Pick a place to stay The Hoosier’s Hidden Hikes book features 25 hand-picked hiking locations; even the most dedicated weekend warrior will spend a year or two before visiting them all. With so much to do in the Hoosier National Forest, you may want to stay a while. Crawford County Cabins This area is close …
As of March 28th, Hoosier’s Hidden Hikes has been updated with some minor changes. The main purpose was to clarify walking directions for a few hiking areas with challenging routes. I’ve updated descriptions and maps for Carnes Mill, Indian Lake, Jubin Creek, and Saalman Hollow. The spelling of Saalman Hollow was corrected. I also added …
Patoka Lake Trails are located at Newton-Stewart State Recreation Area, which is owned and managed by the Indiana State DNR. Since I have been fixated on making a guidebook for the Hoosier National Forest, I hadn’t visited the Patoka Lake Trails in 10 years at least. Upon my return visit, I was surprised to find …
My purpose in writing this book stems from my passion for the Hoosier National Forest. Equally so, it revolves around some of the disappointing qualities I have repeatedly encountered while exploring it. For example, it is common to find that many tracts of forest land have no established parking areas, no signage, and no access …
Hoosier’s Hidden Hikes Table of Contents When To Visit Low Impact Hiking Safeguarding Sensitive Locations Map School Backwoods Navigation Ratings Explained Intro To Off-Trail Hiking Rules and Regulations Private Property Caves and Caving Geology Forest History and Management Lodging and Restaurants Rock Climbing Official Trails and Recreation Areas Hiking Locations Arch Index Hoosier National Forest …
We are moving into Autumn hiking weather with cooler temperatures and Fall colors. I want to remind folks that ticks and chiggers are still an abundant threat in the forest, especially for off-trail hikers. Ticks carry an array of diseases that should be taken seriously, so take the time now to treat your gear and …