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Hickory Ridge Trail
This 48.7 mile trail designed for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking is made up of a variety of long and short loops that wind through scenic hardwoods providing a chance to get away from it all. With a "spaghetti bowl" of trail options almost any distance can be tailored to ride or hike. The trails vary from easy on the flat ridges to difficult if you drop down into the ravines and trail use drops off the further you get from the parking area.
At a Glance
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| 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: | A complete list of US Forest Service rules and regulations are posted on bulletin boards in the campground. No hardwood firewood may be brought in to the campgrounds unless it has been certified by the USDA or IDNR. |
| Closest Towns: | Bloomington, IN |
| Water: | Water is available for livestock but not tested as safe for human consumption. |
| Restroom: | Vault toilet provided at trailhead only |
| Operated By: | USFS, Brownstown Ranger District, 811 Constitution Avenue, Bedford, IN 47421; Phone: 812-275-5987 |
General Information
Directions:From Ind. 446 turn east on Ind. 58. Proceed 6.5 miles to Norman. Turn left at the stop sign to continue on Ind. 58. Proceed another 0.3 miles and turn left onto County Road 1250 W at the brown Forest Service sign. Continue 2.2 miles to the Hickory Ridge Trailhead/Campground on your left.
General Notes:
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Activities
Mountain Biking
This 48.7 mile trail designed for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking is made up of a variety of long and short loops that wind through scenic hardwoods providing a chance to get away from it all. With a "spaghetti bowl" of trail options almost any distance can be tailored to ride or hike. The trails vary from easy on the flat ridges to difficult if you drop down into the ravines and trail use drops off the further you get from the parking area.
Day Hiking
This 48.7 mile trail designed for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking is made up of a variety of long and short loops that wind through scenic hardwoods providing a chance to get away from it all. With a "spaghetti bowl" of trail options almost any distance can be tailored to hike. The trails vary from easy on the flat ridges to difficult if you drop down into the ravines and trail use drops off the further you get from the parking area.
| Fire Information | only at the trailheads |
| Elevation desc | lots of hilly sections, streambeds, and some flats. |
Backpacking
This 48.7 mile trail designed for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking is made up of a variety of long and short loops that wind through scenic hardwoods providing a chance to get away from it all. With a "spaghetti bowl" of trail options almost any distance can be tailored to hike. The trails vary from easy on the flat ridges to difficult if you drop down into the ravines and trail use drops off the further you get from the parking area.
| Fire Information | you may see old fire scars, no camp fire areas along the trails are provided. |
Horse Riding
This 48.7 mile trail designed for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking is made up of a variety of long and short loops that wind through scenic hardwoods providing a chance to get away from it all. With a "spaghetti bowl" of trail options almost any distance can be tailored to ride. The trails vary from easy on the flat ridges to difficult if you drop down into the ravines and trail use drops off the further you get from the parking area.
| Size Restrictions | No |
| Corrals | No |
| Loading Ramp | no |
| Hitching Rails | No |
| Water Availability | Available at the Hickory Ridge Horse Camp- potable for livestock only, and in some streams |
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