"Punchy climbs, tight turns, and concrete crossings." That is how Brett Johnson, lead steward of the Overley-Worman Mountain Bike Trail, described the original singletrack to Current in Zionsville. He also said many riders considered it difficult. Plenty of experienced riders liked it that way. A rider on a first mountain bike, or a ten-year-old who had just outgrown the paved path, had a harder time with it.
On Oct. 3, that changed. About three new miles of trail opened at Overley-Worman Park, 6040 Godello Circle. The new trail includes a beginner-friendly section at the back of the park and creek-side sections for beginner and intermediate riders, along with a separate section for experienced riders. Holliday Farms households have ridden the Big Four and the Rail Trail on road and hybrid bikes. Now a Zionsville park has a place to try dirt, rated so a beginner can tell which sections to ride first.
The trail that used to sort riders out
The old trail was short and technical. Before the expansion, the route description on MTB Project listed it at about 1.1 miles. That description mentions a downhill jump line, a blue and black interior trail, a green trail along Eagle Creek, culvert and paved-path crossings, and a concrete skinny. On a trail that compact, you hit the hard features again and again.
The park around it gives the trail its character. A 2022 Town of Zionsville release describes Overley-Worman as about 47 acres of woodland and hills, with a pond and Crazy Creek running through on its way to Eagle Creek. The park also has playgrounds, pathways and disc golf. The creek and the elevation changes shaped the original technical trail. The new sections use the same ground in a gentler way.
The trail system started changing when Overley-Worman joined the Indy Trail Collective network. The Collective is a chapter of the Hoosier Mountain Bike Association. HMBA's announcement laid out the plan: build work in late fall and early winter, make the existing Rustic Trail friendlier to mountain bikes, and add a loop around the perimeter of the park. The October opening is the first big result of that plan.
What opened Oct. 3, section by section
The new trail uses a color-coded rating system like a ski hill, and improved signage tells riders which section they are on. Here is how the sections were described at opening:
| Section | Rating | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|
| New trail in the back of the park | Green | Beginners |
| Creek-side sections | Green and blue | Beginner and intermediate riders |
| Separate advanced section | Black | More experienced riders |
| Original singletrack | Riders considered it difficult | Riders comfortable with climbs, tight turns and concrete crossings |
According to Current, Johnson said the crew focused on how the trail rides as well as on adding distance:
"Beyond adding mileage, we've worked to improve the flow of the trail, making it more enjoyable to ride and creating a better overall experience."
"Flow" matters most to newer riders. On a trail with good flow, one turn sets up the next, so a rider can keep moving without braking hard at every corner. Johnson told Current he wants the trail to appeal to more riders and to draw riders from surrounding counties. About 50 people came to the grand opening, and he called the feedback overwhelmingly positive.
How far along the build-out is
You will see a few mileage figures for Overley-Worman. Current reports that the new three miles bring the mountain bike system to about 4 miles. The Indy Trail Collective's live conditions page, Flowfeed, lists 4.3 miles. When the partnership was announced, HMBA described about 4 miles of trail made up of the singletrack, the Rustic Trail and the jump line. It set a goal of around 8 miles once the improvements and expansions were done.
Compared with that 8-mile goal, the build-out is not finished. Johnson told Current there is plenty of room to grow the trails and add more features.
Two better-known central Indiana trails give a sense of scale. MTB Project lists Town Run Trail as a 6.6-mile blue route with 141 feet of climbing, and Fort Benjamin Harrison State Park as an 8.2-mile blue route with 377 feet of climbing. Overley-Worman is smaller than either one. What it offers is a Zionsville park where a beginner can ride a green section, then try a blue one along the creek, all in one visit.
Before you load the bikes
Dirt trails react to weather in ways paved paths don't. Here is the short version for a first visit:
- Check conditions on Flowfeed, not Trailforks. The Indy Trail Collective's Flowfeed page for Overley-Worman shows trails by status: closed, high impact, medium impact or low impact. The Overley-Worman information on Trailforks was last updated July 22, 2026, before the expansion opened, so its route list may not match what is on the ground.
- Report problems. Flowfeed's Overley-Worman page has an issue-report form. You can set an alert level, upload a photo and leave an email if you want a reply.
- Use 6040 Godello Circle for directions. That is the address in the town's facility listing and in Current's report. Flowfeed's map directions point to 6440 Godello Circle, so go by the town's listing. The 2022 town release also describes access from the paved trail by Zionsville Road off Lemberger Boulevard, and from Nancy Burton via the southern Rail Trail.
- Start in the back. If you are new to singletrack, begin with the green trail at the back of the park. The creek-side blue sections are the next step up. Leave the original singletrack and the black section for later.
- Plan the whole outing. Zionsville Parks & Recreation lists two shelters at the park, Shelter A and Shelter B. The playground makes it easy to bring along a family member who isn't riding.
Monday nights, and the shovels behind them
A trail like this needs people to keep it in shape. The Indy Trail Collective maintains the Overley-Worman trail together with Zionsville Parks & Recreation, and Current reports that volunteers are wanted for trail upkeep. Work-day announcements usually go out on the Zionsville Parks Department, Indy Trail Collective and Overley-Worman social media pages. The partnership started that way, too. HMBA announced its first Dig Day at the park for a Sunday at 10 a.m. and asked for "your energy, shovels, and smiles."
The group also leads a weekly ride. Riders meet at 6 p.m. on Mondays in the parking lot by the playground, and rides depend on the weather. For a new rider, the Monday ride is an easy way to learn the trail alongside the group that maintains it. Before you head out on a damp evening, check the Indy Trail Collective's social channels to see whether the ride is on.
The volunteers who added three miles this fall have already said they have room for more. For Holliday Farms families, that means a Zionsville park with beginner singletrack is likely to keep adding trail.
If you are thinking about a move to the Zionsville side of the county and outdoor time is high on your list, Tina Smith can show you how parks like Overley-Worman fit with the neighborhoods around Holliday Farms. Request a Private Consultation and tell her how you like to spend a Saturday morning.
