Bendix Woods East

Bendix Woods East is an easy hike in Indiana, about 1.5 miles long with a total elevation gain of about 33 feet. The route rises from a low of roughly 784 feet to a high of about 842 feet, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.55 miles into the walk, with a grade of about 11 percent. The nearest town is New Carlisle, about 2.2 miles away. Because the climb is so gentle, this makes a good addition to a day spent exploring the other parts of the Bendix Woods network. Bendix Woods North sits just 0.2 miles away, and Bendix Woods West and Bendix Woods South are each about 0.4 miles off. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in South Bend show May highs around 70°F and September highs around 74°F, while winter highs stay near freezing. For a change of pace, the Little Kankakee River offers canoeing about 7 miles away, and the Butterfly Weed Loop Trail in Michigan is roughly 8 miles from the woods.