When you think about paradise, what do you see in your mind’s eye? Maybe it’s conjuring up something about the beaches of the Bahamas, or perhaps it’s imagining somewhere with a little more… forestry. It’s for those forestry folks that we’re talking about this hiking trail in Indiana today! We found this lesser-known, totally underappreciated nature hike in the Hoosier State that you won’t want to miss. Check out Lawrence Creek Trail in Indianapolis, one of the most magical and scenic hikes in Indiana you won’t find anywhere else! Strap up those hiking boots and download your free trial of AllTrails+, and let’s head out on this enchanting adventure in Indiana.
Sure, it's not terribly long at just 4 miles point-to-point, but it's so full of magic and natural beauty that you'll find it easy to lose yourself here anyway.
The trail starts at the first intersection with the Camp Glenn Trail. It's a delightful adventure from start to finish, and we think you'll be as obsessed as we are once you're finished with it.
During the late spring and early summer, wildflowers carpet the greenery on the forest floor.
Colorful birds and flashy butterflies flutter around and add to the whimsy of this little slice of paradise. It's easy to forget you're in the Midwest.
It feels more like something out of a fantasy woodland, like an enchanted forest.
If you're photographically inclined, this is one beautiful hike in Indiana you'll want to bring your camera along for - just be careful not to drop it! There's mud that can be slippery in some places on this trail (and in many places if it's just been raining), and there are logs and rocks to get over or past. Take care while doing so; you want to get your camera home safe (and your knees home unscraped).
There are plenty of creek crossings, but this one might be our favorite: a fairy-tale footbridge extending over the chilly water, also looking like something out of a movie or dream.
You know, this might be one of the dreamiest trails we've covered yet. Between the lush, vibrant green foliage (that turns a surreal, brilliant gold in the fall), the wildflowers, the clear, babbling water, the singing birds, the whistling wind in the trees, and everything else that makes Lawrence Creek Trail what it is, we don't know what to rave about first.
It's all breathtakingly beautiful.
We're not certain why this trail doesn't seem to get the love it deserves. Once people have hiked it, they tend to come back - but getting new hikers to it is oddly challenging. If you've never done this gorgeous hike in Indiana, try it at least once - you're not at all likely to regret the decision.
Of course, you'll want to wear closed-toed, water-friendly hiking shoes; bring plenty of water, and wear sunscreen (even if it's cloudy) - make sure you don't regret it for those reasons, either.
...we still stand by the idea that you won't regret it for lack of natural beauty, because you'll be surrounded by it. Come see why this is one of our favorite hiking trails in Indiana!
In order to plan your trip thoroughly, download AllTrails+ for offline maps and more information about Lawrence Creek Trail in Indiana. You’ll find all the technical details you’ll need (and more beautiful photos).
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