This Deep Woods Trail In Indiana Is Home To A Unique Natural Attraction You Need To See
By Elizabeth Crozier|Published September 12, 2018
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Elizabeth Crozier
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An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeth’s articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals.
The Hoosier State is full of great places to hike, but if you really want to transport yourself, you’ll have to head into the real forest. This deep woods trail in Martinsville, Indiana will send you on a unique adventure you’ll never forget.
Hiding in the central region of the state, this wonderful hike will lead you to something simply amazing. Scroll on to find out what it is.
It is easy to access the Low Gap Trail at Morgan-Monroe State Forest as it is located in the center of the state, between Indianapolis and Bloomington. It is worth a day away from home to enjoy this unique trail.
This incredible loop trail is 10.3 miles and does not see much traffic, so you're likely to have it all to yourself. In total, the forest spans 24,000 acres in both Morgan and Monroe counties.
You can hike this deep woods trail anytime of year. Be prepared for uneven ground, bridges, and rocks. The area is also good for camping, hunting, and picnicking.
Now, to the main attraction of the Low Gap Trail. Along this 10-mile excursion, hikers will come across a stone cove that is like nothing you've ever seen in this state before.
The high, rocky ridges found along this path are totally worth the hike. You'll definitely want to bring your camera along to capture every angle of this interesting sight.
Nature lovers of all sorts will find beauty along this trail. Smaller loop options exist within the trail, so you don't have to hike the entire 10 miles. On the other hand, you can even make your hike longer with extra loop trails that connect to this one.