Charles C Deam Wilderness Loop Trail
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Indiana · monroe County

Charles C Deam Wilderness Loop Trail

Backcountry wilderness loop with ridge walking and creek valleys.

Rating
Length
9.4 mi
Difficulty
6
County
monroe

About This Trail

A 9.4-mile loop through Indiana’s only federally designated wilderness area, with ridge walking, creek valley descents, and views of Monroe Lake. The Deam Wilderness contains 37 miles of trails and 25 primitive hike-in campsites, with group size limited to 10 for backcountry preservation.

Location

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Coordinates: 39.0381051, -86.3547128

Getting There

From Bloomington, take SR-446 south along Lake Monroe. Turn left onto Tower Ridge Road, following signs for Charles C. Deam Wilderness. Continue on the gravel road to the Blackwell Horse Camp trailhead.

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