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Hickory Ridge Trail
Length: 46.7
miles
Uses: Hiking,
horse riding, and mountain biking.
Special Features:
Variety of long and short loops, scenic hardwoods and a chance to get away from it all.
Directions
to Trailhead:
From Highway 446 (going south on 446 turn left, going north on 446 turn
right) onto Hwy 58 East, proceed 6.5 miles to Norman, IN to only stop sign in
town, turn left at brown FS sign. Proceed another .3 miles and turn left
onto road 1250 W at brown FS sign and proceed another 1.5 miles to Hickory
Grove Road and turn right at brown FS sign and proceed another .7 miles to
Hickory Ridge Trailhead on left side of road.
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Small ponds are scattered
throughout the Hickory Ridge system. Many are stocked with fish, and can be used for
watering horses. |
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Trail signs at intersections make
navigating the system easier. In addition, at some intersection, signs showing the entire
system with "you are here" markers assist trail users in orienting themselves. |
| Yielding
the Right of Way --
Be aware you may be sharing the trail with other types of user groups.
Observe the following trail courtesy: |
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- Mountain bikers yield to horse riders and hikers. Make your approach known well in
advance.
- Hikers yield to horse riders.
- Horse riders control your horse.
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Facilities and Camping
A shaded primitive campground with pit
toilets, hitching racks, and water is available for livestock (not potable for people). |
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campground is designed for horse camping, however, any National Forest visitor is welcome
to camp at no cost.
Do not bring firewood into Forest picnic
areas or campgrounds! Firewood could transport emerald ash borer.
Only local firewood should be used.
Click here for more information. |
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use parking is also available (see map). |
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Emergency Information
Nearest public phone is located in
Heltonville, IN.
Nearest hospital is located in Bedford, IN.
Lawrence County Sheriff: 812-275-3316 or 911
Indiana Conservation Officers 812-837-9536
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Photos from along the Hickory Ridge trail. |
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The trail winds through pine plantations,
native hardwood forests and natural openings where wildlife abounds. There are trails for
all skill levels within this 46 mile system. |
Volunteers are always needed to
help with trail projects. For more information, suggestions or comments contact us at
r9_hoosier_website@fs.fed.us
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