Pokagon Past Spring Shelter, Through Hardwood Forest; • Do Not Injure Or Damage Any Structure, Rock, Tree, STATE PARK Terminates at Campground #1

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DESCRIPTION OF TRAILS THIS IS YOUR PARK 1. MODERATE — 2 miles. Trail from Inn past Nature All visitors are expected to observe the following rules Center to Apple Orchard Picnic Area through hard- which are designed to fulfill the purpose for which wood forest. Crosses road at bridge, continues as state parks were established, namely, to preserve a the Bicycle Trail to Saddlebarn and back to Inn. A primitive landscape in its natural condition for the use good trail for woodland birds and spring flowers. and enjoyment of the people. 2. MODERATE — 2.2 miles. Begins on main park RULES AND REGULATIONS road near gatehouse; goes through rolling land, Pokagon past Spring Shelter, through hardwood forest; • Do not injure or damage any structure, rock, tree, STATE PARK terminates at campground #1. flower, bird or wild animal within the Park. Do NOT

gather limbs, brush or trees (either dead or alive) for INDIANA 3. MODERATE — 2.2 miles. An interesting trail firewood! It MUST be allowed to remain to rebuild leading through Potawatomi Nature Preserve, the natural humus. with varied habitats of marsh land, deep hardwood forests, pines and sand hills; panoramic view of • Any firearm (except validly licensed handguns) BB area from trail overlook at Hell’s Point. Returns to gun, air gun, CO2 gun, bow and arrow, or spear Potawatomi Inn. gun in possession in a state park must be unloaded 4. EASY — 1.4 mile. Begins near gatehouse (with or un-nocked and stored in a case or locked within trail 2) and extends to trail 5 through campgrounds a vehicle except when participating in an activity near amphitheatre. A variety of habitats is offered authorized by written permit. in pine trees, hardwood forest and rolling land. • Dogs and cats must be kept on a leash no longer 5. EASY — .7 mile. Begins near campground #1 and than six feet and attended at all times. goes past Group Camp to beach; passes through • There shall be no vending or advertising without per- deep woods; a good trail to observe birds and mission of the Department of Natural Resources. spring flowers. • Camping is permitted only in the campground. 6. MODERATE — .7 mile.Trail through primitive Youth groups must be under adult supervision. area including swamp. Begins and ends on trail Each campsite must have one responsible member 3. A good trail to observe marsh land plants and at least 18 years of age. On the shores of Lake James and Snow animals. Lake, amid the rolling hills of Indiana’s lake 7. MODERATE — 1.8 miles. BLUE BIRD HILLS • Fires shall be built only in places provided. country, Pokagon State Park offers unex- TRAIL. The trail starts just below Hell’s Point on • Please comply with the Carry In/Carry Out trash pol- celled opportunities for outdoor recreation Trail 3 and makes a large loop then returns to the icy in all day use areas. Overnight guests must put at all seasons of the year. In a region start point. It is mostly open rolling hills. Grass- waste in receptacles provided for that purpose. where the Potawatomi Indian people ruled lands support native prairie plants typical of the for many years, the park takes its name land before it was farmed. Restored wetlands • Motorists will observe speed limits as posted, and “Pokagon” from their last two, most nota- among the hills provide homes for many species park in designated areas. ble leaders, Leopold and Simon Pokagon that prefer this habitat. • Swimming is limited to such places and times des- (father and son). By treaty, Potawatomi 8. MODERATE — 1 mile. Our newest trail leaves ignated by the department. transferred to the federal government Trail 3 just west of Hell’s Point and heads north, approximately one million acres of land, • Drinking water should be taken only from pumps, crosses a county road, and traverses open, rolling including the present site of Chicago, at hydrants or fountains provided for that purpose. hills, which are currently being managed to return the price of three cents an acre. This water is tested regularly for purity. to meadowlands. Future plans will connect trail to The lakes form an attractive background for Pokagon, offering excellent fishing, the nearby ACRES Land Trust Beechwood Nature • Report lost or found articles to the park office. Preserve. boating and swimming throughout the • All motorized vehicles must remain on paved road- summer, and a perfect setting for many 9. MODERATE — 1.7 miles. Leaves Trail 3 and goes way. Snowmobiles are prohibited. winter sports when the snow flies. There east through wooded swamps and young forests. are two beaches, twelve miles of trails, Touches the former site of the “Pokagon Motel” out • Metal detectors allowed on main beach between and ample opportunities to enjoy lake on State Road 127, near Interstate 69, passes by Labor Day and Memorial Day with written permit shores, wooded hills, wetlands and open Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) — built stone from property manager. meadows. dams, and returns to Trail 3. For a complete list of rules and regulation inquire at park office.

ACTIVITIES AND FACILITIES Toboggan run — 1,780 foot refrigerated twin AN ICE AGE LEGACY track. Operates weekends from Thanksgiving week- BIKE TRAIL — 1.6 miles. Accessible. Connects end through February, with extended holiday hours. During an age when the climate of our world as we campgrounds, Nature Center, Saddle Barn, Inn and know it was approximately 10 degrees cooler, more park entrances. WINTER SPORTS — Sledding, ice skating, cross- snow fell in the winter then melted in the summer. As country skiing (rental), camping and ice fishing. an accumulation piled up over thousands of years, it BOAT RENTALS — Available at Inn beach, summer formed an ice sheet which flowed down from Canada Youth tent camping under adult months. Limited Spring and Fall hours. No launching YOUTH TENT — and over northern Indiana. That glacier began melt- supervision. Reservations are available through the facilities for private boats are provided. However, ing between 10 and 15 thousand years ago and what Central Reservation System. docking slips are available on a First Come/First resulted was the landscape we enjoy today. Served basis. CENTRAL RESERVATION SYSTEMS That glacier was the last one of four to cover Indiana and has been named the “Wisconsin”. The Saginaw CAMPING — Campground equipped with flush toi- Reservations for all types of camping, family cabins, lets, hot water and showers. Occupancy limited to 14 lobe of this massive, one-mile thick, ice flow was the and shelters at state parks, reservoirs and forest can last of the “great forces” of Mother Nature to leave a consecutive nights. Each site with table and firering. be made by going online or use the toll free number. Electricity available. Reservations are available lasting impression on the face of the lands of Pokagon through the Central Reservation System. State Park. www.camp.IN.gov While walking on many of the park trails, you will CONCESSIONS — General store, beach, open 1-866-6campIN easily notice piles of rocks, and individual rocks, CAMP. seasonally. (1-866-622-6746) CENTRAL RESERVATION SYSTEM seemingly coming from nowhere. These big stones

FISHING — Bass, bluegill, walleye, crappie, catfish, are known as glacial erratics. They are part of the northern pike, etc. State license required and avail- total mass of earth brought down from the north able at park office. OPEN ALL YEAR known as glacial debris or glacial till. Rooms, Cabins and There are more lakes in this county of Indiana GROUP CAMP — Capacity 120 in summer, 40 in Conference Facilities than any other county. All are natural and all are winter. Reservations are available through the Cen- Dining Room Open to the Public formed from the massive earth moving and gouging tral Reservation System. glaciers. Where sunken blocks of ice broke away as Information toll free: 1-877-768-2928 the glaciers melted, today are kettle hole lakes. Lake HIKING — Year round. Eleven miles of trails, easy- Reservations: 1-877-lodges1 to-moderate invite you. Lonidaw on Trail Three is a perfect example. (1-877-563-4371) The variations of plant and animal species, and INN — Inn rooms, inn cabins and an indoor swim- Online: www.indianainns.com the topography which they cover, is very typical of ming pool, whirlpool and sauna, all on European glaciated regions. For this reason, Pokagon, in Plan. Single meals, Sunday dinners, banquets. FOR MORE INFORMATION many ways, resembles a park you may expect to find Reservations are available through the Inns Reser- in points further north. Although relatively small in STATE PARKS Write: Pokagon State Park vation System. RESERVOIRS size, Pokagon has tremendous variety of ecotypes, 450 Lane 100 Lake James including lakes, marshes, fens, swamps, deciduous INTERPRETIVE NATURALIST SERVICE — Explore Angola, Indiana 46703 woodlands, pine groves, old fields, and meadow- the world of natural resources while enjoying interpre- Call: (260) 833-2012 tive and recreational programs. Program schedules lands. Take time to explore and enjoy this ice age are available by visiting the website at www.interpre- DNR legacy. tiveservices.IN.gov or call (260) 833-2012. Indiana Department of Natural Resources www.dnr.IN.gov NATURE CENTER — Exhibits on park’s natural and cultural history. Woodland Window and Auditorium. SPECIAL NOTE Please carry out all trash you produce in order Open daily most of the year. to keep your park clean and beautiful for others Receipts from admission and service charges are used to help to enjoy! PICNIC AREAS — Tables, grills, toilet facilities, defray the operation and maintenance costs of the park. List of playground equipment and playfields. fees available in the park office. — Hayrides available. Two The programs, services, facilities, and activities of the Indiana Please let wild animals remain wild. Feeding of ani- SADDLE HORSES Department of Natural Resources are available to everyone. DNR mile bridle trail plus short pony ride. Inquire at saddle prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, mals is prohibited. Feeding of all wild animals can barn. age, sex, or disability. If you believe that you have been discriminat- result in harm to both animals and people. Animals ed against in any program, activity, or facility as described above, who depend on handouts become a nuisance to park SWIMMING — Free beach. Bathhouse and beach visitors and a danger to themselves. Please lock up open Saturday before Memorial Day and no later or if you desire further information please write to: Department of Natural Resources, Executive Office, 402 W. Washington St., Rm. all food and coolers inside cars or campers. Roll car than Labor Day. W256, Indianapolis, IN 46204, (317) 232-4020. 10/15/07 windows up tightly. ��

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