Reviewed by: CAMBR Rider ,  Cross Country Rider , from Chicago, IL

Summary:
Good trails, but current signboard at north end of parking lot doesn't help you find them. The trails north of the lot are mostly widetrack jogging trails over rolling hills.

For a warm-up, you can add about 4 miles to the good stuff by doing a loop here. Head to your left, by the covered picnic area and follow the trail over a short, steep hill. After going around a small patch of crops, you come to an intersection. Left takes you on trail 7, which has a good, grinding climb. It dead ends, so you get to fly down that hill on the way back. When you get back to the intersection, keep to your left (except where it would take you to water) until you end up at a paved trail. Take this to the left and you'll get back to the parking lot.

Recommended Route:
You drive north into the park. Trailhead for the good stuff is on your right and leads south. The trails are on the south side of Monkey Run Street (the road leading to the park).

Reviewed by: Deadman , from Kalamazoo Michigan

Summary:
The obstacles are not as technical as before. There are a few trees to go over and quite a bit of twisty single track to slow you down. The sand is less prevailant here then at Custer or Yankee. The climbing is longer but less steep then at Custer and easier then at Yankee. Riders of all levels are out there so if it is busy it may be difficult to pass the slow. Be prepared.

Recommended Route:
Both loops start and end near/at the trail head. The first is longer than the second. The total distance is now shorter from the storm damage approx 8-9 miles.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Fort Custer and Yankee Springs are of similar fun and difficulty. Al Sabo is less technical and shorter.

Reviewed by: Dan Stauffer , from Columbia City, IN

Summary:
Good news! The trail has been reopened. The Cass County Parks Dept. has spent countless hours reopening and making new trails as a result of a monster storm last year. I saw the damage and it is hard to describe how many large trees went down. The report that I read said that they need riders to pack down and break-in the new trails. I havn't riden it since before the storm but I can only imagine that it will be outstanding as it was before.
There is a great park to start from and it is well maintianed.

Recommended Route:
Can't say at this point

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Rum Village, Winona Lake (Boys Club, Fort Custer

Reviewed by: Fritz , from Elkhart IN

Summary:
Do not come to this trail until further notice.
A powerful storm hit this park in the fall of 2001.The trail is closed. I would be surprised if it opens this summer at all unless it is completely re-routed. Quite a mess. It used to be an outstanding trail. well worth a trip. Its a 4 star trail when its open.Hope it re-opens soon!