Indiana's Long Distance Trails
Trails selected for this website are 10 miles long or greater, have a natural trail surface, and most have camping available to enhance the wilderness experience. These long distance trails occur on properties managed by a variety of public agencies. Each agency has it’s own role to play in the conservation of Indiana’s natural resources and management practices may differ. This variety provides the users with a broad spectrum of recreational experiences. Some of these trails accommodate multiple uses, including mountain biking, horseback riding, and other activities.
The Indiana Trails Inventory lists over 1000 miles of trails open to hiking. These trails provide a wide variety of experiences, from short paved urban walks to 50-mile rugged backwoods hikes. The entire Trails Inventory can be accessed on-line. This database lists all types of trails (not just hiking), location, and contacts for more information.
DNR Trails
- Knobstone Trail 58.0 miles
Division of Outdoor Recreation
402 West Washington St. Room 271
Indianapolis IN 46204
317-232-4070 - Adventure Hiking Trail 42.0 miles
Division of State Parks and Reservoirs
O'Bannon Woods
7240 Old Forest Road SW
Corydon IN 47112
812-738-8232 - Adena Trace Loop 25.0 miles
Division of State Parks and Reservoirs
Brookville Lake
P.O. Box 100
Brookville IN 47012
765-647-2657 - Salamonie Trail 22.0 miles
(snowmobiles allowed Dec. - March)
Division of State Parks and Reservoirs
Salamonie Lake
9214 West - Lost Bridge West
Andrews IN 46702-9731
260-468-2125 - Tecumseh Trail 42.0 miles
Division of Forestry
Yellowwood State Forest
772 South Yellowwood Road
Nashville, IN 47448
812-988-7945 - Huntington Mountain Bike Trail 12.0 miles
Division of State Parks and Reservoirs
J. Edward Roush Lake
517 North Warren Road
Huntington IN 46750
260-468-2165 - Three Lakes Trail 10.0 miles
Low Gap Trail 10.0 miles
Division of Forestry
Morgan - Monroe State Forest
6220 Forest Road
Martinsville IN 46151
765-342-4026
National Forest Trails
- Hickory Ridge Trail 46.7 miles
- Charles C. Deam Wilderness 36.3 total miles (some areas are hiking only, no bicycles)
- German Ridge Trail 24.0 miles
- Shirley Creek Trail 19.5 miles
- Oriole Trail 16.0 miles
- Two Lakes Loop Trail 15.7 miles (hiking only)
- Mogan Ridge Trail 18.9 miles (some areas are hiking only)
- Birdseye Trail 11.8 miles
- Youngs Creek Trail 10.5 miles
USDA Forest Service
Hoosier National Forest
811 Constitution Ave.
Bedford IN 47421
812-275-5987
County Park Trails
- Wabash Heritage Trail 10.0 miles
Tippecanoe County Parks Dept.
4448 State Road 43 North
West Lafayette IN 47904
765-463-2405
