Greenwood, IN sits in the southwestern part of the state and is surrounded by farmland. It has been known as a rural farming community for decades, but it also has many hiking trails that offer different views of the surrounding natural beauty, so it’s easy to find one that will keep your heart pumping.
1. Greenwood Nature Trail
The Greenwood Nature Trail is a great place to go for hikers of all ages. The trail winds along the banks of Eagle Creek and offers both easy and difficult terrain, as well as historical sites like old mill foundations and Civil War trenches.
You can access the trail from two points: the Greenwood Fish and Game Club or from a parking lot at Laurel Street. There are plenty of different terrains, including hills, grassy areas, forests, and even some limestone caves in which you can explore while on your hike! The park also offers concessions such as restrooms and picnic tables so that visitors may take a break during their journey through nature’s wonders.
2. Craig Park Loop
The Craig Park loop is a little over one mile and is a reasonably easy nature trail. It’s great for kids and adults of all ages who are new to hiking or have difficulty with physical activity. That said, the trail is still challenging enough to be enjoyable for those that consider themselves avid hikers.
There’s one section of the park that has been designated an arboretum by the city due to the wide variety of plant life found throughout this area. You’ll find everything from flowering trees like dogwood and red oak to more common deciduous plants such as maples. You’ll also encounter herbaceous flowers during late spring through early summer.
3. Northwest Park
With over 12 acres, Northwest Park offers plenty of room to explore and get away from it all. For instance, the location has fishing lakes, a nature center with exhibits on local flora, and picnic areas with tables and grills.
There’s also excellent bird watching at this place due to its proximity to the wetlands on either side of Greenwood Lake. Bring your binoculars or use one of the telescopes available for free at the nature center and explore! You will likely see many Canadian geese, herons, egrets, and cranes during their migration periods.
4. Glenns Valley Nature Park
This hiking destination is a great place to be if you want to feel like you are in the middle of nowhere. Glenns Valley Nature Park covers around 27 acres, and it has many miles of hiking that can take between one and six hours to hike, depending on how difficult they are.
The park also offers hikers a really nice mixture since the terrain changes from flat, open fields with trees scattered throughout them to up steep hillsides where there isn’t much shade relief.
These trails are perfect if you are looking to get out and explore nature for a few hours. While you’re in town, visit us at Tom O’Brien CJDR Greenwood to schedule your next service appointment today.
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