Overnight backpacking in Indiana?

[indysims]

Can anyone recommend a good place/trail to do a overnight backpacking trek here in the Hoosier state? I'm located in Indy so of course I'd be up for some travel time. I'm thinking Hoosier National Forest? Any other areas? I'm looking for some info from some people with firsthand experience.

 

[eldirector]

I've hiked Hoosier National and Morgan Monroe. Both have excellent trail maps available from the DNR.
DNR: Back Country Hiking

 

[PistolBob]

Charles Deam State Wilderness Area is another good place....see Knobstone Trail.

 

[71silverbullet]

Twin lakes trail at Indian and celina lakes is my favorite over night trail.
Its a loop that is well marked not too rugged and loops around the two lakes. Its a easy one day hike but I like to split it up and camp at the mid way point by the lake.
Its located in Perry county just 3 miles off of interstate 64

 

[indysims]

71silverbullet... look like we have the same motorcycle.

 

[PappyD]

Ditto on the Knobstone Trail. Not crowded.

 

[w_ADAM_d88]

Turkey Run

 

[Trigger Time]

I will also say Hoosier National. We are just in love with it.

 

[indysims]

I will also say Hoosier National. We are just in love with it.

Which Trails?

 

[fennsta_78]

Perry County: Twin lakes, German Ridge, Mogan Ridge all have nice overnight hiking spots. There is also the Adventure trail south of leavenworth in Crawford County. Adventure trail has some nice vistas overlooking the Ohio into Kentucky.