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Oriole West Trail
This 7.2 mile trail is designated for hiking, horse riding and mountain biking. The trail winds through scenic hardwood forests. It connects to the adjacent 6.5 mile Oriole East Trail.
Click here for a downloadable flier with a map and more information on this trail.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | open year round |
|---|---|
| Fees: | None |
| Permit Info: | Horses and mountain bike riders (age 17 years and older) are required to have a permit and stay on trails designated for that type of use. Permits are available from our offices and local vendors. |
| Open Season: | Year-round |
| Usage: | Light |
| Restrictions: | Motorized travel is not permitted. |
| Closest Towns: | Sulphur, 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: Take I-64 to IN 237/IN 66 west (Exit 86). Go south on IN 66 west four miles to Jeffries Cemetery. Look for a small Hoosier National Forest sign on the right side of the road. Turn left into the parking area next to Jeffries Cemetery. Park there or go across the road at Oriole Pond. Coordinates are: Lat- 38o 11' 6.971"N Long- 86o 29' 22.662"WActivities
Mountain Biking
This 7.2 mile trail is designated for hiking, horse riding and mountain biking. The trail winds through scenic hardwood forests and connects to the adjacent 6.5 mile Oriole East Trail. The trail requires a moderate skill level and has some technical sections. Attention is required on descents and climbs. For a more exciting ride go counter-clockwise. The trail has a very scenic bottom section and also contains some wide, gravel-covered stretches.
Day Hiking
This 7.2 mile trail is designated for hiking, horse riding and mountain biking. The trail winds through scenic hardwood forests and connects to the adjacent 6.5 mile Oriole East Trail. The trail has a very scenic bottom section and also contains some wide, gravel-covered stretches.
| Fire Information | old fire scars may be seen along trail. |
| Elevation desc | several steeper hills |
Backpacking
This 7.2 mile trail is designated for hiking, horse riding and mountain biking. The trail winds through scenic hardwood forests and connects to the adjacent 6.5 mile Oriole East Trail for a longer backpacking experience. The trail has a very scenic bottom section and also contains some wide, gravel-covered stretches.
| Fire Information | old fire scars where people have built fires may be seen. |
Horse Riding
This 7.2 mile trail is designated for hiking, horse riding and mountain biking. The trail winds through scenic hardwood forests and connects to the adjacent 6.5 mile Oriole East Trail for a longer riding experience. The trail has a very scenic bottom section and also contains some wide, gravel-covered stretches.
| Size Restrictions | no |
| Corrals | no |
| Loading Ramp | no |
| Hitching Rails | Yes |
| Water Availability | streams and lakes |
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