Winter doesn't mean you have to stay inside!
On Saturday, January 14, shake off cabin fever and enjoy the beauty and fun of winter in Brown County State Park during the 10th annual Brown County Winter Hike.
This year, we've added even more activities to this cool event! Take a hike on one of the two self-guided trails that take you through some of Brown County's most picturesque scenery. Compete in the new Frosty Trails Five Mile that follows horse trails in the Park. Lift your spirit with Winter Wellness Weekend at Abe Martin Lodge and for those seeking some more extreme adventure - after the Hike, take a trip to Explore Brown County for their "Zip and Sip," where you try local beer and wine and zip through the air on Indiana's longest, tallest, and fastest zip lines.
Schedule of Activities and Events
Click here to download the Winter Hike brochure
Winter Hike
Cost $1.00
Brown County State Park
Starting points at Nature Center and the Recreational Hall
(812) 988-7303
Hike on one of two self-guided trails.Outdoor equipment and bike demos held at Recreational Hall, sponsored by J.L. Waters and Revolution Bike and Bean Company. Along both routes, DNR interpreters will greet hikers with winter wildlife facts. Local Boy Scout Troop 190 will prepare “s’mores” for a welcomed hiker snack. Hot coffee, tea, and hot chocolate will be available from the Abe Martin Lodge. The scouts can also offer first aid, (blister pads, sunscreen, etc.), doggie snacks, and helpful hiking tips. Donations accepted.
Southern Loop Hike (3.5 miles): Beginning at the Nature Center, hikers begin on a closed park road past breathtaking Hohen point, into Strahl Valley then around Lake Strahl. Return to the Nature Center via Trail #6.
Woodland Hike (2.75 miles): Beginning at the park’s Recreation Building and proceeding through Ogle Hollow Nature Preserve (Trail #5), around Lake Ogle (Trail #7), and returning to the Recreation Building.
Winter Wellness Weekend
Classes all weekend
Cost $20.00
Abe Martin Lodge
www.riverlightyoga.com
(812) 988-9642
Hosted by River Light Yoga, Designed to lift your spirit and help you begin your New Year in a stimulating way. The entire event costs one fee. You can attend any or all events as you please.
Breakfast with the Naturalists
Frosty Trails Five Mile
Brown County State Park
Headquarters at the Lower Shelter
www.signmeup.com/79012
(812) 822-0327
Hiker’s Lunch Buffet
Little Gem Restaurant at Abe Martin Lodge
www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/inns/abe/
(812) 988-4418
Zip and Sip
Fees: Park admission (Great time to purchase your annual pass). Children under five years are free
