Quote Originally Posted by trbl_mkr View Post
Hi everyone,
I got married last week , and our wedding gift to ourselves was new (our first) mountain bikes. I got a Specialized Myka, he got a Giant Talon 29er w/Disc breaks. We're having lots of fun, and we are now on the prowl for more trails within a 2-3 hr drive of Lafayette, IN. I've been a roadie for years, but am totally new to off-road. Any suggestions?
Brown County State Park!!!!

It might be a little longer drive, but it has some of the sweetest single-track in the country. There are close to 30 miles of single-track and there are several beginner trails, intermediate, advanced and very advanced.

I live in Indianapolis and while there are trails in town, I choose to drive to Brown County State Park most of the time - it only takes me about 1 hour and 15 minutes to get there.

Indianapolis has a brand new beginners trail at Fort Harrison State Park - the beginners loop is very easy, easier than the beginners trails at BCSP. I really think it is better for someone who has never been on a mountain bike trail before - shifting really isn't required, totally flat, just some twisty-bendy stuff through trees and a couple of very, very low bridges.

Whatever you decide to do, have fun!