Review Date
October 13, 2008

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 4 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 4 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a week

Reviewed by: neotym ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
This is a follow-up to my first review... and it only gets better. Since early summer the guys who maintain this trail have been hard at work. The trail has had new features added including a couple of huge berms and some improved log roll-overs! The back section and the trail overall has been cleared of most of the overgrowth yet maintains it's woodsy feel.
This trail continues to be one of the best rides in Northwest Indiana!

Recommended Route:
All of it!

Review Date
August 23, 2008

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a month

Reviewed by: neotym ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
This trail is a blast! While I think the trails current rating is pretty accurate, it's only because of poor signage on the North section and a lack of trail upkeep on that same section. With some brush trimming and a little trail grooming this would be a standout trail.
The South section has some really fun jumps and the North section adds a very technical off-camber trail piece thats quite challenging. For anyone who has ridden Franke Park in Fort Wayne and Winona Lake trails in Warsaw, this trail fits in the middle all but a bit more twisty turny version of them. Well worth a ride!

Recommended Route:
Ride both sections but come back to the South section for one more time through the multiple jump hits... a blast.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Winona Lake trails in Warsaw, IN.
Roush Lake at the Huntinton, IN reservoir.
Franke Park trails in Fort Wayne, IN.

Review Date
January 28, 2006

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a month

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: twistyrider ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
This trail has grown in length to 7+ miles now. The trailhead is now located at the tennis courts near the park entrance. It starts and ends ther as well. The south side of the park has 3.5 or so miles. There are a few short steep climbs to get your heartrate going along with a little off camber fun. The north side of the park (after you go under US 30) has 3.5 miles with another 1-2 miles to be added this year. The north side trail requires a bit more skill as there are some really tight turns and a pretty risky but fun technical section. This trail has a lot of turns and is pretty tight so the faster you go the more accurate you need to be.

Recommended Route:
All routes are good. This trail has something for everyone. Follow this link to the Columbia City parks site to view the trailmap. http://www.columbiacityparks.us/BLUE%20RIVER%20TRAIL300.pdf If that doesn't work then try: http://www.columbiacityparks.us/ and click map of walkway and trails.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Winona Lake (boys club)
Huntington Reservoir
Franke park (ft wayne)

Review Date
September 17, 2005

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 4 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 2 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Every few months

Reviewed by: Like2Byte ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
If you don't know how to make turns at high speed, yet, riding this trail will whip you into shape fast. This is probably the windi-est trail I've ever ridden. The trail is definately longer than the 3 miles described above - it's been lengthened to about 6 miles now. There are four "advanced" trails that shoot off from the main trail - but I use the word "advanced" liberally. This trail is a VERY easy trail if you're not moving too fast. If you pick up the pace you'll be hard-pressed to make all the tight turns you'll find along the way. There really isn't anything technical about the place with one or two exceptions - there are two short, steep climbs and one steep downhill. There is a caution sign at that location so you won't be surprised.

Before I forget, it seems this trail is relatively new; therefore, there are lots of "rollers" on the trail so beware!

roller - a small log or twig sitting length-wise along the trail awaiting your tire to ride on top of it to throw you sideways. Think "Throw-rug for bicycles."

Recommended Route:
Pretty simple, really - it's a blue trail with three red zones and one yellow zone - Start to finish.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Frankie park, Winnona Lake

Review Date
September 19, 2003

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 4 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a week