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368 mi 592 km of trail — 8 Featured Hikes

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Gems in Central Indiana and Indianapolis - 3

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Natural Rock Shelter

5
Martinsville, IN
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The Punch Bowl

2
Rockport, IN
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Falls Canyon

2
Rockport, IN

Featured Hikes in Central Indiana and Indianapolis - 8

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Lake view.

#1

5.7 mi 9.2 km
Scarce O' Fat Loop
 6
Nashville, IN
The punch bowl after a day of rain.

#2

5.9 mi 9.5 km
5-Mile Challenge
 2
Rockport, IN
Enjoy beautiful views looking north up Big Walnut Creek.

#3

1.9 mi 3.1 km
Tall Timbers Nature Trail
 3
Greencastle, IN
Campsite on Pate Hollow.

#4

5.6 mi 9.1 km
Pate Trail Loop
 8
Bloomington, IN
The connection of trail 1 & 2 along the creek

#5

2.1 mi 3.4 km
Trail 1
 1
Zionsville, IN
Heading down the trail on a clear winter day

#6

5.0 mi 8.0 km
Downey Hill Full Loop
 1
Nashville, IN
Optional more technical route to the left.

#7

6.8 mi 10.9 km
Town Run Park
 4
Fishers, IN
Steam and small waterfall crossing at the head of a ravine.

#8

6.3 mi 10.2 km
Schooner Trace-Walnut Loop
 2
Nashville, IN

Trails in Central Indiana and Indianapolis - 179

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1.5 mi 2.3 km
#1 Rim Trail
Greencastle, IN
1.5 mi 2.3 km Greencastle, IN
All Clear
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Mostly Dry
66 days ago
3 
10.6 mi 17.0 km
#2 Low Gap Backcountry Trail
Martinsville, IN
10.6 mi 17.0 km Martinsville, IN
Unknown
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11 
3.5 mi 5.6 km
#3 Trail 8
Nashville, IN
3.5 mi 5.6 km Nashville, IN
Unknown
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2 
5.7 mi 9.2 km
#4 Perimeter Loop
Terre Haute, IN
5.7 mi 9.2 km Terre Haute, IN
Unknown
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0.8 mi 1.2 km
#5 Trail 5
Nashville, IN
0.8 mi 1.2 km Nashville, IN
Unknown
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2 
3.9 mi 6.3 km
#6 Trail 1
Jasonville, IN
3.9 mi 6.3 km Jasonville, IN
All Clear
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Mostly Dry
98 days ago
2 
2.5 mi 4.1 km
#7 Hesitation Point Trail
Nashville, IN
2.5 mi 4.1 km Nashville, IN
Unknown
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1 
5.1 mi 8.1 km
#8 Grandview Loop
Versailles, IN
5.1 mi 8.1 km Versailles, IN
Unknown
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1 
2.0 mi 3.2 km
#9 Walnut Trail
Nashville, IN
2.0 mi 3.2 km Nashville, IN
Unknown
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1 
3.2 mi 5.2 km
#10 B Line Trail
Bloomington, IN
3.2 mi 5.2 km Bloomington, IN
Unknown
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1 
2.0 mi 3.3 km
#11 Elliott Woods Trail
Farmersburg, IN
2.0 mi 3.3 km Farmersburg, IN
All Clear
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Mostly Dry
88 days ago
1 
1.8 mi 3.0 km
#12 Bobcat Trail
Nashville, IN
1.8 mi 3.0 km Nashville, IN
Unknown
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1 
2.5 mi 4.0 km
#13 Memorial Loop Trail
Liberty, IN
2.5 mi 4.0 km Liberty, IN
Unknown
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1 
2.6 mi 4.2 km
#14 Trail #4
Rockport, IN
2.6 mi 4.2 km Rockport, IN
Unknown
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1 
1.2 mi 1.9 km
#15 Trail of Many Colors
Seelyville, IN
1.2 mi 1.9 km Seelyville, IN
Unknown
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1 
2.2 mi 3.6 km
#16 Trail 2
Nashville, IN
2.2 mi 3.6 km Nashville, IN
Minor Issues
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Some Mud - Stairs near the end are closed and trail is rerouted onto trail 3 near the return to Abe Martin Lodge. Trail is lightly muddy with slick spots due to wet leaves.
84 days ago
1 
1.8 mi 2.9 km
#17 Trail 4
Nashville, IN
1.8 mi 2.9 km Nashville, IN
Unknown
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1 
0.7 mi 1.1 km
#18 Scout Ridge Nature Trail
Martinsville, IN
0.7 mi 1.1 km Martinsville, IN
Unknown
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1 
0.6 mi 0.9 km
#19 Discovery Trail
Nashville, IN
0.6 mi 0.9 km Nashville, IN
Unknown
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0.8 mi 1.3 km
#20 Trail 1
Nashville, IN
0.8 mi 1.3 km Nashville, IN
Unknown
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Photos of Central Indiana and Indianapolis - 119

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A view from inside the largest rock shelter.

#1

A view from inside the largest rock shelter.
 2
Martinsville, IN
This is a view from the Rim Trail out over the quarry.

#2

This is a view from the Rim Trail out over the…
 5
Greencastle, IN
Trail pic

#3

Trail pic
 1
Farmersburg, IN
View across Lake Ogle from trail 7

#4

View across Lake Ogle from trail 7
 3
Nashville, IN
Lake Shakamak

#5

Lake Shakamak
 3
Jasonville, IN
Shakamak SP.

#6

Shakamak SP.
 3
Jasonville, IN
The punch bowl after a day of rain.

#7

The punch bowl after a day of rain.
 3
Rockport, IN
Steam and small waterfall crossing at the head of a ravine.

#8

Steam and small waterfall crossing at the head…
 3
Nashville, IN

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