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Hiking
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2011 - 2012 Hikes
September 14th-Knobstone Loop-Strenuous
February 18-Lick Creek-Moderate
April 19-Deam Wilderness-Moderate to Strenuous
July 15-Sculpting Trails-Easy to Moderate
Deptails to be posted soon!
Deam Wilderness, October 2010
If hiking off the usual paths interests you, join Eleanor Lahr and others as they check out hikes in Alan McPherson's Nature Walks in Southern Indiana and other interesting places. Group size is limited to ten or less, depending on trail and transportation restrictions. The schedule is subject to change. Impromptu hikes sent out via email. Walks go rain or shine. Dress for the weather, and bring water and a snack. Hikes vary in length and difficulty. For more information and to reserve a spot, call Chairman Eleanor Lahr at 339-4209 or E-mail: elahr@indiana.edu
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HIKING SCHEDULE FOR 2011 - 2012
 Hiking 2000 - 2012
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FALL:
09/14 7:30 a.m.
| KNOBSTONE LOOP Alan McPherson describes the Knobstone Trail as Indiana's premier hiking trail. With high ridges, deep
ravines and steep valleys it is a challenge and a workout. The longest trail in the state extends from
Spurgeon Hollow in the north to Deam Lake S.R.A in the south. We will address only the Spurgeon
Hollow or Delaney Park loops that connect with the Knobstone Trail.
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Time: Leave at: 7:30 a.m. from Bloomingfoods/K-Mart parking lot, east side, near east/west dividing road.
Distance: 5 - 10 miles
Difficluty: Strenuous. Up and down steep hills.
| WINTER:
Saturday, February 18, 2012
| LICK CREEK
In a scenic hardwood forest, this trail passes near an early is" century, free, African-American
settlement. Before 1820, eleven families traveled with a group of sympathetic Quakers in search of a
new land which forbade slavery. These settlers were free citizens who fled persecution and increasingly
restrictive laws for free blacks in North Carolina. Become more familiar with Indiana history an hour and
a half from home.
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Time: 8:00 a.m. from Kroger (South Walnut & Roeher Road), parking lot, northwest corner toward
Wendy's.
Distance: 3 - 5 miles ,
Difficulty: Moderate. Uneven terrain on old roads and woods trails.
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SPRING:
Thursday, April 19, 2012
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DEAM WILDERNESS, Axsom Branch/Martin-Hallow
Spend a day in Indiana's only designated wilderness, named after Charles Clemon Deam, a pharmacist-
turned botanist who became an Indiana forester and botanical author. Ridges, hollows and ravines are
covered with a maturing and second growth woods. Wildflowers will be bursting out all over. Bring
water shoes for possible stream crossings. If the lake is high, some bushwacking may be necessary.
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Time: 7:30 a.m. from Bloomingfoods/K-Mart parking lot, east side, near east/west dividing road.
Distance: 1 6 - 7 miles
Difficulty: Moderate with one strenuous climb.
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SUMMER:
Sunday, July is, 2012
| SCULPTING TRAILS Most trails change with the seasons. An occasional storm will knock down a tree, and new vegetation
will grow. At the Sculpture Trails, man has more to do with changes than any act of God. More than 35
metal structures are nestled along the wooded trails for those who take time to enjoy art in the woods.
Benches, picnic tables and portable toilets are available.
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Time: 10:00 a.m. from the Marsh (Kinser Pike) parking lot, southeast corner, south of the pizza store.
Distance: 1- 2 miles
Estimated Hiking Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
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Past Hikes
2010-2011 Hiking Schedule
2009-2010 Hiking Schedule
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2009-2010
Birding Walk - Griffy Creek
Yellowood Lake Loop
Scare-O-Fat-Trail
Hemlock Cliffs & Wyandotte Woods
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2008-2009
Art in Stone with Bob and Joann Dodd
Deam Wilderness-Sycamore Trail
Lake Monroe Fossil Beds
Pine Hills Nature Preserve
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2007- 2008
Flatwoods
Green's Bluff
Walk Back in Time with Marion Armstrong
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2006 - 2007
Pioneer Mothers
Morgan Monroe, Three Lakes Trail
Deam Wilderness, Hayes Trail
Yellowwood, snow alternative
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2010-2011
Tecumseh
Brown County State Park
French Lick
Beck's Mill
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2011-2012
Knobstone Loop
Lick Creek
Deam Wilderness
Sculpting Trails
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2012-2013
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2013-2014
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FEBRUARY HIKE
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