Knobstone Trail Southern Indiana

[Tony0612]

I was wondering if anyone has hiked the Knobstone trail in Southern Indiana?
If so how is it? Is there plenty of water sources? The DNR website doesn't go into a lot of detail so I thought maybe someone could shed some light for me. Also would it be a decent hike for my dog?

[The Solemates]

havent hiked it, but have been looking at it (as well as others) for a possible after i finish up sectioning the ozark highlands trail.

more info: http://www.indianaoutfitters.com/Destinations/Knobstone_trail.htm

if you end up hiking it, please post comments/trip report, etc. as I would love to hear them.

[neo]

i hope this helps:cool: neo

http://home.earthlink.net/~ammisov/knob.htm

http://www.zionsville.net/hightech/team4/averill/journal.html

http://www.wanderingknight.org/travels/Knobstone_Trail_4_2000/diary1.html


http://www.wanderingknight.org/travels/Knobstone_Trail_4_2000/diary1.html

http://courses.indwes.edu/KD-PHE120/knobstone.data.htm


http://www.cs.indiana.edu/~ysimmhan/l/photos/Knobstone.Trail_New.Chapel_Leota_IN/


http://www.cs.indiana.edu/~ysimmhan/l/photos/Knobstone.Trail_New.Chapel_Leota_IN/

[Tabasco]

I've hiked the southern most 8 miles of it, water appeared to be a hit or miss thing, I really enjoyed the hike, I've downloaded VERY specific maps and guides using google to search for them.

[bulldog49]

It's a fairly rugged trail, steep, but short climbs and water is scarce in the summer and fall, but easily obtainable in winter and spring. At 45 miles long makes for a nice 3 day hike. I've encountered dog's on the trail frequently.

If you plan to hike the entire trail in summer you can cache water at various trailheads.