Indiana · Hiking

Hemlock Cliffs Trail 1

Hemlock Cliffs Trail 1Photo: usfs_Eastern_Region, Public Domain Mark (via Flickr)
1.2 mi
loop
114 ft
climb
742 ft
high point
Loop
route
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
best months

Is Hemlock Cliffs Trail 1 open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Hoosier National Forest. It doesn't name Hemlock Cliffs Trail 1, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Hoosier National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Hemlock Cliffs Trail 1 is a short, easy loop in the Tell City Ranger District of Hoosier National Forest in southern Indiana, about 1.2 miles long and roughly 114 feet of elevation gain. The trail runs from the Hemlock Cliffs Trailhead, which sits about 0.1 mile from the Hemlock Cliffs climbing area, and it makes a quick outing for anyone already exploring the cliffs. The route is a loop, so it starts and ends at the trailhead. It rises to a high point of about 742 feet and drops to a low of about 588 feet, with the total descent over the course of the loop reaching about 285 feet. The trail is on natural surface and is not accessible. Bikes and horses are not allowed. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in English, Indiana, run to highs around 69°F in April and 71°F in October, while July and August average highs near 88°F. The trail is open year-round, and the estimated time for the loop is about half an hour. Oriole West 2 and Birdseye Trail 1 are both about 6 miles away, and Indian Celina Recreation Area offers camping about 6.3 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Mar–May, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Hemlock Cliffs Trail 1

    Best months: March–May and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      43° / 24°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      48° / 26°

      10 wet

    3. Mar

      58° / 34°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      69° / 44°

      11 wet

    5. May

      77° / 54°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      86° / 62°

      9 wet

    7. Jul

      88° / 66°

      7 wet

    8. Aug

      88° / 64°

      7 wet

    9. Sep

      82° / 56°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      71° / 44°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      58° / 35°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      47° / 28°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at English, IN, 3.8 mi away at 510 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.