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Limekiln West

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 4.5 (46)
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  2. IN
  3. …Central Indiana and Indianapolis
  4. …Brown County
  5. Brown County State Park
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“A flowy beginner-friendly trail that starts at the campground. ”

Nate Hawkins
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2.2

Miles

3.6

KM
Singletrack

1,050' 320 m

High

950' 290 m

Low

113' 35 m

Up

154' 47 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

6%

Max Grade (4°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Please don't ride when the trail is wet.

Yield to hikers and climbing riders.

Description

Locals often like to say that Limekiln feels like it's downhill in both directions; frequent grade reversals mean that the climbs are never too long, and long straight sections mean that you can move pretty fast on this trail.

Limekiln is beginner friendly; there is little climbing and few technical features, though beginners should keep an eye open for a couple rooty and rocky areas. The relative easiness of this trail and its accessibility to the campground make it a a favorite trail with families.

Limekiln meets Walnut Trail at the Hoosier's Nest.

NOTE: With Fall 2021, Limekiln became Limekiln West which alternates direction with Limekiln East every other day. (see signs at entry points).

Contacts

Local Club: Hoosier Mountain Bike Association (HMBA)

Land Manager: Indiana State Parks

Shared By:

Nate Hawkins with improvements by Ed Strobel
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Trail Ratings

  4.5 from 46 votes

#4

in Brown County State Park

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#4

in Brown County State Park

#4

in Indiana

#214

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Limekiln switchback
Jun 17, 2013 near Nashville, IN
A trail sign made from lost pedal reflectors.
Aug 27, 2023 near Nashville, IN
Flowy trail
Jun 17, 2013 near Nashville, IN

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May 17, 2023
Justin Cecil
Apr 10, 2022
Elvin Chan
Even better now one-way considering how flowy this trail can be.
Dec 4, 2021
Jessica James
Dec 3, 2021
Reed Hathaway
Dec 3, 2021
Jessica James
Sep 1, 2021
Christopher Cordle
We would have missed this exhilarating ride if not for a tip from the owner of Brown County Bikes. Worth the price of admission. 5mi
Aug 8, 2021
G Thomas
Jun 27, 2021
Jessica James
out and back 4.4mi

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