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A short trail that goes around the old train tunnel.


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Map Key

0.7

Miles

1.2

KM

Point to Point

789' 240 m

High

642' 196 m

Low

230' 70 m

Up

124' 38 m

Down

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

22%

Max Grade (13°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Cave · Fall Colors · River/Creek

Description

Trail 5 a short trail that takes your from a parking lot to an old railroad tunnel. From there it then heads around the tunnel to another parking lot.

This is a very fun and scenic trail, despite its short length. There are some interesting shaped cliffs along this trail, as well as the famed tunnel (which is closed between Nov. 1 - Apr. 30). The tunnel is very fun to hike through, though be aware it is pitch black halfway through, and there is a small waterfall and pool on the inside. Bring a flashlight and be on the lookout of cave spiders, bats, and red spotted-tail salamanders. Furthermore, this trail overlooks Tunnel Falls, the tallest waterfall in the state park, and one of the tallest in Indiana.

Contacts

Shared By:

Bryan Britton with improvements by Michael Kontos

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Trail Rankings

#260

in Indiana

#23,305

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Tunnel Falls, view from Trail 5
Dec 25, 2018 near North M…, IN
View of Tunnel Falls from Trail 5
May 22, 2019 near North M…, IN
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