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“Singletrack with unique flow in coal country featuring intermediate and expert trails. ”

Brad Scales
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7.0

Miles

11.2

KM

100%

Singletrack

478' 146 m

High

417' 127 m

Low

311' 95 m

Up

311' 95 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

8%

Max Grade (5°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Unknown

Family Friendly The skills area and trails make the park a great family destination. Our skills area has features to challenge all levels of riders. We also plan to add a new 2.5-mile beginner loop in 2017.

Open during park hours only. Helmets are strongly advised.

Overview

This loop is on old coal mine land that has resulted in a landscape perfect for mountain biking. The park also features the area's only MTB skills area with a pumptrack, dirt jumps, and challenge course.

Need to Know

This is a two-way route while the most common direction to ride the trail is clockwise. Follow the "loop" stickers.

Description

This ~seven-mile loop is very exciting but can be difficult for beginners. It features many quick ups and downs with short, steep climbs and descents. Keep an eye out for optional trails to extend this loop, such as Redline, Teddy Bear, and Dan Halen.

In addition to the Boonville Bike Club, the trails in Scales Lake Park are also maintained by members of the Evansville Mountain Bike Association.

History & Background

The Red Dome Coal Mine operated on this property over a century ago. With mountain bike racing in the park dating back to the early 90's, Scales Lake Park has always been at the forefront of our sport. Individual stewards along with groups from Bicycle World, the LA Dirt Riders, Boonville Bike Club, and the Evansville Mountain Bike Association have all worked together to make this park one of the best mountain bike destinations in Indiana.

Contacts

Local Club: Trail Heads - Southwest Indiana

Land Manager: Warrick County Department of Parks and Recreation

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Brad Scales
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Boonville Bike Club members shredding the trail!
Dec 1, 2016 near Boonville, IN
Dirt Jumps
Jun 11, 2018 near Boonville, IN
Goat Trail on a beautiful day
Apr 4, 2020 near Boonville, IN
Coming up to the drops
Aug 13, 2017 near Boonville, IN

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Apr 20, 2023
Edwin Amaro
great trail 7mi — 1h 00m
May 28, 2022
Patrick Phister
Little wet. Took our time. Really liked. Me and Nick 6.8mi — 1h 47m
May 3, 2022
Tony Clemente
camped and did a night ride 6mi — 0h 50m
Oct 15, 2018
Tom Dirlam
Aug 17, 2018
Tom Mueller
Aug 5, 2018
William Dye
Jun 7, 2018
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Aug 31, 2017
Kyle Brown

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