O’Bannon Woods State Park

AA- Fire Tower to Rocky Trail 8 mile – Rugged

Begins at the fire tower and travels west, intersecting with the Rocky Ridge Trail in the Class A campground. Follow paved roadto the Group Camp to reconnect with the trail,

then turn north passing the Aquatic Center before returning to the fire tower. Latitude: 38.200039, Longitude: 86.268181

A- Rocky Ridge 2 Miles-Moderate

Begins and ends near campsite 35. This loop trail passes through deep ravines and up scenic, rocky slopes. Parking and waterare available at the campground.

Lotitude:38.194770, Longitude:86.292515

B- Tulip Valley 2 Miles- Moderate

Begins across from the Group Camp, passes through the woods in front of Hickory Hollow Nature Center, and contin-ues up theridge to the campground. One mile of this trail is universally accessible from the Nature Center.

Lotitude:38.1958505, Longitude :86.293723

C- CCC Ghost Trail 1.25 Miles- Rugged

This trail begins and ends at the Group Camp and follows both sides of a dry creek bed. Be prepared for long, steep climbsand rocky descents. Parking is available at the Group Camp. Lotitude: 38.194770, Longitude: -86.308849

D- Cliff Dweller 1.75 Mile- Moderate

This loop trail crosses a dry creek bed, follows a beautiful, spring-fed creek and has some long stretches of climbing. Parking is available at the Pioneer Shelter House. Lotitude: 38.170720, Longitude: -86.308849

E- Ohio River Bluff 1.5 Miles- Rugged

This loop trail captures vistas of what the early settlers saw while traveling down the Ohio River. Follow the rocky escarp-mentbluff, as it meanders down to the horse trail from Shelter House 2 and back to the lower parking lot. It then skirts under theedge of the bluff and up the rock staircase, built by he CCC, back to the shelter. Lotitude: 38.170720, Longitude: -86.308849

F-Post- Oak Cedar Nature Preserve– Rugged

This trail is on Cold Friday Road, 1.5 miles south of the main property office. The Division of Nature Preserves requests thatyou register at the trailhead before entering the nature preserve.

G- Sharp Spring Trail 1 Mile- Moderate

This trail loops around the perimeter of Wyandotte Wetlands and passes Sharp’s Spring on the lake’s backside. The parking lot shelter provides a beautiful spot for a picnic. Latitude:

38.221197, Longitude: -86.300711

BR- Breeden Ridge 1.5 Miles- Rugged

Begins at intersection of Rocky Ridge with a handbuilt rock garden. A rolling climb takes you to the top of Breeden Ridge. A log ¡umpsends you toward a small woodland pond, the highest point on the trail. Twisting turns and other features

lead to a horse trail crossing, where the trail descends to Potato Run. A¢er a climb up the other side of the creek, the trail levels outand ¡oins the Potato Run Trail.

PR- Potato Run 1.2 Miles-Moderate

Begins at the campground, sharing access with the Tulip Valley hiking trail. At Battleship Rock, the trail splits to the right andflows along the ridge behind the campground before descending into the valley.

Bikers should yield to horses at two horse crossings.

The trail intersects with the Breeden Ridge Trail, then twists and winds along the edge of Potato Creek before crossing the creek bed.

The Adventure Hiking Trail 25.5 Miles- Rugged

The Adventure Hiking Trail (AHT) is a 25.5 mile rugged backpacking trail designed for the serious outdoor enthusiast. A NationalRecreation Trail and part of the American Discovery Trail, the AHT is one of Indiana’s longest, scenic, and most interesting backpacking experiences. It normally takes 2.5-3 days to complete, with five overnight shelters available first-come first-use. The trail ismarked with green and white blazes. Day trips are also possible at several access points. Good physical condition, plenty of water, andproper equipment are necessi-ties. For additional information contact the park office.

O’Bannon Woods State Park

7234 Old Forest Road SW, Corydon, IN 47112 on.IN.gov/obannonwoodssp

Patoka Lake

Trail 1 2 Miles- Moderate

Loop trail with a spur down to the lake. Rock outcroppings can be seen throughout this trail. Average hiking time is 1.5 hours. This trail startsat the Trailhead across from the Nature Center parking lot.

Trail 2 3.2 Miles- Moderate

Totem Rock is found 1 mile into the trail. The rock received this name from 3 turtles traveling in one direction carved into the rocks andsurrounding trees. The meaning of these marks was unclear but assumed to be some type of family mark signifying kinship, hence the name.European settlers also mined saltpeter, an ingredient in black powder from the site. This trail starts at the Trailhead across from the Nature Center parking lot.

Trail 3 3.2 Miles- Moderate

Trail 3 is a 3.2 mile path that can be accessed by taking the back section of Trail 2 at the back of the Nature Center Parking Area. Thistrail follows the edge of the 1,000 acre peninsula that overlooks the lake from above.

Trail 4 3/4 Mile- Easy

Trail 4 is a 3/4 mile moderate trek with Wickliffe sandstone outcroppings along the uphill portions. Walk through rock outcroppings and creek beds along this trail that takes an average of 30-45 minutes to hike.

Trail 5 1/4 Mile- Easy

Trail 5, also known as “The Narrows”, is a 1/4 mile trail on a historic wagon road. The wagon trail, abandoned in the 1800’s shows signatures in the sandstone rocks that give forth its name. Some signatures date as far back as 1864. Locals referred to this road as “the narries”.

Patoka Lake State Park

3084 N. Dillard Road, Birdseye, IN 47513 on.IN.gov/patokalake

Indiana DNR Nature Preserve 

Yellow Birch Ravine 1.8 Mile- Easy

Yellow Birch Ravine is a 1.8 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Taswell, Indiana that features a great forestsetting and is good for all skill levels. Scenery along the trail features yellow birch trees and numerous waterfalls. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips. Managed by DNR.

Latitude: 38.32826239182147, Longitude: -86.55031973353499