on Sep 2nd, 2010This is Indiana, And You Can Take a Hike!
Indianapolis weather this Labor Day Weekend should be (so the experts say) just about perfect. Which means… It’s time to take a hike!
A hike? This is Indiana! Land of Cornfields and Vast Flatness! True, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t some great outdoor opportunities; many of them much closer than you think. The hiking trails listed below are all less that a two hour drive from Indianapolis, which means you can make it a day’s adventure and be home in time for a cook-out!
Fort Harrison State Park
Indianapolis
Fort Harrison State Park
Fall Creek Trail
Lawrence Creek Trail
Moderate trails suitable for novice hikers.
in.gov/dnr/parklake/2982.htm
Crawfordsville
Shades State Park
The rural Indiana park, site of Sugar Creek, features 15 miles of hiking trails ranging from easy to rugged.
in.gov/dnr/parklake/2970.htm
Shades State Park
The rural Indiana park, site of Sugar Creek, features 15 miles of hiking trails ranging from easy to rugged.
in.gov/dnr/parklake/2970.htm
Bloomington
Hoosier National Forest
2 Lakes Loop
15.7 miles of shaded trails travel through scenic hardwood forests and offer views of Indian and Celina Lakes. Come prepared: you’ll encounter several stream crossings.
http://in.gov/dnr/parklake/2970.htm
Hoosier National Forest
2 Lakes Loop
15.7 miles of shaded trails travel through scenic hardwood forests and offer views of Indian and Celina Lakes. Come prepared: you’ll encounter several stream crossings.
http://in.gov/dnr/parklake/2970.htm
Nashville
Brown County State Park
Trail 8
3.5 miles through steep, forested hills.
http://in.gov/dnr/parklake/2970.htm
Brown County State Park
Trail 8
3.5 miles through steep, forested hills.
http://in.gov/dnr/parklake/2970.htm
Nicely done Aimee! Next to Shades Park is also Turkey Run that offers hiking, canoeing, horse back rides and camping. And of course, there’s a nice golf course close by. We have taken our kids there many times and the lodge and cottages are very nice if one wants to spend a night or two.
Willaim