13084 Elk Horn St
Carlisle, IA 50047
Banner Lakes, located in Summerset State Park, is host to around 5.5 miles of singletrack. They range from easy to difficult. Most are tight singletrack through woods, or on top of the former strip-mine's tailings. They flow well and fast. Prepare for some short, challenging climbs and being rewarded with fast descents.
WET OR MUDDY CONDITIONS
Be considerate of the trails in the low-lying areas. During the fall and spring freeze/thaw or heavy rains cause the trails to close. Signs at the trailheads will indicate whether a trail is open or closed and is regularly updated by the Trail Steward.
PARKING
Main Parking Lot: Located on your right as soon as you turn into the park.
Other Parking: Parking can be found throughout the park, along the road or in main lots.
FACILITIES & SERVICES
A primitive restroom is available at the main entrance parking lot. This restroom does not have running water. Other primitive restrooms are located in other parking lots scattered within the park itself.
Modern, flush restrooms are not available.
USE CAUTION
These trails are suggested to use one-way, however two-way traffic with other cyclists does occur. These trails also allow hiking and other foot traffic. Please use caution and ride at your own risk.
TRAIL SEGMENTS
COAL MINER'S DAUGHTER (CMD)
Length: 1.6 miles
Challenge: Moderate to Difficult
This trail contains several steep climbs and descents, as well as water crossings (via bridges, without railings).
NEW ED BEACH
Length: 0.5 miles
Challenge: Moderate
A climb on top of the mining tailings along the pond.
MISSING LINK
Length: 0.3 miles
Challenge: Moderate
A fast, flowy, tight single-track at the base of one of the hills connects you to Corner Pocket's start.
CORNER POCKET
Length: 0.7 miles
Challenge: Moderate
A challenging ribbon of ups and downs, ins and outs through the trees and to the top of the pilings. The final descent is worth the effort.
RIVERSIDE
Length: 0.9 miles
Challenge: Easy
A relatively flat, flowy trail around the edge of the park along the river. This trail is often wet or flooded after rain and snow melt.
EXTRA CREDIT
Length: 0.4 miles
Challenge: Moderate to Difficult
Very nice, fast ups and downs with some challenging climbs and twists on one of the hills makes this trail short and worth the effort.
LAND MANAGER:
PROHIBITED USES
Motorized vehicles (any non-human powered vehicle, i.e. motorcycles, one wheels, etc.).
Riding or hiking on wet/soft or muddy trails.
Any activity that causes damage to the trail tread by foot or bike.
Unauthorized building or modification of trails and/or technical features.
Horseback riding on single track trails.