The One Incredible Trail That Spans The Entire State of Indiana
By Courtney Johnston|Published March 29, 2018
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Courtney Johnston
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Courtney's originally from the East Coast, but has found a charming new home in Indiana. She loves checking out local music, reading, and trying new food. She's also a little too addicted to coffee and has a Maine Coon cat she answers to.
There’s more than one way to see the great state of Indiana. Road trips are definitely a fun option, but if you’re looking for a bit of a challenge, then you might want to bike across the entire state. It’s a great way to explore the natural differences between northern and southern Indiana, while taking in a ton of history, small towns, and bustling cities.
Luckily there’s one incredible trail that spans across all of Indiana, and you’ll want to check it out.
The American Discovery Trail (ADT) spans from California to Delaware, connecting the coasts on one epic hiking and biking trail. Indiana is lucky enough to encounter two portions of the trail, allowing an incredible hike across northern and southern Indiana.
You'll start off at the Illinois/Indiana border near Crown Point, hiking down the North Judson Erie Trail. You'll pass the Winamac State Fish and Wildlife Area and Tippecanoe River State Park on your way southeast.
Next, you'll follow the Cardinal Greenway from Marion to Muncie. Then you'll connect to the Whitewater River Gorge Trail which will lead you into Richmond and towards the Ohio state line. You can continue on through Ohio or gear up for the southern half of this hiking or biking adventure.
You'll begin the southern portion of this trail at the Ohio-Indiana state line traveling west through Lawrenceburg and Aurora until you reach Madison on IN-62.
You can learn more about the 250 miles along the northern trail and 366 miles along the southern trail You can also get full details on the entire route and the historic and natural sites you'll encounter here.
