Outback Trail - Trail Map

GENERAL INFORMATION:
There are two parking areas at Imagination Glen. There is a East Parking lot (often referred to as the Soccer Field Parking) and a West Parking Lot (ofter referred to as "the Gravel Lot"). On the map below, The East Lot and West Lot are both Labeled and have a yellow star where the Trailhead location is in reference to that lot. Below the map are detailed instructions on where to go and distances if you're planning on riding the trail system from each lot. If this is your first time at the trail, you may want to read these directions to avoid any confusion while out on the trail.

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EAST LOT (Soccer Fields):
When riding from the east lot, the trailhead (you will see a large sign here) will start you in a section on the map called "Broken Arrow" and will lead immediately into "Roller Coaster".   Roller Coaster is one of the most difficult sections of the trail.   If you do not wish to begin here, you can instead ride through the parking lot south to the Ironhorse paved bike path. Head west on the trail.   You will have two options: 1) Turn into the first entrance - the red sign - The beginning of the Dark Side/East side - which is marked by the red lines on the map (higher difficulty rating - 7 miles long) or 2) keep heading down the trail, past the creek, until you see the Blue sign for the Front Side (lower difficulty rating - 3 miles long).

If you elect to enter at the trailhead, you will finish Broken Arrow and go through Roller Coaster and end up at the Ironhorse paved bike trail. From there you need to ride west (turn right) until you get to the Red sign (Dark side) or the Blue sign (Front Side) farther down. You can then either do the one or the other trails, or both.   Both combined is just over 10 miles long.

WEST LOT (Gravel Lot):
When using the Gravel lot, there is pretty much only one way to go.   You start at the trailhead and ride through the section called Penninsula. That will spill out onto the Ironhorse pave trail.   Ride east (turn left) until you get to either the Blue sign (Front Side - Blue line on the map) or past the creek to the Red sign (Dark side - Red line on the map).   If you wish to ride both trails back to back, then ride down to the Red sign entrance, ride through the dark side, then when Roller Coaster leads you back to the Ironhorse paved trail, turn right and re-enter the trail at the Blue sign.   This will have you finish the Front Side and lead you back to the parking lot. As I mentioned above, the Front Side is shorter and easier - about 3 miles.   The Dark Side longer and more difficult - about 7 miles.   If you ride the entire trail, it is just over 10 miles long.

OTHER SUGGESTIONS:
Just for reference if you're new to Mountain Biking - plan on riding a pace of 6-10 miles per hour (6 for someone who's not in great shape - 10 if you are).   With that said, plan on setting aside AT LEAST an hour if you plan on riding the entire trail.   There are "SHORTCUT" signs throughout the trail to help if you get tired or just don't want to do a section.   Also, remember to bring water and stay hydrated.

This entire trail system is provided by and maintained by volunteers.   Volunteers who LOVE mountain biking. You can reach us directly by clicking on the "Message Board" link on this website. Ask questions, post comments, or just shoot the breeze. Either way, we'd love to hear from you!

You can download a copy of the above map in PDF format HERE

Last Updated: 03/18/2011
by: Keith Duvall