German Ridge Trail Hoosier National Forest
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Indiana · perry County

German Ridge Trail Hoosier National Forest

Long-distance forest trail with sustained mileage and remote feel.

Rating
Length
12.0 mi
Difficulty
6
County
perry

About This Trail

A 12-mile long-distance trail through the German Ridge Recreation Area in Perry County, passing rock overhangs, sandstone outcroppings draped with ferns and moss, and a scenic 4-acre lake. The route includes a 24-mile multi-use trail network with a 20-site campground for extended stays.

Location

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Coordinates: 37.9664293, -86.6165113

Getting There

From Tell City, take I-64 to Exit 79 for IN-37 south. Drive 18 miles to IN-70, head east, and turn right at the German Ridge Recreation Area sign. Follow Gerald Road to German Ridge Road and the campground parking area.

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