Backpack Trail is a 2.5-mile moderate hike starting at the west end of Hickory parking lot, through flat, wooded terrain to a backpack camp. Note: The camp is closed from late October to early April.
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39.94, -87.09 · rel 17647320
39.94, -87.09 · rel 17647320
Backpack Trail
A 3,5 km loop walk in Indiana.
Loop walk
start = finish · Indiana
3,5km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Family friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
4× Attraction
Red Fox Ravine
Attraction ·
34 m off route
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Lover's Leap
Attraction ·
496 m off route
0,0 km
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Kickapoo Ravine
Attraction ·
220 m off route
3,5 km
100%
Shawnee Canyon
Attraction ·
324 m off route
3,5 km
100%
04 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
224 m
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252 m
0 km
1,7 km
3,5 km
05 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
244 m elevation
Quarter of the way
252 m elevation
Halfway
241 m elevation
Three quarters
227 m elevation
Finish
245 m elevation
06 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
07 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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09 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Backpack Trail is 3.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Backpack Trail takes approximately 52 min to complete.
Yes, Backpack Trail is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Backpack Trail starts near coordinates 39.936, -87.076.
Backpack Trail is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Backpack Trail is maintained and managed by Shades State Park.