The Knobstone Hiking Trail is a 160-mile trail along the landmark Knobstone escarpment in one of the most rugged and scenic areas of the South Central Midwest, on the high bluffs of the forested corridor between Indianapolis, Indiana and Louisville, Kentucky. The KHT consists of four sections, Knobstone (south, 45 miles), Pioneer (South middle, 37.9), Hoosier National Forest (North middle, 28.4), and Tecumseh (north, 42.7-miles). The Knobstone has continuous trail from start to finish. The Tecumseh and Hoosier Nation Forest has minor county road walks. The Pioneer has 5 miles of existing trails with approximately 9 more miles in various stages of development. The extended road walks are nearly all on remote gravel and black top roads with great scenery. There is 2.5 miles of road walk along Hwy 135 with a wide grass strip at the edge. There is good access and parking at 10-20-mile intervals, ideal for day hikes and backpack camping. No fees, reservations, or permits are required.
The Knobstone Hiking Trail Association (KHTA) Knobstone Hiking Trail Association, Inc. (KHTA) is an Indiana nonprofit corporation and IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) organization formed in 2013 to serve as a steward of the Knobstone Hiking Trail. Its mission is the completion, preservation, and promotion of the trail. KHTA depends on Association members and volunteers to carry out its work. Only part of the route lies on public land maintained by government agencies, so current trail conditions depend heavily on hiker reports and volunteer response. KHTA provides maps and information covering the entire 160-mile trail. Won’t you join us?
Listen to Allison Martin’s podcast on the KHT from
In The Parks Podcast
Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-parks/id1759998840?i=1000758366542
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/11yHUPzJBVY965eCz6fVkB?si=9ghh_4jQTNeShb2OWbkMsA
You can also listen from https://www.intheparksonline.com/
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Second Saturday Workdays – Gateway Trail Building In Morgan-Monroe State Forest
October 24- Join Us For The 2nd Saturday Workday – 9:30 am-3:30 pm
Help us as we continue to build this new trail in Morgan-Monroe SF. We will meet at 9:15 and sign the DNR volunteer forms, hike about a mile to where we’ve been working, and continue building this trail. Work will consist of benching the new trail, smoothing out previously built sections, raking and pruning, or other aspects if the temps allow. Not all work is labor-intensive; there’s plenty to do without moving piles of dirt!
DNR requires those using chainsaws to have participated in their training, but hand saws can also be used, along with helping to remove cut items. All tools will be provided, but bring some gloves, a favorite shovel, or pruners if you’d like.
We take plenty of breaks, including a longer one for lunch. So bring some snacks or a meal, some water or hot whatever your preference, and come out and be part of building a trail. Come out and build a foot of trail or 100 feet, it all helps us get closer to finishing!. Click Here for more info and to sign up on Meetup.
KHTA Volunteers & Adopters Workdays – October 10 – 9 am to 3 pm
We have made considerable progress since the beginning of the year clearing trail, building drains, and chainsawing blowdowns from mile 35 to 38. We will continue maintenance of the trail between Hwy 56 and Banes Hollow Road.
Details will be posted here, on Meetup, and Facebook. We will meet at the Oxley Memorial Trailhead.
For Google directions click on Oxley Memorial Trailhead
Please bring a lunch and water. We will have large hand tools, you may bring any small tools you have such as clippers or a pruning saw. And a backpack is handy to carry everything in. Instructions will be provided for those who need them. We will finish at about 3:00 pm.
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Join us on our website at https://www.knobstonehikingtrail.org/ and on Facebook at KHTA Facebook Group.
Pictures From Section Hikes, Thru Hikes, & 2nd Sat Work Days
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Volunteer To Build The KHT
Trail builders find it one of the most rewarding things they’ve ever done. Make your mark on this forever trail! Details about the next work date (no experience needed; work for all ages and abilities available):
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