Indiana · Hiking

Terrill Ridge Trail

Terrill Ridge TrailPhoto: usfs_Eastern_Region, Public Domain Mark (via Flickr)
3.7 mi
round trip
295 ft
climb
899 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

Is Terrill Ridge Trail open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Terrill Ridge Trail is a 3.7-mile out-and-back hike in the Brownstown Ranger District of Hoosier National Forest in southern Indiana. The trail runs from about 811 feet to about 899 feet, so the climb is gentle, with a total elevation gain of about 295 feet. The steepest stretch comes in the first 0.15 miles, at about 7 percent grade, and the whole trip is rated moderate. The route is open year-round. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Bloomington run to highs around 74°F in May and 78°F in September, with fewer wet days in September than in other months. Horses are allowed on the trail, but bikes are not. The hike takes about 1.5 hours. Sycamore Trail is just 0.3 miles away and Hickory Ridge 19 is 0.9 miles off. For an overnight stay, Blackwell Campground is about 3.9 miles away and Hickory Ridge Campground is about 4.3 miles away.