NASHVILLE, Ind. – The Indiana DNR, Next Level Trails (NLT), and Hoosier Mountain Bike Association (HMBA) held an official opening and ribbon cutting of the newly completed West Gate and Gnawbone mountain bike trails in Brown County State Park last week.
The trails were the last two of four new trails at the state park constructed with a $200,000 NLT grant awarded to HMBA in May 2019. The grant previously funded the Weed Patch and Limekiln East trails.
The mile-long, beginner-friendly West Gate Trail provides a critical connection between the Weed Patch, Bobcat, and Hesitation Point trails. The Gnawbone Trail, a 1.3-mile downhill trail, can be accessed from the West Gate Trail.
Connectivity was also improved between existing trails and park amenities, including the campground, nature center, fire tower, and Hesitation Point.
Mountain bike trails in Brown County State Park are multi-use and are also open to hiking and trail running. Riders should obtain a $5 daily or $20 annual pass before using park mountain bike trails.
More information about Brown County State Park is at on.IN.gov/BrownCountysp.
