Winter Hiking Tips story by Scott Roberts photos by Indiana DNR
Enjoy the beauty and solitude of hiking Indiana State Parks this season
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During the winter months some Hoosiers curl up by the fire, stay inside and wait for spring, but winter can be the perfect time to explore your favorite DNR property or discover a new one. Caitlin Lacy of Plainfield hiked McCormick’s Creek, Spring Mill, Turkey Run, and Shades state parks, and Cataract Falls State Recreation Area last winter and said she was amazed how different each looked in winter compared to rest of the year—especially when they were covered in snow.
A winter hike through Lincoln State Park in Spencer County.
“It’s like exploring an entirely new place,” she said. Tim Wells of Kendallville agreed. He said winter provides the best hiking he does the entire year because everything seems much quieter, and he loves the crunch of snow beneath his boots. He especially loves tackling Pokagon State Park’s Hell’s Point Challenge and any trail at Indiana Dunes State Park. While winter hiking offers beauty and solitude, you must be properly
