The Little-Known Lake In Indiana You Can Only Reach By Hiking This 2.4-Mile Trail
Did you know there’s a little slice of paradise hidden away not terribly far from Indianapolis? It’s true – it’s a gorgeous little respite from the real world, and it’s full of amazing surprises. There are a couple of awesome trails at this wonderful place, but there’s one we’d like to check out in particular: a peaceful hiking trail in Indiana known as the South Overlook Waterfowl Sanctuary Trail, and it’s a short, sweet, and stunning trek around a gorgeous lake that many Hoosiers don’t even realize exists! Check out this amazing hike in Indiana for yourself, and send us lots of photos!
The South Overlook Waterfowl Sanctuary Trail isn't terribly long, coming in at just 2.4 miles, but it's a wild adventure all the same.
...and when we say "wild", we mean it pretty literally: the area doubles as a breathtaking sanctuary for waterfowl and other critters, making it a double-threat trail at the very least.
The lake isn't enormous, but it's certainly not a little pond, either.
You'll also find that this trail is special in more ways than just one or two (one being the sanctuary itself, two being the lake): part of it quite literally extends into and and around the lake - it's this boardwalk that defines the boundaries of the sanctuary.
We suggest a visit during the warmer months, as well as in the fall, when color is awe-inspiring and photo ops are plenty.
After all, you're definitely going to want to stop and check out the various points of interest along the way, like the giant log (which you'll definitely know when you see it), little creeks and tributaries flowing into the main lake, and more!
If you’d like to learn more about Eagle Creek Park and all the wonders of the Waterfowl Sanctuary and its trails, be sure to visit the official Eagle Creek Park website. What are some of your favorite relaxing hikes in Indiana? Let us know!
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Address: Eagle Creek Park, 7840 W 56th St, Indianapolis, IN 46254, USA
Tori Jane is a storm chaser, writer, photographer, and the village idiot - in that order. When she's not out and about dancing with the meanest storms on planet Earth for funsies she can be found wandering, shooting landscapes, writing, editing photos, and otherwise up to no good. Legend has it that she can also be occasionally spotted typing up short bios in the third person, but those rumors are unsubstantiated.
