Brown Co. "D"

Indiana

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2.0 mi

Distance

443 ft

Gain

1h 38m

Time

Conditions: Blocked

for hike, today

An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 8 h ago · oldest 8 h

  • problem: Agency alerts

    10 active alerts in Hoosier National Forest; most severe: Firewood Permits

    USFSPosted Sep 29 · checked 8 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clear, high 82°F / low 52°F, 0% precip — 95/100 for hike

    OpenWeather8 h ago

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Through-trail
Out & back

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Brown Co. "D"

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Elevation & route

Distance
2.0 mi
Elevation gain
443 ft
Elevation loss
443 ft
Highest point
882 ft
Lowest point
565 ft
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Permits & access

Managing agency
Army Corps of Engineers
Bikes
Allowed
Horses
Allowed

Source for bikes, horses: USDA Forest Service National Forest System Trails (EDW)

About this trail

Brown Co. "D" is a scenic 4.21-mile out-and-back trail in Brown County, Indiana, offering hikers an accessible woodland experience through the region's rolling terrain. This trail showcases the natural beauty characteristic of Brown County's forests and ravines, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a moderate-length hike without extreme elevation changes. The out-and-back route allows hikers to enjoy the same picturesque scenery on both the outbound and return journey.

Facts about this trail

The climb

Starts at
637 ft
High point
882 ft
Total climbing
443 ft
Total descent
443 ft
Steepest stretch
13% grade right from the start
Length (round trip)
2 mi
Shape
Out and back

Source: Roamze elevation profile and trail geometry (DEM samples along the mapped route)

Where it is

Managed by
Army Corps of Engineers

Source: USFS EDW boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1

Conditions

Active alerts for Hoosier National Forest as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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