There’s nothing better than a relaxing hike through a scenic spot in the Hoosier state. Discovering new natural places and historical sites is another benefit to hiking. If you love the discovery part of hiking, then you have to try out these 5 hiking trails that will lead you to extraordinary ruins.
- The Trail at Holliday Park - Indianapolis
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SaraMarie1607/TripAdvisor Holliday Park has one gorgeous hiking trail, and along the way you’ll stumble upon the park’s main attraction, the gorgeous ruins.
wetwaterwalker/TripAdvisor These stunning ruins aren’t remnants from a building that once stood in the park though. They’re actually from a former NYC skyscraper that was torn down. The architecture is now preserved for all to see at Holliday Park. Check this trail out at 6363 Spring Mill Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46260.
- Trail 3 at Charlestown State Park - Charlestown
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Steve M./TripAdvisor This gorgeous state park trail will actually take you to Rose Island, a former amusement park that has since been abandoned and reclaimed by nature.
Kelly F./TripAdvisor Here you’ll find what remains of this former tourist attraction, from decaying, nature-covered structures to a beautiful former swimming pool. You’ll find these ruins at 12500 Highway 62, Charlestown, IN 47111.
- Pioneer Mothers Memorial Forest Trail - Paoli
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Andrew R./Foursquare This beautiful trail is roughly a mile and a half long and takes you through a thick forest.
Andrew R./Foursquare Along this trail, you’ll also find the ruins of a former Native American village, located along Lick Creek. You’ll find this forest by driving from State Route 37 in Paoli, Indiana, Full directions can be found here.
- Railroad Hike at Clifty Falls State Park - Madison
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asmith121705/TripAdvisor This hike at this beloved state park offers sights of waterfalls and tons of scenery.
Kelley B./TripAdvisor Along the way, you’ll also catch glimpses of the ruins of Indiana’s first ever projected railroad project. Find this charming park at 1501 Green Road, Madison, IN 47250.
- Tunnel Mill Trail at Muscatatuck County Park - North Vernon
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tomasearl/TripAdvisor This often overlooked county park contains pretty spectacular natural sites (including imbedded fossils) and has some ruins of their own.
dasandman/TripAdvisor Here you’ll find what’s left of a former vinegar mill, which offers and unexpected and beautiful sight for park goers. Find it at 325 North State Highway 3 & 7, North Vernon, IN.
Have you ever been to any of these hiking spots with fascinating ruins? For more great historical parks, including one filled with fossils, check out this post.
Betty H./Yelp
SaraMarie1607/TripAdvisor
Holliday Park has one gorgeous hiking trail, and along the way you’ll stumble upon the park’s main attraction, the gorgeous ruins.
wetwaterwalker/TripAdvisor
These stunning ruins aren’t remnants from a building that once stood in the park though. They’re actually from a former NYC skyscraper that was torn down. The architecture is now preserved for all to see at Holliday Park. Check this trail out at 6363 Spring Mill Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46260.
Steve M./TripAdvisor
This gorgeous state park trail will actually take you to Rose Island, a former amusement park that has since been abandoned and reclaimed by nature.
Kelly F./TripAdvisor
Here you’ll find what remains of this former tourist attraction, from decaying, nature-covered structures to a beautiful former swimming pool. You’ll find these ruins at 12500 Highway 62, Charlestown, IN 47111.
Andrew R./Foursquare
This beautiful trail is roughly a mile and a half long and takes you through a thick forest.
Along this trail, you’ll also find the ruins of a former Native American village, located along Lick Creek. You’ll find this forest by driving from State Route 37 in Paoli, Indiana, Full directions can be found here.
asmith121705/TripAdvisor
This hike at this beloved state park offers sights of waterfalls and tons of scenery.
Kelley B./TripAdvisor
Along the way, you’ll also catch glimpses of the ruins of Indiana’s first ever projected railroad project. Find this charming park at 1501 Green Road, Madison, IN 47250.
BenThorns/TripAdvisor
tomasearl/TripAdvisor
This often overlooked county park contains pretty spectacular natural sites (including imbedded fossils) and has some ruins of their own.
dasandman/TripAdvisor
Here you’ll find what’s left of a former vinegar mill, which offers and unexpected and beautiful sight for park goers. Find it at 325 North State Highway 3 & 7, North Vernon, IN.
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