The trailhead for the German Ridge Trail is located just off Gerald Road, and there is also parking available there. The German Ridge Trail is a multi-use trail, so you may also see horse riders and mountain bikers out on the trail as well. The trail loops for approximately 24 miles, and goes all the way down to the German Ridge Recreation Area and German Ridge Lake.

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1. German Ridge Trail

28.3km

07:48

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Hike the difficult 17.6-mile German Ridge Trail in Hoosier National Forest, featuring pine stands, rock outcrops, and German Ridge Lake.

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2. German Ridge: North Loop

7.00km

01:58

140m

Hike the German Ridge: North Loop, an easy 4.3-mile trail in Hoosier National Forest with varied terrain, forests, and rock outcroppings.

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Location: Perry County, Indiana, United States

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