Oriole West offers an approximately 7.2 mile long multiple-use loop trail. Enjoy hiking, horse riding or mountain biking through scenic hardwood forests.

Horse riders and mountain bikers are required to have a trail permit and stay on trails designated for their use. Annual ($35/year) and day-use ($5/day) permits are available from Hoosier National Forest offices and several local vendors.

Nearby Oriole East offers anothers another approximately 8.8-10 miles of multiple-use trails.

From I-64 (approx. 40 miles west of Louisville), take SR 66 South, through Sulphur, approx. 5 miles and turn right (west) onto CR 52. Continue west approx. 1 mile to the trailhead and parking area.

(Check out the interactive map above.)

The trail runs through hardwood forest and is moderate, with some technical sections. Attention is required on descents and climbs. Go counter-clockwise for a fast, "whoop-filled" descent that leads into a technical single-track. The trail includes a scenic creek bottom section and some wide, gravel-covered stretches.