Oh, Indiana: if you aren’t the most beautiful state in the whole Midwest, we don’t know what is. Seriously, is it not? Whereas folks who’ve never been here might think there’s nothing but flat corn fields, those of us who are in the know are well aware that this is simply not at all the case. Sure, we’re home to some farmland, but the truth is so much more interesting than that. Indiana is an outrageously diverse state, filled with almost every landscape you can think of, and the best way to explore these landscapes is by foot if you ask us. This amazing hiking trail in Indiana is one of those trails we strongly recommend: it’s Trail 5 at McCormick’s Creek State Park, also known as Wolf Cave Trail, and yes – it’s as interesting as it sounds.

Trail 5 is a two-mile adventure that begins in the Wolf Cave parking lot at McCormick's Creek State Park.
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It's rated as moderately difficult; sometimes, there is water or mud to contend with - that's what you get when you're exploring the wilderness!
There are so many fascinating bits and pieces of this hike that it's impossible to list them all in one article.
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Along the way, for example, you'll encounter fascinating geological features like natural bridges and arches.
As the trail's nickname implies, there's also a cave - Wolf Cave.
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Wolf Cave was formed long, long ago when water carved it out of the limestone making up the floor of the region. It's deep enough (and dark enough) that you can clamber into it, and we strongly suggest a flashlight or headlamp (seriously, it's dark).

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Claustrophobic? No worries - admire Wolf Cave from the outside and enjoy the waterfall instead!
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There are a few amazing viewpoints along the trail as you parallel the creek, but the little waterfalls you'll find are probably the best part of all. Depending on recent rainfall (or snowmelt), the fall can be a stream or a roar - it just depends on your timing.
The entire trail is more than worthy of your time and attention.
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Why go all the way through all at once when you can explore along the way? If you do it all at once without stopping, it ought to take 45 minutes to an hour - but we strongly recommend taking your time and looking at everything. There's a lot!
Of course, we don't want to give it all away - so we won't mention any of the other interesting features of this hike.
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We suppose you'll just have to head out and go on this adventure yourself!

For all the information you’ll need to plan your trek today, visit the official McCormick’s Creek State Park website. Always be sure to pack out what you pack in, and remember: take nothing but photos. Leave nothing but footprints.

What are your favorite interesting hiking trails in Indiana? Tell us about them in the comments.

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