On behalf of Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center, I am pleased to share with you this booklet filled with maps and information about the walking paths in Dubois County. As you’ll see, we have oppor tunities for outdoor exercise no matter where we live or work. With the increased awareness of the impor tance of physical activity on a daily basis, this booklet is sure to be ver y helpful to those who are looking for outdoor areas to explore while getting exercise .
By the way, how much exercise do we need on a daily basis? According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), children and adolescents need at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day. This should include a combination of aerobic as well as muscle and bone strengthening activities Adults need 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes) of moderate-intensity aerobic activity such as brisk walking every week along with muscle-strengthening activities 2 or more days per week. For more specific infor mation about the CDC’s recommendations, visit their website at www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/guidelines/index.html.
As noted by the CDC, it’s optimal to be active each day of the week, and it’s perfectly fine to get your exercise in smaller increments as long as you’re moderately active for a minimum of 10 minutes at a time One idea to consider is taking a 10-minute walk in the mor ning, after noon, and evening at least five days each week, which will give you 150 minutes of exercise
By the way, if you haven’t exercised much lately, star t slow -but at least get star ted! You’ll find that the more you move, the easier it is to get moving and the better you’ll feel You can add a few minutes of physical activity each day, and before long you’ll achieve 150 minutes or more of exercise each week
A special note of thanks goes to Rachel Steckler, Carla Hall, and Woods Printing Company for assistance with this project, and to Dubois County Community Foundation, Patoka Valley Health Care Cooperative, and Dubois County Tourism Commission for providing financial suppor t.
Best wishes for a great walk!!
Rita Howell Director, Community Relations Memor ial Hospital and Health Care Center
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JASPER RIVERWALK
4TH STREET WALKWAY
ST. CHARLES STREET MULTI-USE PATH
BOHNERT PARK WALKING PATH
TIMBER CHALLENGE OBSTACLE COURSE
HABIG CENTER WALKING PATH
IRENE BARTELT DUTCH TRAIL
IRENE BARTELT LAKESIDE TRAIL
HUNTINGBURG CITY PARK WALKING TRAIL
NIEHAUS PARK WALKING TRAIL
FERDINAND 18TH STREET PARK WALKING TRAIL
SISTERS OF ST. BENEDICT WALKING PATHS
FERDINAND FOREST WALKING TRAILS
ST. ANTHONY WALKING PATH
DUBOIS COMMUNITY PARK WALKING PATH
PATOKA LAKE DAM WALKING TRAILS
PATOKA LAKE WALKING TRAILS
Address: 150 3rd Avenue, Jasper (Buehler Riverwalk Plaza)
Location: Extends from Ruxer Golf Course to 15th Street
Distance: 2 1/4 Miles (1 1/4 mile from Plaza to 15th St, 1 mile from Plaza to Ruxer Golf Course)
Surface: Paved
Terrain: Mainly Flat with Minor Hills
Cover ing: Primarily Shade
Illuminated: Illuminated from Buehler Plaza to Ruxer Golf Course
Benches: Yes
Water Fountain: Yes
Restrooms: At Buehler Plaza and Mill (when open)
Other Bikes, Skateboards, Means: Roller Blades No Motor ized Vehicles Except Wheelchairs.
Pets: Must Be Leashed
Trailheads: (Access Points and Parking)
3rd Ave, 4th St, 15th St, Jasper City Mill, Ruxer Golf Course
Address: 495 East 4th Street, Jasper (Schaeffer Barn)
Location: From Schaeffer Barn, West on 4th St. to Jackson St., South on Jackson St. to Jasper Train Depot, proceed under 3rd St. Bridge to Buehler Plaza
Distance: 2/3 Mile
Surface: Stamped Pavers
Terrain: Flat
Cover ing: Open
Illuminated: Yes
Benches: At Buehler Plaza
Water
Fountain: At Buehler Plaza
Restrooms: At Buehler Plaza and Jasper Train Depot
Other Bikes, Skateboards, Means: Roller Blades No Motor ized Vehicles Except Wheelchairs.
Pets: Must Be Leashed
Trailheads: (Access Points and Parking Lot) Schaeffer Barn, Train Depot, Buehler Plaza
Location: 15th St. to 36th St. on St. Charles St. and 36th St. to Ackerman Rd. on Por tersville Rd., Jasper
Distance: 2 1/4 Miles
Surface: Paved
Terrain: Mostly Incline
Cover ing: Open
Illuminated: Yes
Benches: Yes
Water
Fountain: No
Restrooms: No
Other Bikes, Means: Roller Blades, Skateboards No Motor ized Vehicles Except Wheelchairs
Pets: Must Be Leashed
Trailheads: (Access Points and Parking Lot) Jasper High School and Jasper Middle School
Address: 600 South Meridian Road, Jasper
Distance: 1/2 Mile
Surface: Asphalt
Terrain: Mainly Flat
Cover ing: 1/2 Shade 1/2 Open
Illuminated: Yes
Benches: Yes
Water Fountain: Yes
Restrooms: Yes
Other Bikes, Means: Roller Blades, Skateboards No Motor ized Vehicles Except Wheelchairs.
Pets: Must Be Leashed
Trailheads: (Access Points and Parking Lot)
Address: 1405 Bar tley Street, Jasper
Location: On the Grounds of Jaycee Park
Surface: Grass
Terrain: Obstacle Course
Cover ing: Mostly Shaded
Illuminated: No
Benches: Yes
Water Fountain: No
Restrooms: Yes
Other Not Accessible to Means: Bikes, Roller Blades, Skateboards, Motorized Vehicles
Pets: Must Be Leashed
Trailheads: (Access Points and Parking Lot) Jaycee Park
Trail: Irene Bar telt Dutch Location, Holland
Star ts at Windmill, goes through campground, tur ns back along the inside of lake passing the shelter house, log cabin, playground area, basketball cour ts and a boat ramp, and loops back to Windmill
Distance: 3/4 Mile
Surface: Mulch
Terrain: Mostly Flat
Cover ing: Shaded and Open
Illuminated: No
Benches: Throughout
Amenities: Restrooms and Water Access at Main Par t of Park
Trail: Irene Bar telt Lakeside Location, Holland
Star ts at Windmill, goes through campground, around lake, crossing the dam, goes into wooded area and continues on back into the main par t of par k.
Distance: 1 Mile
Surface: Mulch
Terrain: Mostly Flat
Cover ing: Shaded and Open
Illuminated: No
Benches: Throughout
Amenities: Restrooms and Water Access at Main Par t of Park
Other : Likely to see a number of different wildlife including blue heron lifting off or landing on the water
Trail: Huntingburg City Park
Walking Trail
Location: Huntingburg City Park
Address: 203 S. Cherry St., Huntingburg
Distance: 1.2 Miles and .7 Mile
Surface: Asphalt
Terrain: Flat with Some Incline
Cover ing: Shaded and Open
Illuminated: Yes
Amenities: Benches, Shelters, Water Fountains, Restrooms, Ballfields, and Playgrounds
Other Bikes, Skateboards, Means: Roller Blades No Motor ized Vehicles Except Wheelchairs.
Pets: Must be Leashed
Access: City Park and Throughout Trail .
Trail: Niehaus Park
Walking Trail
Location: Charles C. Niehaus Memorial Park
Address: 403 W. Sixth St., Huntingburg
Distance: 1.24 Miles, .86 Miles, .41 Miles
Surface: Concrete
Terrain: Mostly Flat
Cover ing: Shaded and Open
Illuminated: Yes
Amenities: Por table Restrooms, Drink Machine, and Bike Rack
Other Bikes, Skateboards, Means: Roller Blades No Motor ized Vehicles Except Wheelchairs
Pets: Must be Leashed
Access: Chestnut Street and Inside Park
.6 Mile 6 Mile
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Trail: Ferdinand 18th Street Park Walking Trails
Location: 18th Street, Ferdinand
Distance: 1.55 Miles Total
Surface: Mix of Asphalt and Recycled Tires
Terrain: Mostly Hilly
Cover : Mostly Open
Illuminated: Yes
Amenities: Benches, Shelters, Water Fountains, Restrooms, Ballfields, and Playgrounds
Other Bikes, Skateboards, Means: Roller Blades No Motor ized Vehicles Except Wheelchairs.
Pets: Must be Leashed
Access: 18th Street Park
Path: Sisters of St. Benedict Grotto Hill Walking Path
Location: 802 E. 10th St., Ferdinand (South of the Monaster y Church)
Cover : Mostly Shaded
Surface: Gravel with Steps
Illuminated: Dimly Lit
Access: Parking Areas along 10th Street
Amenities: Benches, Restrooms, Water Fountains (Located in the Monaster y)
Allowances: Pets
Other : Includes Stations of the Cross, Rosary Steps, Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto and Fatima Shrine (Terrain would be Ver y Difficult with a Stroller)
Path: Sisters of St. Benedict Grass Labyrinth Walking Path
Location: 802 E. 10th St., Ferdinand (Nor th of the Monaster y Church, Nor theast of Benet Hall)
Cover : Mostly Shaded
Surface: Grass
Illuminated: No
Access: Parking Areas along 10th Street and in Front of Kordes Center.
Amenities: Benches, Restrooms (Located in the Monaster y)
Allowances: Pets
Other : Peaceful, Serene Setting for a Reflective Walk (Terrain would be Ver y Difficult with a Stroller)
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Ferdinand State Forest 6583 E. SR 264, Ferdinand
Shaded Rugged Forest No
Access to Parking Available Throughout Ferdinand State Forest
Restrooms Available Throughout Ferdinand State Forest
Pets (Leashed), Bicycles No Motor ized Vehicles
Location: 1 Block West of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church on Santine Road, St. Anthony
Distance: About 1/2 Mile
Surface: Concrete
Cover ing: Open
Illuminated: No
Par king: Yes
Amenities: Benches and Playground.
Allowances: Bikes, Strollers, Pets (Leashed), No Rollerblades. No Motor ized Vehicles Except Wheelchairs
Location: Dubois Community Park - Corner of Jasper-Dubois Rd. and Hwy. 545, Dubois
Distance: 1/2 mile
Surface: Asphalt
Terrain: Flat
Cover ing: Shaded and Open
Illuminated: No
Par king: Yes
Amenities: Restrooms, Water Fountain, Shelter House, Picnic Areas
Allowances: Bikes, Strollers, Pets (Leashed) No Motor ized Vehicle Except Wheelchairs.
Location: Patoka Lake Dam
Distance: 2 - 3 Miles
Surface: Dir t, Paved, Grassy
Terrain: Par tially Flat Par tially Inclined Par tially Steep
Cover ing: Par tially Open Par tially Shaded
Illuminated: No
Benches: Yes (Beginning of Trails)
Water
Fountain: Yes (Seasonal)
Restrooms: Yes (Seasonal) At Overlook and at Spillway
Other Bikes, Means: Roller Blades, Skateboards No Motor ized Vehicles Except Wheelchairs
Pets: Leash at Discretion
Trailheads: (Access Points and Parking Lot) Patoka Dam Entrance, Spillway, and the Overlook
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Patoka Lake 3084 Nor th Dillard Road, Birdseye No Parking Available at the Visitors Center Restrooms Available at the Visitors Center
Main Trail
6.5 Miles
Shaded
Rugged forest
This loop trail begins at the Visitors Center, well maintained, but has a limited number of signs along the way Average hiking time is 3 to 4 hours. Many visitors enjoy walking to Totem Rock, a large rock shelter that was used by Native Americans and early settlers. “Shor t Cuts” back to the Center are available for those familiar with maps and hiking A “Birdwatching Spur” is on the far nor th end of the peninsula
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Garden Rock Loop Trail
Approx. 1 Mile
Open and Shaded
Moderate Paved, Forest
A shor t loop trail begins just across from the Visitors Center’s front door. Tr y this trail if your time is limited and rock overhangs, fer ns and pines sound inviting The trail can be hiked in 30 to 45 minutes, but is hilly.
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Wildlife Management
Demonstration Trail
2 Miles
Open and Shaded
Moderate Paved, Forest
A loop trail beginning at the Visitors Center Illustrates habitat requirements of wildlife as well as wildlife management techniques used on the proper ty. Demonstrations include food plots, protective cover planting, controlled bur ning and much more. A booklet keyed to numbered posts is available for this self-guided inter pretive trail
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Interpreter-Conducted Walks
Varies
Open and Shaded
Paved, Forest
Join in on scheduled walks and hikes that may last 30 minutes or 3 hours These walks are an enjoyable way to see the Reser voir, lear n about nature and histor y, and meet other people
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Walking Trail (surrounds Dubois County Lake/ Wetlands Area)
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4095 S. SR 162, Huntingburg
4-H Fairgrounds and Dubois County Park
Varies
Open and Shaded
Asphalt/Mulch
No Nor th Side
Benches, Playground, Pets (Leashed)
Bicycles, Strollers, Rollerblades
Includes Interpretive and Tree ID Signage, and Fishing Wharfs
