Top rated Nature preserves in Indianapolis

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Hitz-Rhodehamel Nature Preserve
Nature preserve
👍 Trail is very well marked with diamonds painted on trees. I downloaded the course onto my Garmin beforehand. I ended up with a total of around 4 miles on the hike. Would have given a 5 star review if there was a toilet on-site. Hopefully that is something that will be added soon.
4.90 (60 reviews) (~57.41 km from centre)
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Shrader-Weaver Woods
Nature preserve
👍👍 Walked the woods trail through a springtime old growth forest. Undergrowth was popping with flowers and greenery. In just a few weeks the towering tree canopy will shade most of the forest floor. Beautiful large trees in their natural state in this never cut section of forest.
4.90 (50 reviews) (~80.22 km from centre)
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Rocky Hollow Falls Canyon Nature Preserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 Beautiful place! Great trails! Early morning is a great time to go with less people and cooler temperatures. Some trails are slippery. Trail 3 is a favorite!
4.90 (45 reviews) (~90.42 km from centre)
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Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve
Nature preserve
Scenic nature preserve offering hiking trails, naturalist-led programs, green space & picnic tables.
4.80 (799 reviews) (~21.65 km from centre)
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Pine Hills Nature Preserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 Great place to hike in central IN. You have to enter Shades State Park and then take a right to get to the trail head. The trail is well marked and medium difficulty. There are a few stream crossings so be prepared to have wet feet. If you like plants, there are tons of beautiful forest interior...
4.80 (222 reviews) (~78.43 km from centre)
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Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Nature preserve
👍👍 I remember these trails from my youth going here with my grandpa before he died over 10 years ago. I love the nature here with all the birds chirping and the wind through the beautiful trees. I would recommend this place to anyone who loves nature and hiking. Being a camera and some good boots for w...
4.80 (184 reviews) (~95.13 km from centre)
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Lothlorien Nature Sanctuary
Nature preserve
👍👍 Welcome home! Lothlorien is a beautiful place, and a wonderful, supportive, communal environment. Festivals can get a little crowded, especially ELF Fest in the Spring. If you come, please respect that it is a spiritual place for many. We like to have fun, but the land is first and foremost a nature...
4.80 (122 reviews) (~97.63 km from centre)
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Green's Bluff Nature Preserve
Nature preserve
4.80 (96 reviews) (~80.65 km from centre)
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McCormick’s Creek Canyon Falls
Nature preserve
4.80 (85 reviews) (~71.78 km from centre)
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Calli Nature Preserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 One of the most pristine natural areas in Jennings County. The spring ephemerals are breathtaking, especially the bluebells. There is a remnant hemlock tree stand overlooking the Muscatatuck. Something to see around every corner in every season. A must for nature enthusiasts.
4.80 (78 reviews) (~97.47 km from centre)
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Laura Hare Nature Preserve at Downey Hill
Nature preserve
👍👍 Good alternative to busy Brown County SP. Whole loop is 5 miles, but old service road cutting through and dividing loop in halves. Couple tracks saved in All Trails app. Enjoy.
4.80 (77 reviews) (~66.19 km from centre)
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Red-tail Nature Preserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 RedTail is a great land trust! Keep it up! This particular site has a small parking lot and a short loop trail. Nothing particularly noteworthy, other than protected land is a wonderful thing. Wide variety of the more typical birds. BC the loop is a bit short, we also walked across the road an...
4.80 (64 reviews) (~81.86 km from centre)
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Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
Museum
Historic home's grounds hosts themed gardens, a history museum & farmer's market plus free events.
4.70 (1.1K reviews) (~81.6 km from centre)
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Sodalis Nature Park
Park
210 acres of woodlands with a fishing pond, picnic area, hiking trails & wildlife viewing.
4.70 (817 reviews) (~20.99 km from centre)
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Marott Woods Nature Preserve
Park
Wooded 102-acre park including a nature preserve with trails, birdwatching & spring wildflowers.
4.70 (589 reviews) (~13.25 km from centre)
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Cool Creek Park Nature Center
Park
Park-based natural-science center offers seasonal exhibits on habitat preservation & local wildlife.
4.70 (509 reviews) (~27.04 km from centre)
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Cedar Bluffs Nature Preserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 Secluded getaway for those with limited time. Good hike. Beautiful. One of my fav spots to go! Update 05/06/2023 It's been 2 years since i last came here and was sadly disappointed. Impossible. Impassable. Due to high water and lots of debris, first time in 10 years that i haven't been able to hike...
4.70 (133 reviews) (~88.77 km from centre)
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Meltzer Woods
Nature preserve
👍 Wonderful 1+ mile hike to see old trees possibly 400 years old. Experience what Indiana woods were like before the settlers. You might choose a day when conditions were dry for a few days. The path was muddy in places.
4.70 (115 reviews) (~51.28 km from centre)
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Fern Cliff Nature Preserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 This place is absolutely beautiful. It may be overgrown, but you can plainly see the quarry through the tree cover. The fern-covered walls are a sight to see, and I was lucky enough to catch icicles still clinging to the cliff wall. Gorgeous scenery, quiet, peaceful. Doggo-approved.
4.70 (108 reviews) (~71.53 km from centre)
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Selmier State Forest
Nature preserve
4.70 (92 reviews) (~94.85 km from centre)
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