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Alum Creek Beginner Loop Trail

Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
 4.2 (56)
  1. Areas
  2. OH
  3. …Central Ohio
  4. …Lewis Center
  5. Alum Creek State Park
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“A nice and easy cross-country trail. ”

Tim Schacht
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1.4

Miles

2.2

KM
Singletrack

926' 282 m

High

911' 278 m

Low

23' 7 m

Up

23' 7 m

Down

1%

Avg Grade (0°)

1%

Max Grade (1°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Features Drops/Jumps · Pump Track

One Way Only: This is designated as a directional trail.

Description

The Beginner loop trail is located across the street from Phase 1 trail parking lot. Ride the loop section (clockwise/counterclockwise) based on day of the week directions. It trail is an awesome start for riders new to the sport or as a warm up before hitting the Alum Creek Phase 1 Trail. The trail was built and is maintained by COMBO (Central Ohio Mountain Bike Organization).

COMBO volunteers made some massive improvements to the skills park and beginner loop since 2016. New bridges, gravel fill-in's and of areas notorious for poor drainage.Features geared towards the beginner/learning rider also have been added or improved upon, and new signage added in 2019. More improvements are planned for 2020. THANKS COMBO for this work!

Contacts

Local Club: Central Ohio Mountain Biking Organization (COMBO)

Land Manager: Ohio State Parks

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Tim Schacht with improvements by Jim Swanson and 1 other
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  4.2 from 56 votes

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in Alum Creek State Park

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in Alum Creek State Park

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in Ohio

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Gnomewood across from P1 is EXTREME FUN!
Nov 5, 2018 near Lewis C…, OH
Part of Gnomewood
Aug 15, 2019 near Lewis C…, OH
Gnomewood
Aug 15, 2019 near Lewis C…, OH
Great family atmosphere
Sep 8, 2020 near Lewis C…, OH
GnomeWood Skills Park boardwalk
Apr 15, 2018 near Lewis C…, OH
Trail winding through the trees
May 27, 2016 near Lewis C…, OH

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Apr 15, 2023
Eugene Nine
Went around twice 3mi — 42h 52m
Aug 12, 2022
Tyler Miller
1.8mi
Aug 2, 2022
Steve Harbolt
Perfect for those who are getting into, or back into, mountain biking. The signage needs some work, there was a little confusion on trail direction. 1.4mi
Jul 4, 2022
James Akers

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