Indiana · Hiking

Hickory Ridge 18

9.8 mi
round trip
2,192 ft
climb
888 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Oct
best months

Caution today

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 4 h ago

Is Hickory Ridge 18 open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Hoosier National Forest. It doesn't name Hickory Ridge 18, 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.

Hickory Ridge 18 is a hard hike in the Brownstown Ranger District of Hoosier National Forest in Indiana, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is an out-and-back of about 9.8 miles, with a total elevation gain of 509 feet, and it reaches a high point of 888 feet. The climb is steepest near the start, with a 17% grade at about 0.44 miles in. The trail is on natural surface and allows both horses and bikes, so it works for riders and equestrians as well as hikers. It is open year-round. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Bedford show May highs around 73°F and September highs around 77°F, with July and August the warmest months at about 84°F. Hickory Ridge Trail 4 and Hickory Ridge 4 both lie within a mile of the trail. Hickory Ridge Campground is about 2 miles away, and Blackwell Campground is about 4 miles away.