How hard is Knobstone Trail?

Because the trail follows the Knobstone Escarpment, there are many steep climbs and descents. It can be regarded as a rugged, difficult trail to hike. It is managed and maintained at backcountry standards, and structures are limited to primitive steps and waterbars.

How long is Knobstone Trail?

48 mile
The 48 mile Knobstone Trail is Indiana’s longest natural surface foot path. It is a popular backcountry trail that runs along high ridges which offer great views across the wooded hills of southern Indiana, and on clear days, even glimpses of Louisville and the Ohio River.

Where does Knobstone Trail start and end?

The Knobstone Trail is the longest hiking trail in Indiana. Its southern terminus is about 15 miles (24 km) north of Louisville, Kentucky in the Deam Lake State Recreation Area. It currently ends at Delaney Creek Park near Salem, Indiana.

Can you camp on Knobstone Trail?

PRIMITIVE BACKPACK CAMPING is allowed along the trail under the following restrictions. Camping is prohibited from mile marker 0 to mile marker 2. Elsewhere, camping may be done only on public lands, at least a quarter-mile away from all roads, recreation areas, and trailheads, and a minimum of 100 feet from the trail.

Where is the Knobstone Trail in Indiana located?

It is a popular backcountry trail that runs along high ridges which offer great views across the wooded hills of southern Indiana, and on clear days, even glimpses of Louisville and the Ohio River. The Indiana DNR manages and maintains the trail, with occasional assistance from a variety of volunteer groups, including the HHC.

How did the Knobstone Trail get its name?

The Indiana DNR manages and maintains the trail, with occasional assistance from a variety of volunteer groups, including the HHC. The path is named after the unique Knobstone escarpment (or slope) of land over which it runs, which is apparent when viewing a southern Indiana topography map.

How long does it take to hike Knobstone Trail?

Finished the thru hike today in 3 days, 2 nights. Hard, but worth the challenge. There is water in all of the larger creek beds. The weather was perfect 65-70 during the day and ~40 at night. Trekking poles are a must.

Is the Knobstone hiking trail a non-profit organization?

The KHTA is a non-profit organization dedicated to completion, preservation, and promotion of the KHT. We depend on Association members and volunteers for its very existence. Only a part of it is on public land maintained by government agencies.