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SaveCreekside Park is home to Creekside Trails, a multi-use trail system with 12+ miles of soft surface corridors for biking, hiking and walking.
The vision of the Creekside Trails is to create a safe and enjoyable recreational walking and riding area for Porter County in Valparaiso, Indiana.
The mission is for the Creekside Trails:
To be free and open to the public and all members of the community;
Provide a full spectrum, recreational riding experience for riders of all ages, skills and abilities;
To be an extension of the paved pathways that connect Valparaiso;
Serve the non-motorized transportation community with off-road trails;
Provide sustainable revenue for the ongoing maintenance and operation of the facility.
The vision of the Creekside Trails is to create a safe and enjoyable recreational walking and riding area for Porter County in Valparaiso, Indiana.
The mission is for the Creekside Trails:
To be free and open to the public and all members of the community;
Provide a full spectrum, recreational riding experience for riders of all ages, skills and abilities;
To be an extension of the paved pathways that connect Valparaiso;
Serve the non-motorized transportation community with off-road trails;
Provide sustainable revenue for the ongoing maintenance and operation of the facility.
source: Valpo Parks
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
eBikes Allowed:
Yes
AKA: Creekside Trail,Creekside Trails
Land Status: City Managed
Land Manager: Valpo Parks
google parking directions Disclaimer:
Creekside Trails is free to the public. A donation box is onsite, but a contribution is not required to utilize the park. Keep off the golf course.
Region Supporters & Maintainers
- Spaulding's Tree Service
trail builderSponsor - Porter County Community Foundation
trail builderSponsor - Urschel Labs
trail builderSponsor - Griegers Motors
trail builderSponsor - Buck's Bicycle Shop
trail builderSponsor - dFlo Plumbing
trail builderSponsor - Mike & Brenda Sheetz
trail builderSponsor - Rotary Club of Valparaiso
trail builderSponsor - Modern Woodmen
trail builderSponsor - Vale Park Animal Hospital
trail builderSponsor - Trailyard
trail builderSponsor - Thorgren Tool
trail builderSponsor - Valparaiso Redevelopment Commission
trail builderSponsor - Oak Partners
trail builderSponsor - Powering America Northwest Indiana
trail builderSponsor - Valpo Parks
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Valpo Parks
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
45 trails
- E-Bike
45 trails
- Hike
28 trails
- Trail Running
30 trails
Region Details
- 3
- 3
- 18
- 12
- 9
Region Status
Open as of May 19, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 45
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 45
- Trails E-Bike
- 45
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 3
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 18
- Trails Hike
- 28
- Trails Trail Running
- 30
- Trails Snowshoe
- 1
- Total Distance
- 15 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 5 miles
- Total Descent
- 789 ft
- Total Vertical
- 62 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 722 ft
- Reports
- 322
- Photos
- 42
- Ridden Counter
- 5,871
Popular Creekside Trails Mountain Biking Trails
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 53 ft • 163 •
Popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 53 ft blue climb. It features bridge. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 3,136 ft • 27 ft • 152 •
Popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 27 ft green climb. It features bridge. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 4,872 ft • 65 ft • 150 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used one direction. It features berm, drop, jump and gap jump. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 0.0 • 262 ft • 0 ft • 98 •
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating with a 0 ft black diamond climb. It features berm, drop and jump. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 1,152 ft • 13 ft • 44 •
- Kid's Loop Please keep speed under control in entire Kid's Loop. Watch out for small kids and make sure that no one is coming the "wrong way" while you are heading for a feature. Changes will be made to features and lay-out.
Creekside Trails Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.2 • 11 miles • 537 ft • 20 • Loop •
Creekside Park is home to Creekside Trails, a multi-use trail system with 12+ miles of soft surface...
Photos of Creekside Trails Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westward | May 19, 2026 @ 10:56am (America/Chicago) May 19, 2026 | Ideal | WillieJacobsz Trailforks | ||
| V-Line | May 19, 2026 @ 10:56am (America/Chicago) May 19, 2026 | Ideal | WillieJacobsz Trailforks | ||
| Up Down | May 19, 2026 @ 10:56am (America/Chicago) May 19, 2026 | Ideal | WillieJacobsz Trailforks | ||
| The Jungle | May 19, 2026 @ 10:56am (America/Chicago) May 19, 2026 | Ideal | WillieJacobsz Trailforks | ||
| Smugglers Run | May 19, 2026 @ 10:56am (America/Chicago) May 19, 2026 | Ideal | WillieJacobsz Trailforks | ||
| Slow Dancer | May 19, 2026 @ 10:56am (America/Chicago) May 19, 2026 | Ideal | WillieJacobsz Trailforks | ||
| Showtime | May 19, 2026 @ 10:56am (America/Chicago) May 19, 2026 | Ideal | WillieJacobsz Trailforks | ||
| Salt Creek Trail | May 19, 2026 @ 10:56am (America/Chicago) May 19, 2026 | Ideal | WillieJacobsz Trailforks | ||
| Route 30 | May 19, 2026 @ 10:56am (America/Chicago) May 19, 2026 | Ideal | WillieJacobsz Trailforks | ||
| Rocky Ridge | May 19, 2026 @ 10:56am (America/Chicago) May 19, 2026 | Ideal | WillieJacobsz Trailforks |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KeepMvn2 | wishlist | route | activity #96013765 | Jun 1, 2026 @ 6:41am Jun 1, 2026 |
| WillieJacobsz | add | report | activity #95102436 and 46 more | May 20, 2026 @ 6:03am May 20, 2026 |
| WillieJacobsz | add | report | activity #95043945 and 100 more | May 19, 2026 @ 8:46am May 19, 2026 |
| WillieJacobsz | update | region | activity #95041046 | May 19, 2026 @ 7:56am May 19, 2026 |
| WillieJacobsz | update | region | activity #94684169 | May 14, 2026 @ 6:05am May 14, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Currently trees down and impassable without... | Oct 16, 2024 @ 9:52pm Oct 16, 2024 | ||
| trail | I’m | Aug 7, 2023 @ 9:25am Aug 7, 2023 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westside Trails | 2 | 1.3 km | |||
| Valparaiso Pathways | 15 | 2.1 km | |||
| Rogers Lakewood Park | 33 | 1 | 2.9 km | ||
| Outback Trail at Imagination Glen | 5 | 12 | 5 | 7.9 km | |
| Bluhm County Park | 3 | 3 | 10.7 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 45 | 15 miles | 791 ft | 5 miles | 62 ft | #1,545 | #535 | 42 | 322 | 2 | 2,715 | |
| E-Bike | 45 | 15 miles | 791 ft | 5 miles | 62 ft | #2,434 | #806 | 314 | 2 | 782 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 3 | 4,846 ft | 7 ft | 354 ft | 23 ft | #2,164 | #1,110 | 37 | 2 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 18 | 7 miles | 361 ft | 2 miles | 59 ft | #2,159 | #1,108 | 66 | 2 | |||
| Hike | 28 | 10 miles | 390 ft | 3 miles | 62 ft | #10,236 | #4,019 | 320 | 2 | 181 | ||
| Trail Running | 30 | 11 miles | 433 ft | 3 miles | 62 ft | #9,255 | #3,325 | 320 | 2 | 51 | ||
| Snowshoe | 1 | 1,847 ft | 3 ft | 131 ft | 3 ft | 6 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Creekside Trails
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Creekside Trails?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Creekside Trails are:
- Showtime (4.2/5)
- Doc's Run (4.2/5)
- Chicane (4.2/5)
- Slow Dancer (4.2/5)
- Clifford's Way (4.2/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Creekside Trails?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Creekside Trails are:
- September (24 activities)
- October (21 activities)
- August (20 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Creekside Trails?
There are 3 parking locations listed in Creekside Trails. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Creekside Trails?
The longest trail in Creekside Trails is Salt Creek Trail at 1.8 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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