Hike Amy Weingartner Branigin Peninsula Preserve

Scarlet Oaks is an easy trail to hike and is preserved in a suburb of Unionville, Indiana. There are pretty views of a creek and pond. There are also several areas to meditate and explore. It is about 20 mins from Bloomington.

This trail is rated as moderate and is a hot spot for hiking and fishing. Note that there are certain sections of the trail that have steep inclines, narrow paths, and rocky areas. For this reason, it may not be the easiest or best trail to bring small kids on. Be sure to wear appropriate footwear with good traction while on this trail and take caution. It is also important to note that some pa...

Trail 8 Loop to Hesitation Point is a ~11 mile loop trail where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Nashville, Indiana. There is a total of 637 feet of elevation. The distance, terrain, and elevation make this hike perfect for any intermediate and advanced level hikers. The hike has a few sections where there are steep climbing portions, but it is well worth it once you make it to t...

The Leonard Springs Nature Loop is a 1.1 mile loop hike features a waterfall. This hike near Bloomington is well-hike and relatively easy to follow and is dog-friendly. 

Brown County State Park is made for mountain biking. There are literally more mountain biking designated trails than there are hiking trails, though you can hike on the mountain biking trails if you're aware of your surroundings and willing to jump out of the way for bikers.  At the time of publishing this adventure, there are 4 beginner trails, 4 intermediate trails, 3 advanced trails, and 3 ...

Ogle Lake to Trail 9 Loop is a loop trail located near Nashville, Indiana. This trail is moderately difficult due to its distance, elevation and terrain. The trail can be highly trafficked around the beginning of the trailhead, but once you make it to the Trail 9 Loop it tends to clear out and has much less foot traffic. Please make note that there are some steep parts of the hike, mostly near ...