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Gems in Central Indiana and Indianapolis - 6

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gem Favorite Ladders (2 of 3)

The Ladders in Bear Hollow

(3) Rockport, IN
gem Favorite Trail 3

Rocky Hollow

(3) Rockport, IN
gem Favorite A view from inside the largest rock shelter.

Natural Rock Shelter

(8) Martins…, IN
gem Favorite Honeycomb Rock

Devil's Backbone

(2) Crawfor…, IN
gem Favorite Trail 3

The Punch Bowl

(3) Rockport, IN
gem Favorite Turkey Run State Park

Falls Canyon

(3) Rockport, IN

Recommended Routes in Central Indiana and Indianapolis - 11

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Favorite Multiple types of wildflowers can be seen on the forest floor during spring and summer.
Difficult

Scarce O' Fat Loop

5.7 mi 9.2 km 563' Up 171.58 m Up 563' Down 171.62 m Down

Nashville, IN
Favorite Ladders (2 of 3)
Difficult

5-Mile Challenge

5.9 mi 9.5 km 629' Up 191.86 m Up 628' Down 191.4 m Down

Rockport, IN
Favorite The connection of trail 1 & 2 along the creek
Intermediate/Difficult

Trail 1

2.1 mi 3.4 km 87' Up 26.66 m Up 88' Down 26.93 m Down

Zionsville, IN
Favorite Heading down the trail on a clear winter day
Intermediate

Downey Hill Full Loop

5.0 mi 8.0 km 553' Up 168.46 m Up 557' Down 169.8 m Down

Nashville, IN
Favorite Enjoy beautiful views looking north up Big Walnut Creek.
Intermediate

Tall Timbers Nature Trail

1.9 mi 3.1 km 124' Up 37.66 m Up 124' Down 37.68 m Down

Greenca…, IN
Favorite Campsite on Pate Hollow.
Intermediate

Pate Trail Loop

5.6 mi 9.1 km 835' Up 254.38 m Up 820' Down 250.02 m Down

Bloomin…, IN
Favorite Steam and small waterfall crossing at the head of a ravine.
Intermediate/Difficult

Schooner Trace-Walnut Loop

6.3 mi 10.2 km 759' Up 231.42 m Up 761' Down 231.96 m Down

Nashville, IN
Favorite Optional more technical route to the left.
Intermediate

Town Run Park

6.8 mi 10.9 km 113' Up 34.32 m Up 107' Down 32.7 m Down

Fishers, IN
Favorite Levee crossing
Intermediate

Eagle Creek Crest South Short Loop

3.7 mi 6.0 km 271' Up 82.49 m Up 270' Down 82.4 m Down

Clermont, IN
Favorite Pond near campsite
Intermediate

Sycamore Trail Loop

6.5 mi 10.5 km 438' Up 133.46 m Up 439' Down 133.71 m Down

Nashville, IN
Favorite Early springtime on Jackson Creek Trail in Yellowwood State Forest
Intermediate

Jackson Creek Trail

1.6 mi 2.6 km 201' Up 61.12 m Up 200' Down 61.04 m Down

Nashville, IN

Central Indiana and Indianapolis Hiking

  • 538 Miles 866 Kilometers of Trail
  • 11 Recommended Routes
  • 6 Gems Gems
  • 90 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 165 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 31 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Central Indiana and Indianapolis - 275

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10.6 mi 17.0 km #1Low Gap Backcountry Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
Martinsville, IN
Intermediate/Difficult
Martinsville, IN 26 
1.3 mi 2.2 km #2Pine Hills Nature Preserve Trail
Difficult
Rockport, IN
Difficult
Rockport, IN
1.5 mi 2.3 km #3Rim Trail
Intermediate
Greencastle, IN
Intermediate
Greencastle, IN
5.7 mi 9.2 km #4Perimeter Loop
Intermediate
Terre Haute, IN
Intermediate
Terre Haute, IN
1.1 mi 1.8 km #5Trail 2
Difficult
Rockport, IN
Difficult
Rockport, IN
3.2 mi 5.2 km #6B Line Trail
Easy/Intermediate
Bloomington, IN
Easy/Intermediate
Bloomington, IN
1.8 mi 2.9 km #7Trail #2
Difficult
Rockport, IN
Difficult
Rockport, IN
0.6 mi 1.0 km #8Trail 3 (Falls Trail)
Intermediate/Difficult
Spencer, IN
Intermediate/Difficult
Spencer, IN
3.9 mi 6.3 km #9Trail 1
Intermediate
Jasonville, IN
Intermediate
Jasonville, IN
0.4 mi 0.7 km #10Trail #6
Difficult
Rockport, IN
Difficult
Rockport, IN

Photos of Central Indiana and Indianapolis - 201

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This is a view from the Rim Trail out over the quarry.
Feb 19, 2016 near Greenca…, IN
A view from inside the largest rock shelter.
Dec 18, 2016 near Martins…, IN
Trail pic
Oct 21, 2018 near Farmers…, IN
Looking down the trail at Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve
Mar 9, 2020 near Fishers, IN
Turkey Run State Park
Apr 7, 2020 near Rockport, IN
Turkey Run State Park
Apr 7, 2020 near Rockport, IN
Ladders (2 of 3)
Oct 16, 2020 near Rockport, IN
Covered Bridge
Oct 16, 2020 near Rockport, IN