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City of Portage, Indiana
Outback Trail
Are you ready for an awesome mountain bike ride? Then check out the Outback Trail at Imagination Glen Park. The singletrack trail meanders through the woods for over 10 miles and draws visitors from all over the state of Indiana as well as Illinois and Michigan. Visit the Outback Trail Commision website at www.outbacktrail.org.
ATTENTION
- Please do not ride the trails when wet, the damage lasts for several years
- Wear a helmet when you ride
- Call 762-1675 to report downed trees and vandalism
TRAIL SEGMENTS
- Front Side: Approximetly 3 mi Intermediate to advanced ability
- Dark Side: Approximetly 7 mi Advanced
UPCOMING OUTBACK TRAIL EVENTS
2012 RE/Max Affiliates Memorial Day Trail Run Xtreme 12K
This is a rugged, hilly 12K trail race held on single track mountain bike trails. Definitely for the adventure seeking, hill loving, trail and cross-country runner craving an extreme challenge and change of pace from the typical road race. Participants must not be afraid to get wet and muddy. Proceeds benefit Gabriel's Horn & the Outback Trail Commission.
Date: Monday, May 28
Time: Registration: 7:30 - 8:30am. Kid's 1-mile 8:15am. Xtreme 12K 9:00am
Age Divisions: 13-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and over. 8-under and 9-11 will run an easier 1 mile version of the race.
Location: Outback Trail @ Imagination Glen
Cost: $30 but discounts available.
Registration: www.thtiming.com
Mid-Week Mountain Biking Madness
Meet others interested in the sport and get tips from experienced riders. If you are new to the sport, let us help make your experience more enjoyable.
Date: Wednesdays around 5pm, mid-April through September
Place: Imagination Glen Park Outback Trail head west
Cost: Free
Ages: All
Registration: Just show up at the trailhead! Riders will be required to sign a waiver release form.
Friday Night Lights
Experience the added thrill of mountain biking at night. While this event is for the more-experienced rider, all are inviited to check it out and see how easy it is to get hooked. MUST have a good quality light that holds a charge of 2+ hours mounted to bike or helmet.
Date: First Fridays of the month (June through September) at 8pm
Place: Imagination Glen Park Outback Trail head west
Cost: Free
Ages: All
Registration: Just show up at the trailhead! Riders will be required to sign a waiver release form.
Grand Opening of Beginner Loop
All cyclists ages 10 and older of any skill level are invited. Let this be your introduction to mountain biking at the Outback Trail of Imagination Glen. Experienced riders will be on hand to provide safety checks, offer instruction and serve as tour guides.
Date: Saturday, June 23 from 10am - 6pm
Place: Imagination Glen Park Outback Trail head west
Cost: Free
Ages: 10 and up
Mountain Bike Time Trial
Test your skills and speed as you race against the clock on 10 miles of tight, twisty single track at Imagination Glen. No racing skills necessary and youth are encouraged to participate. A cookout will follow the race.
Date: TBA
Time: Registration 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Race at 11:00 a.m.
Cost: $25 day of event, $20 online prior to race.
Ages Divisions: Women's open
Men's 35 and under and 36+
Registration: www.outbacktrail.org or at trail head the day of event.
Contact Us
- Telephone Number: 219-762-1675 x308
- Facsimile Number: 219-762-7479
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