The Hoosier has many miles of trails available for mountain biking. Terrain on these trails varies from rolling hills and level ridgetops to some very challenging hills and steep slopes. These are multi-use trails, not designed exclusively for mountain bikes. The trails are shared with horseback riders and hikers. Always wear a helmet and be careful. Please note that e-bikes (electric assisted bicycles) are considered motorized vehic...
The Hoosier has many miles of trails available for mountain biking. Terrain on these trails varies from rolling hills and level ridgetops to some very challenging hills and steep slopes. These are multi-use trails, not designed exclusively for mountain bikes. The trails are shared with horseback riders and hikers. Always wear a helmet and be careful. Please note that e-bikes (electric assisted bicycles) are considered motorized vehicles and are only allowed on roads.
Trails are open year-round but can be muddy. Riding is best in June, September, and October. Watch for hunters, especially during deer season. A trail permit is required for riders 17 years of age or older to ride mountain bikes on Forest trails. Trail permits may be purchased at any of our offices or from local vendors.
Loose limbs and hazard trees can fall on the trail at any time, be especially careful on windy days. We make an effort to remove hazard trees when we are aware of them, but we need your help. Please report any hazard trees or large limbs across the trail to our offices.
Hardin Ridge Recreation Area is located on Monroe Lake south of Bloomington, Indiana. This recreation area offers six campground loops, two picnic areas and three shelterhouses, two of which are available for reservation, a three lane boat launch, a swim beach with shelter and showerhouse, hiking trails, and two rental cabins on the lake. The campground loops offer modern restroom and shower facilities. This area is operated by a concessionaire under a special use permit issued by the Forest Service from mid-April through mid to late October.
Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area is located six miles south of Interstate 64, off of Indiana 37. It offers opportunities for both overnight and day use, with three camping loops, two group camping areas, a picnic area with two shelters available for reservation, a beach with modern bathhouse, Tipsaw Lake, which offers paddling, fishing, and boating (electric motors only) opportunities, and a 5.9 mile trail around the lake for hiking and biking. A boat launch with large parking area is provided. This area is operated by a concessionaire under a special use permit issued by the Forest Service from mid-April through late October.
The Hoosier has many miles of trails available for mountain biking. Terrain on these trails varies from rolling hills and level ridgetops to some very challenging hills and steep slopes. These are multi-use trails, not designed exclusively for mountain bikes. The trails are shared with horseback riders and hikers. Always wear a helmet and be careful. Please note that e-bikes (electric assisted bicycles) are considered motorized vehic...
