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Trail 3

Intermediate Intermediate
 4.0 (3)
  1. Areas
  2. IN
  3. …Southern Indiana
  4. …Galena
  5. Mt. St. Francis Sanctuary
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“This is the lake trail at Mount St. Francis. It has rolling hills as it follows its way around the lake. ”

Nathan Ginn
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1.3

Miles

2.1

KM

Loop

856' 261 m

High

809' 247 m

Low

80' 24 m

Up

81' 25 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

8%

Max Grade (5°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Fall Colors · Lake · Spring · Views · Wildlife

Family Friendly Well-marked, short, and easy to navigate.

The trail is on private property, but is open to public; don't be there breaking the 11th commandment.

Description

This is an easy hike around the private lake at the Mount. The trail is well-marked and kept clear of trees. There are some areas with significant roots to watch out for, but its a fun trail and not too long.

Flora & Fauna

Hardwood timber, water life, and aquatics.

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Nathan Ginn
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Trail Ratings

  4.0 from 3 votes

#5

in Mt. St. Francis Sanctuary

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  4.0 from 3 votes
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Trail Rankings

#5

in Mt. St. Francis Sanctuary

#130

in Indiana

#12,495

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View of lake from shore along trail by the shelter building. Location approximate.
Feb 10, 2020 near Galena, IN
Bridge along trail. Location approximate.
Feb 10, 2020 near Galena, IN
View from trail along the shoreline. Location approximate.
Feb 10, 2020 near Galena, IN
View of lake from trail. Location approximate.
Feb 10, 2020 near Galena, IN

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