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Mogan Ridge East Trail
This 6.7 mile hike-only trail winds through scenic hardwood forests and rock outcrops. It links up with the longer 12.3 mile Mogan Ridge West trail and goes through some interesting barrens areas.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | open year round. |
|---|---|
| Fees: | None |
| Open Season: | Year-round |
| Usage: | Light |
| Restrictions: | Horse, mountain bike, or motorized travel is not permitted on this trail. |
| Closest Towns: | Derby, IN |
| Water: | none |
| Restroom: | none |
| Operated By: | USFS, Tell City Ranger District, 248 15th Street, Tell City, IN 47586; Phone: 812-547-7051 |
General Information
Directions: From I-64: From I-64, take the IN 37 exit south toward Tell City (Exit 79). Go south on IN 37 approximately 18 miles to IN 70. Go east on IN 70 to IN Highway 66 and then go north for about 1.5 miles until you see the sign on the right side of the road. From Tell City or Cannelton: Take IN Highway 66 east from Tell City through Cannelton until you come to Derby. After you pass through Derby, you'll see signs on the right. GPS Coordinates: Lat- 38o 3' 1.514"N Long- 86o 31' 14.044"WActivities
Day Hiking
This 6.7 mile hike-only trail winds through scenic hardwood forests and rock outcrops. It links up with the longer 12.3 mile Mogan Ridge West trail and goes through some interesting barrens areas. There are some nice rock outcrops in this area.
| Fire Information | old fire scars may be seen at trailhead. |
Backpacking
This 6.7 mile hike-only trail winds through scenic hardwood forests and rock outcrops. It links up with the longer 12.3 mile Mogan Ridge West trail which together make for a nice backpacking length trail. The trails go through some interesting barrens areas with some nice rock outcrops.
| Fire Information | old fire scars where people have built fires may be seen. |
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