. No loose sand or washouts. The intended obstacles such as the rock gardens are tough enough. This is a must ride trail system

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reviewed by brownktm19 on September 10, 2011

Just rode 2 days at this place and all I have to say is EPIC!! Schooner Trace is wicked crazy, with some crazy rock features and large log crossings, definitely an expert trail. Walnut and Hesitation point are my favorites, gnarly downhills! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

  
reviewed by bcrogen on August 9, 2011

Great Set Of Trails! Something for everyone here. This trail system is a hidden gem! Not sure why it is listed as intermediate, b/c there are 2 long advanced trails and 1 really long expert trail (whoever built it didnt try to avoid large boulders, but instead looked for them to include in the trail!), and several intermediate and beginner trails that offer more fun and challenges than normal. I have ridden three EPIC systems and this is better than two of them! Limekiln is a fun downhill w/ great flow. Walnut (advanced) has good flow and is very technical. Hesitation Point (advanced) is less technical but has the sickest descents. Schooner is only for experts and those w/ a death wish. Aynes Loop, Green Valley Loop, and North Tower are all pump 'n' jump swooping singletracks that will guarantee to put a smile on your face! Plus the campground is a great place to spend a few nights!

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reviewed by bboehman on June 9, 2011

HMBA has just opened the next trail within this great system. The 4.5 mile Green Valley Trail connected to the original two loops North Tower and Aynes. The word is that it just keeps getting better! The flow is unreal. This puts the mileage total around 30 miles. But you will cover closer to 35 if you hit everything in one day. One of the best trails I have ever ridden and that list includes 11 IMBA Epics.

* Review edited 6/9/2011

Similar Trail: Buffalo Trace, French Lick

  
reviewed by thetuck on January 11, 2011

Brown County State Park is located in south-central Indiana between
Bloomington and Columbus in Nashville, Indiana. To reach the main
trailhead enter the park through the North Gate Entrance located off of
State Road 46 just east of Nashville. The mountain bike parking is just past
the gatehouse and pool on the right. Shaded parking areas with restroom
facilities are also located at the Lower and Upper Shelter areas nearby. For
those accessing the park through the West Entrance there is trail access
(advanced skill level) at Hesitation Point. Near the camprounds, there is
trail access just off the Rally Campground parking lot near the Ogle Hollow
Nature Preserve trailhead. Guests of the Abe Martin Lodge and Cabins can
access the trail system across the road from the North Lookout Tower.
There are two small trail access points with limited parking at Walnut
Shelter and at Hoosiers Nest.

  
reviewed by RoadWarrior on September 4, 2010

Awesome best describes it. I'll just add to the previous reviews. The expert trail ("H" Schooner Trace) is a blast if you like very rocky narrow trails on extremely steep side slopes. If you consider the Advanced Walnut Trail easy then go for it. Total milage is 27* Review edited 9/4/2010

* Review edited 9/4/2010

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reviewed by eric-29er on November 30, 2009

Fast, Fun and Flow, This trail system is one of the best I have ever ridden. Riding the hills of Central Indiana, through beutiful Hardwood Forests. The people who designed and built this trail system know what they are doing. From Banked turns, to rock features where the washouts usually happen, everything has been taken into account. I have ridden here after it rained and it is still an awesome ride! If you ride the entire system there is well over 20 miles, probably closer to 30. The section back to the campground labled as easy is a HOOT! Super fast and flowly with great jumps the whole way.

* Review edited 11/30/2009

  
reviewed by karlrado on November 14, 2009

enter through park main gates, there is a fee - TOTALLY WORTH EVERY PENNY. Trails are 90% through beautiful forest. some good climbs, nothing tech and most is fast as you can go - but watch for other cyclists! There is a public swimming pool for after ride relax, and showers. Again a nominal fee. You can ride all of it in 6 hours or so. I added in a hike, too. Check out all the little Frogs!

  
reviewed by MINIC on November 3, 2009

What a awesome trail. The trail goes both ways so be prepared for traffic. Start from the North gate and head up to the campground. Then turn around and take it back down. You will not be disappointed. I went down for the brown county breakdown and I'll be back again! Quick rolling with many challenges along the trail. Going up is a gradual climb with some roots and rocks along the ride. Ride it you will go back

* Review edited 11/8/2009

  
reviewed by eric-29er on October 20, 2009

All Single track, Some of the fastest flowey single trak yo will ever ride. Moderate trail system, Follow loops and conectors and it is a 30 mile out and back if you do it all. Googlr them you will get the idea

  
reviewed by mike_d_1583 on September 1, 2009

Awesome trail in the midwest! >>20 miles long. Great trail, don't mind the fee or the drive from Cincy. Worth it and I wish Ohio would do the same to maintain the trails better! Great trail system with flow, decent rock gardens, sweet berms. Has some good DH sections and decent climbs that aren't too intense. Seems like these trails are in the best spots to maximize the fun. I like to use Kenda Excavators on these, great for good traction on the sweeping corners. Has everything from easy to extreme. Schooner Trace is the extreme trail, most likely you will be walking some of it, great stuff! Only been twice but already rode 90 miles. Rode 50 miles with an average of 9.5 today. About to make this my regular spot!* ******************************************** ********************* ********************************************************************************************************** 20 MILES of sweetness*

* Review edited 9/1/2009

  
reviewed by indytriple on June 17, 2008

www.browncountymountainbiking.com Fun. Fast. Flow. Three words that describe one of the best-kept secrets of Midwestern mountain biking. However, Brown County won't be a secret for long. It's been designed from scratch by mountain bikers for mountain bikers. With miles and miles of flowing trail, scenic vistas, and amazing terrain Brown County is poised to become a world-class mountain biking destination. Who new that mountain biking could be this fun...in Indiana no less! In its March, 2008 issue Bike Magazine said that Brown County has "flowed-out berms, tight switchbacks and hand-built rock features that will leave you thinking you landed in Tsali [North Carolina] or Canaan [West Virginia]. Ride an out-and-back, and you've got 30-plus miles. Switchbacks? Plenty. Steep climbs? Just like the East Coast. Natural beauty? It's at an all-time high in the fall." The Brown County mountain bike trail system is located entirely within Brown County State Park. It is Indiana's largest state park. Since 2004, the Hoosier Mountain Bike Association has been hard at work building some of the best singletrack trails around. With two loops and three connector trails already complete, Brown County State Park has almost 20 miles of trail with much more to come. Brown County has already played host to several very successful mountain bike events including the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Annual Brown County Breakdown Epic Ride, multiple IMBA Trail Care Crew visits, the Midwest Women's Clinic and Expo, The Hesitation Point Challenge, and a DINO race. Next year's 2008 schedule will be very busy with a DINO race on Sunday, June 1, the return of the 2008 Midwest Women's Clinic and Expo on Saturday, June 7, and the Brown County Breakdown Epic Ride on Sunday, October 12. The future holds a lot of promise for mountain biking in Brown County. With the award of a $150,000 Recreational Trails Program Grant additional trails are right now being professionally built by hardworking volunteers and professional trail builders. This is the largest federal grant ever received by a non-profit mountain bike club in the United States. It is an exciting time for mountain bikers in Indiana and the Midwest as Brown County is becoming a well known destination with some of the best built trails in the country. Go to www.browncountymountainbiking.com for all of the information you need to ride these trails!

Similar Trail: Versailles State Park, Versailles, Indiana

  
reviewed by tumbleweed14 on July 12, 2007

Some good flowing singletrack and one decent hill, especially for IN. Park fee sucks, but worth it. And very well maintained. Thanks to those who work hard on the trails.

* Review edited 7/12/2007

  
reviewed by donjoses on August 3, 2006

The singletrack in Brown County State Park is absolutely incredible. There is over 12 miles of trails now with many many more miles to come. Fast rolling trails with some rock gardens, long climbs, and amazing descents. The Hoosier Mountain Bike Association has been working on these trails and more will be added in the future. Best trails I've ridden in all of Indiana!!

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reviewed by TMac on November 14, 2005

Just rode the intermediate and advanced sections of this single track. Very nice! Two long climbs one out and back with a vapor trail downhill (hesitation point) on the way back. Neat wooden bridge over a big log.

  
reviewed by martybob on November 12, 2005

i rode the hesitation point trail. its a cool challenging trail.tough hill going out,but coming back is fast.hit 31 mph! not a loop,just out and back.the downhill is sure worth the climb.hmba did a great job building the trails.

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reviewed by martybob on November 6, 2005

they now have an intermediate trail connected and an advanced trail. i havent ridden the advanced yet,but the intermediate does make the ride more challenging.

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reviewed by martybob on October 22, 2005

fun trail.good for beginers.rolling terrain.nothing to steep,but you can get some good speed on the downhills.the roads of browncounty state park are also fun.

  
reviewed by TMac on October 17, 2005

Fast, rolling singletrack. Great for beginners and time trial riders. One moderately challenging climb on the intermediate loop. Very fast at the end going back to the parking area. Overall a fun trail to ride but not very technically challenging.

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