Indiana · Hiking

Tipsaw Trail 1

4.6 mi
round trip
713 ft
climb
515 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
best months

Is Tipsaw Trail 1 open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Hoosier National Forest. It doesn't name Tipsaw 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.

Tipsaw Trail 1 is a 4.6-mile out-and-back hike in the Tell City Ranger District of Hoosier National Forest in southern Indiana, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is rated moderate, with a total elevation gain of 68 feet, and it starts at about 512 feet, reaching a high of 515 feet before returning to the starting point. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows bikes, but horses are not permitted. The steepest stretch comes at about 1.5 miles in, with a grade of about 11 percent. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the nearby Saint Meinrad weather station show October highs around 71°F with lows near 47°F, and May highs around 77°F. Several campgrounds sit about half a mile away, including Tipsaw Goldenrod Group Site, Tipsaw Primrose Group Site and Tipsaw Catbrier R.V. Loop. For more time on the water, Sulphur Fork Creek is about 2.8 miles away.

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

    Best time to visit Tipsaw Trail 1

    Best months: March–June 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° / 26°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      48° / 29°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      58° / 36°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      69° / 46°

      12 wet

    5. May

      77° / 55°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      84° / 63°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      87° / 67°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      87° / 65°

      8 wet

    9. Sep

      82° / 58°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      71° / 47°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      58° / 37°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      47° / 30°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Saint Meinrad, IN, 10.2 mi away at 510 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.