| Trekking is a great outdoor activity because | | | | the Knobstone Trail to train for the |
| it is cheap and you can do it practically | | | | Appalachian Trail). |
| anywhere. Indiana is such an example and | | | | |
| there is more than enough to wet the taste of | | | | This trail runs across many different types |
| any backpacker. | | | | of terrain because of its length and the |
| | | | areas it crosses through. As the Knobstone |
| Backpackers and Indiana | | | | Trail runs along the Knobstone Escarpment, it |
| | | | contains many areas of elevation as well as |
| While in the Midwest, you are never really | | | | sunken areas, so be prepared to do a bit of |
| far away from great hiking and climbing | | | | climbing. The trail also crosses some major |
| adventures. Trekking in Indiana can be | | | | roads at different points, so it is very |
| especially rewarding, with a number of | | | | important to be cautious when hiking these |
| different sites available to suit any of your | | | | areas. Camping is allowed along the trail, |
| adventuring needs. Depending on your stamina, | | | | but many other outdoor activities are |
| and whether you are traveling with children | | | | prohibited because of erosion and other risks |
| or inexperienced hikers, there are trails | | | | to the environment. The Knobstone Trail is a |
| ranging from short walks in the Muscatatuk | | | | hiking-only trail, and no bikes or other |
| National Wildlife Refuge to the longest | | | | modes of transportation are allowed. |
| hiking trail in Indiana, Knobstone Trail. | | | | |
| | | | If you remember to obey the rules of the |
| Knobstone Trail starts at Deam Lake in the | | | | land, hiking in Indiana can be an exciting |
| Southern Indiana Knobs area, and continues | | | | adventure. Be sure to prepare yourself |
| for 59 miles to Delaney Park in the north. | | | | thoroughly for your trip on Knobstone Trail |
| There are several different legs of the trail | | | | by packing all necessities and obtaining maps |
| that are mapped out for hiking, and any of | | | | before setting out. Everything brought onto |
| these legs can be combined to create as long | | | | the trail (such as supplies) must be brought |
| of a hike as you wish. The trail passes | | | | out again, and organic wastes should be |
| through Clark State Forest, Elk Creek Public | | | | buried. It is also recommended that you |
| Fishing Area, and Jackson-Washington State | | | | register at one of the offices within the |
| Forest. While using the Knobstone Trail, | | | | State Parks or Forests if you plan to spend |
| you'll be encountering an environment that | | | | the night on the trail, for your own safety, |
| many outdoors people compare to the | | | | though it is not required. |
| Appalachian Trail (in fact, some people use | | | | |