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McCormick’s Creek’s Echo Canyon Trail Is a Can’t-Miss Indiana Hike

Experience the natural beauty of Indiana without overexerting yourself by taking on this easy, but gorgeous, trail. Read all about Echo Canyon Trail, located within McCormick's Creek State Park.

Updated Jul 16, 2026

Written by 

Tori Jane

Indiana is one of those states that's awfully underrated, especially when it comes to our natural attractions. With 24 incredible state parks, it might be a little tough to decide where to start - so why not start with one of Indiana's most recently opened hiking trails? I think so. Hidden in McCormick's Creek State Park, this trail is an amazing adventure that you're sure to love as much as the other incredible trails within the park. Let's check it out!

Echo Canyon Trail opened in the summer of 2024, and it's a delight.

A sunlit forest path covered in colorful autumn leaves, surrounded by tall trees and lush greenery.
garden beth/Flickr

Hidden away adjacent to the Centennial Shelter, this little loop trail is an amazing example of how wonderful the beauty of our state is.

It's easy, too, consisting of firm, stable surfaces that make it accessible for all.

A lush green forest with trees, underbrush, and a rocky creek bed, showcasing vibrant foliage and natural tranquility.
Cecilia Alexander/Flickr

I'm not sure what part I like the most: the accessibility, the incredibly shady woodlands, or, of course, the awesome views of McCormick's Creek Falls.

There are numerous waterfalls peppered throughout this amazing park, but McCormick's Creek Falls is easily the most famous.

This hike creates an easy-to-navigate path with excellent vantage points of Echo Canyon. A short walking path known as the Redbud Connector brings the total number of hikeable miles at the park to seven and a half miles - up from 7.1 miles before.

A powerful tornado ravaged the area in 2023, so seeing the progress being made on this amazing slice of paradise is wonderful.

A serene forest scene with vibrant autumn foliage and a small waterfall cascading into a rocky creek.
garden beth/Flickr

As of the time of this writing, closures remain on trails 5, 6, 7, and 10, and Trail #8 is partially closed. The trails will reopen sooner than later, and they'll be more beautiful than ever.

Along the way, you'll experience all the amazingness the Hoosier State has to offer.

A serene waterfall cascading over rocks, surrounded by lush green foliage and a tranquil stream below.
Indiana Department of Natural Resources

You'll end up looping back around to the Centennial Shelter, and you'll find that you might just want to go again - after all, it's pretty easy, and it's a blast.

Plus, you never know who you might meet along the way!

A close-up of an opossum on the forest floor, surrounded by fallen leaves and twigs.
S. N. Johnson-Roehr (JR)/Flickr

Since this incredible hiking trail is somewhat new, it doesn't have an AllTrails listing yet, but stay tuned for it.

For more information about McCormick's Creek State Park, check out the official Indiana Department of Natural Resources website. Do you plan on exploring this hiking trail in Indiana? Let me know!

If you can't get enough of our amazing state parks, you'll definitely want to explore more of the best state parks in Indiana.

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