ジャクソン郡のおすすめウォーキング＆ハイキングルート

This expansive wetland area provides critical habitat for diverse wildlife, including waterfowl, shorebirds, and various mammals. You can enjoy hiking, birdwatching, and fishing within the refuge's boundaries. The refuge also offers educational programs.

The overlook provides a vantage point of Richart Lake. The area surrounding the overlook includes old farmland and beech woods.

This habitat supports a variety of wildlife, including birds, reptiles, and amphibians. The marsh plays a crucial role in the ecosystem by filtering water and providing habitat for various creatures, including otters!

This trail winds through an area that is known for its wetland and forest ecosystems, which support a rich variety of wildlife. You can utilize the trail for great birdwatching opportunities.

This is one of the many great spots for viewing Lake Monroe in the Charles C. Deam Wilderness. This is one of the lesser used trail, so you'll likely get this view and a lot of the trail to yourself.

The Terrill Ridge Cemetery is maintained by the US Park Services at Hoosier National Forest. The small family cemetery hosts a variety of weathered headstones from the late 1800s. It shows the history of the Axsom family, who lived in the nearby hills.

The Hickory Ridge Lookout Tower was constructed in 1936 in order to aid the National Park Service in spotting forest fires. The tower was manned for almost 40 years, until modern technologies superseded the need for human lookouts. The tower still stands as an observation point, and anyone who wants to scale the 133 steel steps will be rewarded with breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes.

This viewpoint for Lake Monroe is an excellent spot to stop for a picnic before making your way back down the Peninsula Trail, or to camp overnight at one of the sites next to the lake.