Birdseye Trail is an 11.6 mile multiple use trail which allows for hiking, horse riding and mountain biking. This trail winds through shady hardwood forests and covers a variety of terrain. Along the way trail users pass a lake, creeks, a variety of forest types, old homesteads, and a cemetary. Click here for a downloadable flier and map of the trail system.
At a Glance
Current Conditions:
Closure order in effect for southern section during forest management activites.
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.
Usage:
Light
Restrictions:
No motorized vehicles allowed on this trail.
Closest Towns:
Birdseye, IN
Water:
Water may be available for livestock (not potable for humans), but bringing water is recommended.
Restroom:
none
Operated By:
USFS, Tell City Ranger District, 248 15th Street, Tell City, IN 47586; Phone: 812-547-7051
General Information
Directions:
From Ind. 64 take South Anderson Creek Road. Bear right onto Governors Trace to the trailhead on the left. Watch for horse crossing signs.
Birdseye Trail is an 11.6 mile multiple use trail which allows for hiking, horse riding and mountain biking. This trail winds through shady hardwood forests and covers a variety of terrain. With some backtracking, its easy to put together longer loops. This trail is mostly easy with flat to rolling terrain, except for a few steep climbs. This is a favorite of mountain bikers on the Hoosier offering a mix of single-track trail and fire roads. Along the way trail users pass a lake, creeks, a variety of forest types, old homesteads, and a cemetary.
Hiking
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Day Hiking
Birdseye Trail is an 11.6 mile multiple use trail which allows for hiking, horse riding and mountain biking. This trail winds through shady hardwood forests and covers a variety of terrain. Trail loops offer a variety of distances from a 4 mile hike (using a county road to return to the full 11. 8 mile or a variety of distrances in between. This trail is mostly easy with flat to rolling terrain, except for a few steep hills. The trail offers a mix of single-track trail and fire roads. Along the way backpackers pass a lake, creeks, a variety of forest types, old homesteads, and a cemetary.
Fire Information
only at trailhead
Backpacking
Birdseye Trail is an 11.6 mile multiple use trail which allows for hiking, horse riding and mountain biking. This trail winds through shady hardwood forests and covers a variety of terrain. With some backtracking, its easy to put together longer loops for a full day of backpacking. This trail is mostly easy with flat to rolling terrain, except for a few steep hills. The trail offers a mix of single-track trail and fire roads. Along the way backpackers pass a lake, creeks, a variety of forest types, old homesteads, and a cemetary.
Fire Information
you may see old fire scars, no camp fire areas along the trails are provided.
Horse Riding & Camping
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Horse Riding
Birdseye Trail is an 11.6 mile multiple use trail which allows for hiking, horse riding and mountain biking. This trail winds through shady hardwood forests and covers a variety of terrain. With some backtracking, its easy to put together longer loops.
This trail is mostly easy with flat to rolling terrain, except for a few steep hills. The trail offers a mix of single-track trail and fire roads. Along the way riders pass a lake, creeks, a variety of forest types, old homesteads, and a cemetary.
Water may be available for livestock (not potable for humans), but bringing water is recommended.
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