Adventure Hiking Trail

This is a long-distance loop trail along forested river bluffs, ravines, sinkholes, and caves. The Adventure Hiking Trail—or AHT—keeps getting shorter, but it is still the second-longest trail in the state next to the Knobstone Trail. Once listed as being 27 to 30 miles long, the AHT now measures just more than 23 miles and is still under revision. Check with the property office, nature center, or gatehouse for updates. The AHT has been shortened to eliminate dangerous crossovers of Indiana 62, and the entire trail now lies south of the highway in the 24,000-acre state forest complex. The terrain is similar to the Knobstone Trail—narrow ridgetops alternating with deep ravines. The major difference on the AHT is the breathtaking view from bluffs 300 to 400 feet above the Ohio River and two of its tributaries—Blue River and Indian Creek. The AHT also features several overnight shelter houses along the way, plus the option of primitive camping along the trail, so long as camp is made on public land, is at least 1 mile from all roads and recreation areas, and can not be seen from the trail. Special Attractions: bluffs overlooking the Ohio River, Blue River, and Indian Creek, plus 4 overnight shelters.