The extended Knobstone Hiking Trail is Indiana's 160-mile long trek through the southern part of the state. It includes the original Knobstone Trail, the Pioneer Trail, Hoosier National Forest Trail, and Tecumseh Trail. These four sections wind through the hilliest parts of the state to show off the amazing beauty of Indiana. You’ll see state parks, state forests, nature preserves, and easements all over the state.
Ready to hike parts (or all!) of it? Get maps, tips, segment ideas, pictures, history, and more on the Knobstone Hiking Trail Association website. If you're into trail running, definitely sign up for the Knobstone 50 trail race.
You can read the original Outdoor Indiana article from 1981 about the Knobstone Trail here. It was written by Joe Payne, who worked with Jerry Pagec and was responsible for the physical construction of the original Knobstone trail.
You are going to learn about:
- The vision for creating a 160-mile trail through the state
- How the Knobstone trail was built (and rebuilt)
- Adding on the Tecumseh Trail and Hoosier National Forest Trail
- What’s needed to finish the Pioneer Trail section
- Tips for hiking the Knobstone
- Plus, you’ll meet four of the masterminds behind the trail whose stories are amazing!