USFS National Forest System Trails · Indiana · Updated June 2026
Can You Mountain Bike in Hoosier National Forest, Indiana?
Yes — Hoosier National Forest in Indiana has 171 mi of bike-designated National Forest System trail across 64 segments, typically open Year-round, according to official USFS travel-management data.
171 mi
Bike-designated
64 segments
247 mi
Total NFS trail
108 segments
Year-round
Bike season
USFS managed-use
1
ADA-accessible
trail segments
69% of this forest's mapped trail is bike-designated. USFS records trail grade (steepness), not technical MTB difficulty — we surface grade where present but do not infer a black/blue/green rating.
Bike-designated trails in Hoosier National Forest
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Bike season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birdseye Trail 1 | 11.03 | Imported Loose Material | Year-round |
| Shirley Creek 1 | 10.55 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Youngs Creek | 10.38 | Imported Loose Material | Year-round |
| Springs Valley Trail 1 | 9.08 | Imported Loose Material | Year-round |
| Nebo Ridge Trail 1 | 8.29 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Oriole West 1 | 7.33 | Imported Loose Material | Year-round |
| German Ridge 1 | 7.09 | Imported Loose Material | Year-round |
| Hickory Ridge 2 | 6.4 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Lick Creek Trail 1 | 6.28 | Imported Loose Material | Year-round |
| Hickory Ridge 16 | 5.87 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Oriole East Trail 1 | 5.8 | Imported Loose Material | Year-round |
| Tipsaw Trail 1 | 5.7 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Hickory Ridge 18 | 4.85 | Native Material | Year-round |
| German Ridge 2 | 4.5 | Imported Loose Material | Year-round |
| Hickory Ridge 4 | 4.19 | Imported Loose Material | Year-round |
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of mountain bike trail are in Hoosier National Forest?
- Hoosier National Forest has about 171 mi of bike-designated trail across 64 segments, out of 247 mi of total National Forest System trail.
- Are e-bikes allowed in Hoosier National Forest?
- Only where designated — on Forest Service land e-bikes are motor vehicles. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 0 segments here.
- What is the mountain-bike season in Hoosier National Forest (Indiana)?
- Most bike-designated trails carry a Year-round season in USFS data; higher-elevation trails open later.