Brown County, Indiana offers the best trail system east of the Mississippi and is the perfect escape for your next outdoor getaway
Anchoring the area's trail systems is Brown County State Park, the largest state park in Indiana. The Park includes more than 25 miles of diverse terrain trails for mountain bikers, runners, and hikers. With mountain-bike friendly lodging and delicious restaurants, you can't go wrong with a trip to Brown County. Want a map of the Brown County State Park trail systems? Click here to purchase a Brown County Mountain Bike Tourism Map for $7.50!
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Before you visit, make sure you know all the trail systems the area has to offer and do a little research on which one is right for you!
Places to Hike, Bike, and Run:
Brown County State Park
Yellowwood State Forest
Places to Hike and Bike:
Upcoming biking, hiking, and running events:
- Sub-9 Schooner Shakedown (May 18) - An individual, time-trial, point to point race.
- Midwest Women's Mountain Bike Clinic (June 7-9) - An entire weekend with mountain biking, camping, fun and friends!
- Rainstorm Bike Ride (July 8-16) - An intensive week of cycling for riders preferring long distances.
- Sub-9 Super D (August 18) - A downhill cross country race that pits individual racers against the clock.
- Brown County Breakdown (September 27-29) - Enjoy an epic ride on beautiful trails. Not a race, just a great ride in the woods.
- Cabin Fever 5K Run/Walk (TBD) – A 5K course through Brown County.
- Sub-9 Gravel Grovel (November 30) - A non-stop, self-supported, solo competition along the rural roads of southern Indiana.
- Reindeer Romp (TBD) - An 8K/5K run beginning and starting at the Nature Center in the Brown County State Park.
- Winter Wellness Weekend (January 18, 2014) – A cool hiking and running event that includes unique hikes in Brown County State Park and the Frosty Trails 5 Mile run.
Plan your outdoor Brown County Escape today!
