I had beforehand been to Spring Mill State Park about 10 years in the past and determined to return. Indiana state parks are top-notch, and this park didn’t disappoint. You’ll be able to see my earlier put up right here, so on this put up, I’ll add to my earlier put up.
This time, I used to be in web site 164, which was near the bathe home and was open and grassy. There was afternoon shade as properly, and the opposite campsites weren’t too shut.
We have been experiencing temperatures reaching report highs, so whereas I wished to hike all the paths once more, I additionally knew my limits. I did the next hikes:
Hamer Cave – this is among the greatest brief trails within the park, however you must undergo the Pioneer Village to entry it. For these of us with canines, canines will not be allowed in Pioneer Village, so plan accordingly. I did, nonetheless, discover a method to go to Hamer Cave with a canine. After parking within the Pioneer Village parking zone, head in direction of the big pavilion on the left.
Path 4 begins proper behind this and shortly climbs uphill. The path will descend behind one of many Pioneer Village buildings however keep straight on the path.
The path will come to what appears like an intersection, and you may hear the creek speeding under. To the correct is a rocky path that leads all the way down to the path to Hamer Cave. The flume to the mill begins right here from the ice-cold waters of the cave. A pleasant lookout provides a great view of the cave.
When you have a canine with you, hike again the best way you got here. If not, head again via the Pioneer Village!
The opposite factor that had modified was that there’s now an incredible boardwalk to Donnelson Cave! Beforehand, there was only a path, however now a boardwalk follows the creek and results in the higher a part of the cave. I assumed this was fairly neat!
We additionally walked all the way down to the Twin Caves space the place the park rangers have been giving guided excursions for $3. No pets allowed so we sat this tour out however I bear in mind it being fairly neat the final time I did it!
We additionally hiked Path 6 which is a brief paved path close to the Grissom Memorial!
Total I extremely advocate Spring Mill State Park in Mitchell, Indiana. You should definitely test it out or depart a remark if in case you have a query
