Indiana Mountain Bike Trail At Versailles State Park

The newest trail at Versailles State Park nearone mile loop which connects with Creekside Trail at
Versailles, Indiana is a superbly designed andthe northern end. This is probably the easiest section.
constructed Mountain Bike Trail. The trail is ideal forCreekside Trail is a one and a half mile one way trail
either hiking or mountain biking as it is well laid out,which for the first part travels along Laughery Creek.
passes through some of southern Indiana's finestLimestone cliffs tower above the trail on the right,
woodland, and fa portion overlooks the beautifulthe creek meanders on the left. Heron and other
Laughery Creek valley.waterfowl are frequently seen on the creek,
The trail actually is a system of trails consisting oflargemouth bass break the surface occasionally ,
four connected sections, two of which are loops,snapping at insects and other prey.
totaling nearly ten miles. Most of the trail rides theThe trail leaves the creek, travels through the forest
ridges of hilltops overlooking some deep forestto meet up with the Center Loop, a one and a half
canyons. Other sections overlook the creek.mile circuit through the forest, a very nice hike or
Parking for the Mountain Bike Trail is at the swimmingride. On the north end of the loop a connecting spur
pool in the Park, the trail head located just across theleads about a quarter mile to the northernmost
road. The first section, Turtle Loop, is a fairly easyportion, the Grandview Loop.