Indiana · Hiking

Hickory Ridge 2

12.7 mi
round trip
1,375 ft
climb
883 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Oct
best months

Is Hickory Ridge 2 open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Hoosier National Forest. It doesn't name Hickory Ridge 2, 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 2 is a hard hike in the Brownstown Ranger District of Hoosier National Forest in southern Indiana, about 12.7 miles long with a 546-foot elevation gain. The trail is an out-and-back, and the climb reaches a high point of 883 feet, with the steepest stretch at about 2.1 miles in, where the grade hits 14 percent. The trail is on natural surface, and both horses and bikes are allowed. 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 1 and Hickory Ridge 3 both start within half a mile, and Hickory Ridge Campground is about 0.6 miles away. Blackwell Campground is roughly 6.5 miles off.