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Outback Trail System at Imagination Glen

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 3.9 (30)
  1. Areas
  2. IN
  3. …Northern Indiana
  4. Gary
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“Twists and Turns, climbs and drops. This is the Outback Trail. ”

Will Smith
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9.2

Miles

14.8

KM

85%

Singletrack

637' 194 m

High

603' 184 m

Low

273' 83 m

Up

273' 83 m

Down

1%

Avg Grade (1°)

7%

Max Grade (4°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Unknown

Overview

The Outback Trail is split into two sections. The West side is for beginners/novices. The Darkside is for novice/experienced riders.

Description

This route starts at the West MTB trailhead. It proceeds on singletrack towards McCool then across the river to the Darkside. Ride the darkside then take a right on the way back and ride the frontside.

The loop is full of twists and turns as well as quick climbs and short drops. It will keep you busy!

Beginner riders should NOT take this route. Follow the easy arrows and stick to the Beginner loop until you are confident to proceed to a more difficult course.

Contacts

Local Club: Outback Trail Commission - Imagination Glen

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Trail Ratings

  3.9 from 30 votes

#1

in Gary

#896

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  3.9 from 30 votes
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#1

in Gary

#12

in Indiana

#896

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Photos

Race Day in Hydes 7 Hills
Jun 20, 2013 near Burns H…, IN
This is just the Roller Coaster portion of the Trail. The Roller Coaster is roughly 2 miles of singleTrack.
Dec 30, 2015 near Burns H…, IN
Large snapping turtle blocking the trail!
May 29, 2016 near Portage, IN
Took a spin down Outback Trail's Dark Side!
Nov 3, 2015 near Burns H…, IN
Great little trail!
Oct 15, 2015 near Burns H…, IN
Video of the local Trek store group ride at Imagination Glen.
Oct 8, 2013 near Burns H…, IN

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Apr 12, 2022
Peter Weber
7.5mi
Sep 25, 2021
Sam Hamstra
good conditions, slightly wet in a few spots. 11mi — 1h 35m
Sep 19, 2020
Cameron Ward
Great trail system. Singletrack is tight! 15mi — 2h 18m
Jun 19, 2020
Tommy Grill
May 29, 2020
Nicole Davis
attempted, but due to conditions (wet muddy trails) didn't ride, per request of caretaking org.
Apr 5, 2020
Len Johnson
10mi
Sep 8, 2019
Patrick Barriball
Trail was completely dry today. 10.5mi — 1h 12m
Sep 6, 2019
Aaron Muir
9.2mi — 1h 20m

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