Biking

Brown County State Park
(812) 988-6406
16,000 acres
Park admission
Length: 4 miles
Skill Level: Beginner
Trail Description: Located near the park's north entrance this tail offers 250 feet of vertical climbing over a four mile span. The park hopes to develop Intermediate and Advanced trails in the near future. Free with park admission.

Gnaw Bone Camp
(812) 988-4852
1888 State Road 135 South
1,600 acres
$3.00 per person
Trail type: Single Rack
Skill level: Beginner to advanced
Description: There are a variety of interconnecting trails through hilly wooded land. Some trails are quite easy, while others are very technical. There are some challenging climbs and steep, technical descents, as well as stream crossings, fast downhill's, slate rock on the trials and wooden bridges.

Valley Branch Retreat
(812) 988-7750
2620 Valley Branch Road
200 acres
$3.00 per person
Trail Type: Single track and fire roads
Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced
Description: There are lots of trails to choose from in about 200 acres of hilly wooded land. Some trails are quite east, while others are very technical, with many hard climbs.
Showers are available

Hoosier National Forest
(812) 275-5987
200,000 acres
$3.00 per person
Passes can be purchase at Crouch's Market (812) 988-7203, just east of Stone Head.

Nebo Ridge
Length: 8.6 miles one way
Trail Type: Single Rack
Skill Level: Intermediate
Description: Nebo Ridge Trail is also known as Knobstone Trail, although the actual Knobstone Trail (hiking only) is further south and is not connected. Nebo ridge Trail is like a roller coaster through the woods, with lots of short and fast ups and downs. There are other trails that connect to this out back trail, but they are designated for hiking only.

Directions: Take State Road 135 south to Story, go straight at stop sign by the Story Inn until you see the sign, Nebo ridge Trail Head on the left hand side of the road, approximately 3 miles.

Ogala Trail
Length: Approximately 6 miles
Trail Type: Unknown
Skill Level: Easy
Description: Minimal climbing, but finding the trail can be challenging, the trail is disjointed and difficult to follow. Hoosier National Forest staff is considering options for this trail.
Hoosier National Forest does not recommend this trail.
Located on State Road 135 south between Story and Freetown.

Hickory Ridge Trail
Length: 46 miles
Trail Type: single track & fire roads
Skill Level: beginner to advanced
Trail Description: The ridge tops are pretty easy, while the ravines are much more difficult. Trails 3, 11, and 12 have more downhill's. There is considerable horse use near the parking area, with less horse impact as you move further out. Watch out for the muddy and ruddy sections they produce. The trails are well marked, and most intersections have maps. Bring in plenty of food and water.
Directions: Hickory Ridge Trail head is located just over the Lawrence County line on State Road 58 near Norman.