LOCATION MAP • Stay on marked trails. • Trails close at dusk. North TURKEY RUN STATE PARK • All hikers must be off TURKEY RUN trails prior to dusk. To Chicago STATE PARK 8121 E. Park Road • Marshall, IN 47859 • (765) 597-2635 • 2,382 acres Established 1916 • Bicycles prohibited on • trails and service roads. • Swimming and 41 Camel's wading in Sugar To Back Crawfordsville 4 Creek are prohibited within the park. • Rock Climbing prohibited. 47 Turkey Run State Park is located 10 To Rockville in northern Parke County. 10

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L EGEND 8 miles R Salmon Canoe Ramp u Lusk Boundary Accessible n Access only Campground Home d No parking Road Campground Entrance R ley Hiking Trail Playground TRAIL TABLE Campground en To Exit H Nature Preserve Basketball Courts TRAIL MILEAGE TRAIL TYPE U.S. 41 Salmon Lusk Moderate/Rugged 4 Mill Site Control Station Volleyball Sand Pits 1 2 2 2 Rugged SHELTER Narrows Parking Tennis Courts Very Rugged Covered 3 1.7 A Middle Bridge Restroom Amphitheater 4 2 Moderate/Rugged Waveland Moderate B Fireplace 2 8 miles Covered Bridge Historic Home Site 5 .7 6 .5 Moderate/Rugged C Tennis Court Saddle Barn Swimming 7 .7 Moderate Nature Center Canoe Ramp 8 1.5 Moderate D Big Log 1 Very Rugged Camp Store Church 9 E Newby Gulch 0 ¼ ½ Please carry out all trash you produce 10 1.4 Rugged in order to keep your park clean and Point of Interest Easy F Canyon beautiful for others to enjoy. 11 .5 Approximate Scale in Miles 12/2019 Corps, Camp 8,stationed here in1934-1935. hard-working young menoftheCivilianConservation many sandstone trail structures are thelegacy ofthe religious heritage. Shelter and houses, asaddlebarn Church, built in1871, stands asareminder ofthearea’s the 1840s, istheoldestofitskindinstate. The Log Hoosiers. LieberCabin, constructed ofvirgin timberin andambitioncharacteristic of19th enterprise century Home andmillsite asatestament serve to theearly providing aglimpseoflife in more recent days. The Lusk Seams ofcoalare stillvisible alongmany ofthetrails. Coal was minedhere inthelate 1800s andearly 1900s. environment produced ofthisperiod vast coaldeposits. compacted andcemented into solidrock. The swampy at themouthofancientMichigan River was slowly the Carboniferous Period, whenthebuildup ofsand named after thetown. This depositwas formed during prompting itsname. suggest thatlarge numbers ofturkeys lived inthearea, central locationfor aneasy harvest. Historic accounts herd theturkeys through thesenatural funnelsinto a huddle there to avoid thecold. Pioneerhunters would inthecanyonwarmer bottoms, or “runs,” would often ACTIVITIES AND FACILITIESACTIVITIES AND and enjoyment. landscape initsnatural conditionfor thepublic’s use were established, namely, to preserve aprimitive designed to fulfill thepurpose forwhichstate parks whichare rules Visitors property shallobserve THIS IS YOUR PARK ones, pebbles, rest inandalongSugar Creek. still beseeninBoulderCanyon on Trail 9,smaller glaciers. Someofthelarger erratics, orboulders, can pieces ofbedrock from Canada here carried by the erratics caughtinswirling backwash. Erratics are example ofapotholethatwas scoured outby glacial of glacialmeltwaters. The Punchbowl on Trail 3isan familiar canyons andformations by theeroding action Epoch, thesandstone bedrock was into carved today’s hemlock grove neartheendof Trail 11. of state parks. You’ll atop findhismemorial apeaceful states to preserve significantnatural areas ina system foresight allowed Indianato becomeoneofthefirst , thefather ofIndianaState Parks. His information contact the property office.information contact the property availability orweather conditions. For current Day to early August. Facility may closedueto lifeguard available through theCentral Reservation System. andplayfields.courts Reservations for shelters trailplanetarium, information, naturalist. volunteers, isonthe grounds ofthehome. open for tours seasonally. garden,A period created by creation oftheState Park system. call 765-597-2654. Program schedules atInterpretiveServices.IN.gov or in advance to schedulespecialgroup programs. animal talks, campfire programs andhistory talks. Call star shows, patchprograms, workshops, park live activities, includingday hikes, nighthikes, planetarium office orInn,check bulletin boards for scheduled Reservation System. banquets. Reservations available through theInns roads. Turkey Run. Bicycles must remain onpaved public the Central Reservation System. isavailable.electricity Reservations available through trailers. No individualwater orsewer hookups, but to 14 consecutive nights. Mostsites willaccommodate inside cars orcampers. Roll upcarwindows tightly. danger to themselves. Pleaselock upallfood andcoolers depend onhandoutsbecomeanuisance to visitors anda toresult bothanimalsandpeople. inharm Animals who Feeding deerisprohibited. Feeding ofwildanimalscan Please letwildanimalsremain wild. In more recent history, thePleistocene during The exposed bedrock here isMansfield sandstone, Turkey Run asthefinal serves resting place for Col. Many historic structures are preserved at Turkey Run, SWIMMING—Olympic-size poolwithwading pool SADDLE BARN—Hayrides, guidedhorseback PICNIC AREA—Tables, grills, toilet facilities, NATURE CENTER—Openallyear. Hands-on LUSK HOME—Builtin1841 by thefirst European LIEBER CABIN—The cabincurrently houses INTERPRETIVE NATURALIST SERVICE— INN—Inn rooms, inncabins. All innrooms are HIKING—With milesofeasy trails, to rugged very FISHING—Bass, bluegills, etc. State license CAMPING—Campground equippedwithflush and poolhouse, openapproximately Memorial rides. playground equipment, tennis andbasketball activities, live animals, bird viewing, nature library, settlers to own thisland. The restored houseis exhibits telling ofLieberandthe thestory Available allyear. Inquire atNature Center, park air-conditioned. Singlemeals, Sunday dinners, hiking isoneofthemostpopularactivitiesat required. toilets, hotwater andshowers. Occupancy limited chances. Donotwade orswim. Sugar Creek isextremely hazardous. Take no CREEK SWIMMINGIS PROHIBITED For alist ofpark events, visit interpretiveservices.IN.gov

CAMP CENTRAL RESERVATION SYSTEM Pick upanIndianaRecreation Guidefor more information. DNR PROPERTIES NEARBY For acompletelistofrulesandregulations,inquireatparkoffice. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • RULES ANDREGULATIONS InterpretiveServices.IN.gov/support/friends_group/ state parks. For Friends Group information: Join theFriends of Turkey Run andShades PARKBECOME A VOLUNTEER the park. Listoffees available inthemainoffice. used to defray theoperation andmaintenance costsof Receipts charges from are admissionandservice SPECIAL NOTE FOR MOREINFORMATION TURKEY RUN INN Inn-operated cabinscanbemadeonlineorby phone. Reservations for theIndianaState Park Innsand CENTRAL RESERVATION SYSTEM campstore swimming, water skiing, boatlaunch,rental, fishing, hunting, trapping, shelter house, beach,pool, viewing, playground, historic features, fishing, ice camping house, youth tent areas, wildlife watching Resources, Executive Office, 402 W. Washington Street, W256, Indianapolis, IN46204,(317) 232-4020. above,facility asdescribed orifyou information pleasewrite to: desire further ofNatural Department sex, ordisability. Ifyou believe thatyou have beendiscriminated against inany program, activity, or available to everyone. DNR prohibits on the basis of race, discrimination color, age, national origin, The programs, facilities, ofNatural services, Resources andactivitiesoftheIndianaDepartment are See everything IndianaState Parks hasto offer atstateparks.IN.gov. overnight Innguestandcampers. allowed intheparkbetweenthesehours,exceptfor Park closesfrom11p.m.until7a.m.Nooneis Use ofmetaldetectorsisprohibited. paved roadway.Snowmobilesareprohibited. Bicycles andallmotorizedvehiclesshallremainon Report lostorfoundarticlestotheparkoffice. water istestedregularlyforpurity. hydrants orfountainsprovidedforthatpurpose.This Drinking watershouldbetakenonlyfrompumps, in SugarCreekisprohibited. by theDepartmentofNaturalResources.Swimming Swimming islimitedtoplacesandtimesdesignated only indesignatedareas. Motorists shallobservepostedspeedlimitsandpark put wasteinreceptaclesprovidedforthatpurpose. policy inalldayuseareas.Overnightguestsmust Please complywiththeCarryIn/CarryOuttrash Fires shallbebuiltonlyindesignatedplaces. campground. No youthgroupsarepermittedinthefamily Camping ispermittedonlyinthecampground. Department ofNaturalResourcesisprohibited. Vending oradvertisingwithoutpermissionofthe kept onaleashnolongerthan6feet. Dogs andcatsmustbeattendedatalltimes permit. is participatinginanactivityauthorizedbywritten case orlockedwithinavehicle,exceptwhenowner must beunloadedorun-nockedandstoredina gun orspearinpossessionastatepark BB gun,airCO2bowandarrow,paint Any firearm(exceptlawfullypossessedhandguns), because theyrebuildthenaturalhumus. brush ortrees(eitherdeadalive)forfirewood flower, birdorwildanimal.DoNOTgatherlimbs, Do notinjureordamageanystructure,rock,tree, interpretive interpretive services, center, wildlife trails,bridle hiking trails, family cabins, group seasonal interpretive picnicking, service, shelter S TATE Cagles MillLake(LieberSRA) trails,-hiking Covered Bridge SFRetreat -mountain biking, -camping, fishing, hikingtrails, TURKEY RUNINN @INdnrstateparks P . ARKS andreservoirs Write: Reservations for ofcamping, alltypes family Rooms andcabinsavailable. Online: camp.IN.gov Call: 1-866-6campIN (1-866-622-6746) or by callingtoll-free. reservoirs andforests canbemadeonline cabins, andshelters atstate parks, Online: IndianaInns.com Reservations: Information toll-free:  Restaurant opento thepublic. Online: on.IN.gov/turkeyrunsp Call: 765-597-2635 Online: Call: Visit toSubscribe OutdoorIndianamagazine today, 1-877-lodges1 (1-877-563-4371) P.O. Box 37 Turkey Run State Park Marshall, IN47859 beautiful for others to enjoy! in order to keep your cleanand park outalltrash youPlease carry produce IndianaInns.com

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© 10/2019 Department of Natural Resources closed during suchtimesandalternate trailsclosed during used. impassable highwater during andshouldbeconsidered and trail tread uneven. Partsofthesetrails may be as trail surface, sosomesectionscanbecomeslick All trails have thatuseravine streambeds portions OF TRAILS DESCRIPTIONS PLEASE STAY ONMARKED TRAILS. Trail 4 small children andpetsshouldusealternate trails. some medical conditionsordisabilities. Hikers with Trail 2 impassable highwater. during black walnut trees; covered bridge. Portions may be The big-tree trail. Fine sycamores andseveral huge Trail 1 TRAIL &DESCRIPTION Lieber Memorial andLogChurch.Lieber Memorial hike highaboveA short Turkey Run Hollow to the Trail 11 formations dueto erosion. To “Camel’s Back;” finescenicview. Many unusual Trail 10 rugged. Becareful. The besttrail to seevirgin woods isalsothemost Trail 9 small creek. Peaceful trail withmoderate hikingthatfollows a Trail 8 impassable highwater. during Virgin woods, hemlock trees. Portions may be Trail 7 impassable highwater. during across astream onstepping stones. May be hike throughShort Turkey Hollow. Trail meanders Trail 6 Fine trees; 140 steps (goingdown isfrom thewest.) Trail 5 mine. Portions may beimpassable highwater. during Follows afinelittle valley to theLuskhome, pastthecoal water. Be careful. Portions may beimpassableduringhigh steep walls ofbothRocky andBearhollows. The ladders the trail includesunusual hikingbetween Trail 3 hike.edges onthisrugged a fen onyour way fill andalongcliff to theLuskEarth areas toriparian uplandforested areas. Walk through On thisadventurous hike, visitors willexperience

stateparks.IN.gov The ladders can behazardous for visitors with its name says thatwildturkeys, findingit systempark was established. state’s centennial in 1916, whenthestate 2,382 acres was purchased the during S.R. 41. The first parcel of Turkey Run’s Indiana onState Road 47, 2mileseastof sights throughout the year. flight oftheturkey vulture are common woodpecker excavations andtherocking Deer tracks, beaver-chewed trees, pileated anabundancethrive, ofwildlife. supporting and sycamores, lushplantcommunities ferns to themajesticold-growth walnuts hiking trails. From thetiny mossesand some ofIndiana’s mostruggedly beautiful and millsite. hemlock groves to theSalmon LuskHome the shadows ofsandstone andpeaceful Park, from itsdeepcanyons nestledin aboundat history Turkey Run State One story abouthowOne story Turkey Run got Turkey Run islocated inwest-central Our secondstate alsoinvites park you to Classic examples ofnatural andhuman T urkey 2 miles 2 miles .5 miles 1.4 miles 1 mile 1 mile .7 miles .5 miles .7 miles 2 miles DISTANCE 1.7 miles Easy Rugged Very Rugged Moderate Moderate Moderate DIFFICULTY Moderate/Rugged Very Rugged Rugged Moderate/Rugged Moderate/Rugged

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