Hoosier Is Within a 2 Hour Drive of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, of Drive Hour 2 a Within Is Hoosier The

Field before a storm, and a white trillium in spring. in trillium white a and storm, a before Field trails wilderness Forest trails are provided for hiking, horse riding, Approx. Map The 13,000-acre Charles C. Trail Name Use Type

and mountain bike use. Hikers may also hike any- Miles Key Deam Wilderness (CCDW)

where on the Forest off trail, but horse and mountain is the only Congressionally farm. Birdseye Multiple 11.8 1 hillside

bike riders are required to stay on designated trails. designated wilderness area in Use (MU) Eroded Indiana.

Remember to tread lightly, practice the leave no Brown Co. D Horse/Hike 2.1 2

The purpose of wilderness pictures. but nothing take and

trace ethics, and respect other trail users. Buzzard Roost Hike 0.8 3 visit. any for backdrop ful

areas are to preserve natural carefully walk to Remember law. federal by tected

Celina Interpretive Hike 0.8 4 beauti- a Indiana southern of hills the makes colors

A trail permit tag is required for horse and mountain ecosystems and provide for pro- are remnants farmstead historic and American months. In the fall, the whole spectrum of autumn autumn of spectrum whole the fall, the In months. Fork Ridge Hike 3.5 5 Native prehistoric Both sites. Forest National sier

bike use on most trails. Riders 16 years of age and solitude in a natural-appear- recreationists back to the Forest after the winter winter the after Forest the to back recreationists

German Ridge MU 24 6 Hoo- the enjoy and visit to invited are You today.

younger are exempt. ing environment, both now provide bright colors in the spring and welcome welcome and spring the in colors bright provide

German Ridge Hike Hike 2.4 7 and for generations to come. of hills forested the become have wanted nobody The wildﬂ owers and the dogwood and redbud trees trees redbud and dogwood the and owers wildﬂ The

sier National Forest! National sier

Hardin Ridge Hike/bike 2.0 8 The CCDW provides trails lands eroded the time, and management Through

Hemlock Cliffs Hike 1.0 9 Hoo- the enjoy to son,

for hiking and equestrian use, since. ever grown gradually has base land The Pick a season, or a rea- a or season, a Pick

Hickory Ridge MU 46.7 10 hunting, ﬁ shing, and other forest. national a of creation eventual the for land

hike, ﬁ sh, and explore. explore. and sh, ﬁ hike, Lick Creek MU 7.7 11 forms of nonmotorized and this buy to Service Forest the asked Congress, ana

to reconnect with nature, nature, with reconnect to

Mogan Ridge West MU 12.3 12 non-mechanized recreation. Indi- 73rd the and governor Indiana’s 1934, June In

people a tranquil setting setting tranquil a people

Mogan Ridge East Hike 6.9 13 Wanted Nobody Lands The

Nebo Ridge MU 8.6 14 offers land public cious

Oriole West MU 7.2 15 pre- This Louisville. and Indianapolis, Evansville, eroded hillsides that nobody wanted. nobody that hillsides eroded The Hoosier is within a 2 hour drive of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, of drive hour 2 a within is Hoosier The

Oriole East MU 6.5 16 behind left They homes. and farms their abandoning

not to trespass on private land. private on trespass to not

Pate Hollow Hike 7.7 17 1930’s, the in out moved farmers the of many drop,

lookout tower. lookout a patchwork of land over nine counties, so take care care take so counties, nine over land of patchwork a

Pioneer Mothers Hike 1.3 18 to continued prices crop When row. a in years eral

view from the Hickory Ridge Ridge Hickory the from view approximately 200,000 acres in size but scattered in in scattered but size in acres 200,000 approximately

eltd f uret, n dogt ocre sev- occurred droughts and nutrients, of depleted

Saddle Lake Hike 2.2 19 a and (above), blooms pawpaw

best remaining forest land in Indiana. The Hoosier is is Hoosier The Indiana. in land forest remaining best

farming, the steep hills were eroding, the soil was was soil the eroding, were hills steep the farming,

Shirley Creek MU 19.4 20 (left), larkspur and poppy Wood

hills of south central Indiana, it includes some of the the of some includes it Indiana, central south of hills

Springs Valley MU 12.7 21 for suitable never land on use of years 100 After ests that once covered the Midwest. Set in the rolling rolling the in Set Midwest. the covered once that ests

converted to farmland. farmland. to converted Tipsaw Hike/bike 5.9 22 for- the of remnant a is Forest National Hoosier The

Twin Oak Inter- Hike 1.4 23 country hill the and cut were trees increased, ment

European-Americans. As settle- As European-Americans. by then American,

pretive Forest National

Native Native by rst ﬁ - years 12,000 for continuously ited

Two Lakes Loop Hike 15.7 24 Hoosier to the the to

T Wilderness West Horse/hike 32.4 25 inhab- been has area Forest National Hoosier he

Wilderness Syca- Hike 4.9 25

history spring and fall color fall and spring more welcome Youngs Creek MU 11 26 Multiple Use (MU) allows for hiking, mountain biking, and horse back riding on these trails. Hoosier camping and picnicking ﬁ shing & water sports wildlife for more information: National Forest

Some campgrounds offer sites with electricity and Reservations for indi- The Hoosier has some of the Watchable wildlife view- Hoosier National Forest water hookups; others offer a secluded spot to pitch vidual campsites and most popular fi shing lakes in ing areas are established, 811 Constitution Avenue a tent. Group camping is also available. picnic shelters in the southern Indiana, and anglers but most trails and remote Bedford, IN 47421 Hardin Ridge, Indian- enjoy the opportunities to fi sh areas offer opportunities Picnic shelters and day use areas are also scattered 812-275-5987 Celina Lakes, and Forest waters year round. An for viewing wildlife if you around the Hoosier near beaches, fi elds, or fi shing Tipsaw Recreation Indiana fi shing license is re- move quietly. www.fs.fed.us/r9/hoosier lakes for families to enjoy. Areas can be made by quired for those age 17-65 and Hunting seasons and regu- Hoosier National Forest In addition, primitive camping and picnicking is al- calling toll free the all state regulations apply. National Reservation lations are set by the Indi- Tell City District lowed almost anywhere on the Hoosier with a few Boat access points on Monroe ana Department of Natural Resources. All state fi sh exceptions. If you plan to venture off the trails, we System at 1-877-444- 248 15th Street 6777 (TTY is 1-877- Lake, the Ohio River, Tipsaw, and game laws apply. recommend you purchase a map before your outing Tell City, IN 47586 833-6777.) There is Celina, Indian, and Saddle to ensure you don’t trespass on private land. a fee for making the Lakes offer fi shing and boat- 812-547-7051 reservation. Occupan- ing enthusiasts access to vari- Reservations may be made at some of our camp- Federal relay system for the deaf and grounds. Occupancy is otherwise on a fi rst come cy is on a fi rst come ous waters. basis. basis, unless a site is hearing impaired: previously reserved. Swimming beaches are of- 1-800-877-8339 Holders of the Federal Senior and Access passes will fered at three of our recreation receive a 50% price reduction on the basic camping areas, but no lifeguards are on fee and daily parking fee. duty.

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Site Name Map Key Camping Units Picnicking Water Drinking Seasonal Fee Shower House Electrical Sites Swimming Fishing Boating (Miles) Trails Hiking (Miles) Trails Horse (Miles) Trails Mtn Bike Blackwell C1 100* 1 37 32 Buzzard Roost C4 • 1 Indian - Celina B4 63 • • • • • • • 17 Lake German Ridge B5 20 1 • • • 26 24 24 Hardin Ridge C1 202** 3 • • • • • • • 3 2 Hickory Ridge C1 20* 47 47 47 Mano Point B5 • • Saddle Lake B5 13 • • 2 Shirley Creek B2 40* 19 19 19 Springs Valley B3 10* • • • 13 13 13 Tipsaw Lake B5 41 2 • • • • • • • 6 6 Youngs Creek C3 50* 1 11 11 11 * Open ﬁ eld without deﬁ ned campsites. ** Cabins also available Trails may have more than one use. Mileage may indicate multiple uses, not separate trail systems.

This guide is NOT to be used as a detailed map of the Forest. Road and trail locations are only approximations. Forest Visitor Maps at the 1/2 inch to the mile scale are available by mail or from either Hoosier National Forest ofﬁ ce for a fee. Topo- graphic maps indicating national forest ownership are also available. For more information visit the Forest website at www.fs.fed.us/r9/hoosier

U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service Hoosier National Forest INDIANA 2007

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