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Hoosier's Nest Shelter – Weed Patch Hill Fire Tower loop from The Ten O'Clock Line Nature Preserve

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Indiana

Brown County

Hoosier's Nest Shelter – Weed Patch Hill Fire Tower loop from The Ten O'Clock Line Nature Preserve

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Hoosier's Nest Shelter – Weed Patch Hill Fire Tower loop from The Ten O'Clock Line Nature Preserve

01:15

19.2km

230m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.2 km for 94 m

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4.95 km

Hoosier's Nest Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Nice place for camping, cycling and hanging out with family and friends

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5.08 km

Weed Patch Hill Fire Tower

Highlight • Monument

Fire tower that was built in the 1930's on Weed Patch Hill which is the highest point in the park. The tower can be climbed by visitors up to the …

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9.88 km

North Gate Trailhead, Brown County State Park

Highlight • Rest Area

First main trailhead with ample parking after entering the park through the main North Gate from Nashville. Great starting point for hiking the northmost trails in the park.

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11.2 km

North Tower Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lookout tower with a stone base and a log cabin style deck on top with great views of the forest in the northern part of the park.

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13.9 km

Weed Patch Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

The fire tower is a must-see. It's best to climb to the top and see how far you can see. Access to the dome was closed a few years ago. …

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16.0 km

Ogle Hollow Nature Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Interpretive trail within a 41 acre tract that presents the diversity of the forest in this part of Indiana. The trail is great for taking the family on a short educational hike.

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19.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.2 km

742 m

144 m

126 m

Surfaces

12.0 km

6.21 km

886 m

126 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Wednesday 19 August

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Hoosier's Nest Shelter – Weed Patch Hill Fire Tower loop from The Ten O'Clock Line Nature Preserve

Hoosier's Nest Shelter

Weed Patch Hill Fire Tower

North Gate Trailhead, Brown County State Park

North Tower Lookout

Weed Patch Hill

Ogle Hollow Nature Preserve

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