Hoosier National Forest

If you enjoy being outdoors and hiking The Hoosier National Forest is a place you might want to explore. Located in south central Indiana, it is about a 2 ½ hour drive from Indianapolis. It is the largest natural area in Indiana. Featuring rolling hills, back-country trails, and rural crossroad communities makes this beautiful forest a favorite.

There are over 250 miles of trails, with a little over 200 miles designated for horseback riding and about 175 miles for bike riding all set within the 200,000 acres that make up Hoosier National Forest. Many rare plants, rock shelters, bluffs and coves provide many interesting places to explore in the forest.

Special points of interest include the special wildlife sites, Hickory Ridge Lookout Tower, Buffalo Trace and Lick Creek Settlement. Wesley Chapel Gulf is a national natural landmark of an 8 acre collapsed sinkhole which provides a window to the underground river system. For more information and details of the special points of interest, please click Unique and Special Features

Camping, fishing, primitive camping, hunting, backpacking and hiking are only a few of the things you can do on a trip to Hoosier National Forest. Wear bright colored clothing during hunting seasons. Forest streams do not meet safety standards for drinking water. Take your own water with you or be prepared to treat water before you drink it. For more information and contact information you can go to Hoosier National Forest web site. http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/hoosier/index.html

The Hoosier National Forest is a great day trip or camping trip for a family who loves the outdoors, camping, hiking and adventure. Be prepared for lots of walking.