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Darkside Access Loop

Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
 4.6 (5)
  1. Areas
  2. IN
  3. …Northern Indiana
  4. Gary
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“Get your feet wet on the darkside. This route gives you access to the advanced trails. ”

Will Smith
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3.2

Miles

5.1

KM
Singletrack

636' 194 m

High

605' 184 m

Low

124' 38 m

Up

121' 37 m

Down

1%

Avg Grade (1°)

6%

Max Grade (3°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Human powered traffic only.

Description

This loop is a great way to advance to the next level.

From the west lot
Follow the blue/green arrows to the road. Ride back on the paved trail and over the river. Take the first left. Descend into the darkside.

From the East Lot
Ride to the South side of the parking lot and turn right (West) on the paved trail.

If the barrier is up
Ride through the gate, take a right, and ride the Darkside backwards. Turn around and go forward when you reach the River. Follow the arrows back.

Contacts

Local Club: Outback Trail Commission - Imagination Glen

Land Manager: City of Portage, IN - Parks and Recreation

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Will Smith
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Trail Ratings

  4.6 from 5 votes

#1

in Gary

#7552

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#1

in Gary

#59

in Indiana

#7,552

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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
Took a spin down Outback Trail's Dark Side!
Nov 3, 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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