Brown County State Park in Indiana offers an extensive network of mountain bike trails, with over 30 miles of trails catering to various skill levels. The trails are mostly dry, with some small sticks and twigs present occasionally, and the cleanup of fallen trees and branches is complete. The trails are open, with some sections cleared of fallen trees and large branches.
Trail Conditions
- Current Conditions: The trails are mostly dry, with some small sticks and twigs present occasionally. Cleanup of fallen trees and branches is complete.
- Trail Status: Trails are open, with some sections cleared of fallen trees and large branches.
Rules and Guidelines
- Helmet Requirement: Wear a helmet while riding.
- Trail Etiquette:
- Signal or sound off to horseback riders or hikers you encounter on the trails.
- Follow trail signs and closures.
- Be a good trail steward and remain off the trails after heavy rains.
- Yield right-of-way to all trail users.
- E-Bikes: E-bikes are not allowed on the trails.
- Trail Passes: Trail passes are required for all persons 16 years or older. Daily and annual passes can be purchased online and at the trailhead.
Permits
- State Park Entrance Permit: Required to enter Brown County State Park. Daily permits cost $7 for Indiana residents and $9 for out-of-state visitors. Annual permits cost $50 for Indiana residents and $70 for out-of-state visitors.
- DNR Off-Road Cycling Permit: Required for trails rated above Beginner. Annual permits cost $20, and daily permits cost $5. Permits can be purchased at state park, reservoir, and forestry property offices, or online.
Trail Maps and Resources
- Trail Maps: Available at the gatehouse, park office, or online through the Maprika app.
- Trail Conditions Reporting: Report trail hazards, violations, and incidents to County Park Staff or through the Brown County Mountain Biking Facebook page.
Local Clubs and Organizations
- Hoosier Mountain Bike Association (HMBA): A local club involved in building and maintaining trails in the area.
- Brown County Mountain Biking: A volunteer group that preserves mountain biking opportunities by building, maintaining, improving, and promoting trail systems in Brown County and the surrounding region.
Additional Information
- Trail Difficulty: Trails range from beginner to expert, with 400 feet of elevation change.
- Trail Access: Main trailhead is at the parking lot south of the Swimming Pool, with additional access points near the North Lookout Tower, Hesitation Point, Hoosiers Nest Shelter, and the Rally Campground.
References
- https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/1002206/brown-county-state-park
- https://www.browncountywi.gov/community/parks-department/trail-conditions-summer/
- https://www.browncountystatepark.net/mountain_biking_trails.htm
- https://www.browncountymtb.org
- https://www.browncountymtb.org/trails