Turkey Run State Park

Wow. An absolutely beautiful State Park. Our family of five visited in April and had the best day. I definitely recommend looking at the trails before and deciding what works best for your group. Since we had a 7 year old we decided to do portions of 3 of the trails. Don't get me wrong, these trails, 3, 5, 9, (where they intersect) still are a lot. You will be tired. But take your time. Bring plenty of water and a small snack. Please wear comfortable shoes with grip and dress in layers. It was cool when we arrived in the early afternoon but we soon got warm by 1 or 2pm with all the walking (and stairs

This place is so peaceful and beautiful! Although we were not quite prepared for our trail loop of 3, 5, 9, 10 and 1... when they are described as "rugged" within the park map, it's pretty spot on, as I was trying not to slip, fall, and injure myself during several portions (especially trail 9... the devil's trail lol). Make sure you pack water & snacks, as there isn't anywhere to fuel up once you begin your journey. We came on a (blazing hot) Sunday afternoon and while there were plenty of people, it never felt crowded and everyone was very respectful on the trails and ensured one another's safety. I would love to see how beautiful this park looks during the fall and winter seasons

This is a beautiful area! The natural features are stunning and there are a lot of nice amenities, including an inn, cabins, campsites, shelters, sports fields, and playgrounds. The gorge is fun to explore and has a great view at Sunset Point. Rocky Hollow Nature Preserve is located inside the park and is accessible via a neat suspension bridge across Sugar Creek. It has a lot of amazing sandstone formations - canyons, caves, slump blocks, and more. Some of the trails themselves wind in and out of the actual streambed. There is also a nature center available at the park. Great place to visit!

We visited Turkey Run right after winter today and it was still as beautiful without the leaves and greenery. Granted there soil was mushy but we had a great time hiking loop 6 and 7. There are about 6-7 trails and some of them are far more rugged and require climbing a lot of steps. For seasoned hikers, it's fun and definitely worth your time. The camps and inn are busy and overflowing in summer but today it was a good, quiet day with a couple hikers here and there. Definitely recommend and turkey run doesn't grow old!

If you enjoy hiking then you must visit this state park. I reckon it's the best one in Indiana! There are 11 different hikes you can do here even a couple loops, and most of them are actual hikes not strolls and require hiking boots or even water sandals and even poles. If you're ok getting your shoes soaked and muddy then no need to worry about which trail to take. It felt like I was transported out of the state and will definitely be back to check out other hikes here. It can get pretty crowded because of the beautiful views so be prepared to wait for ladders or suspension bridges. There are good picnic areas where you can grill before or after your hike. If you enjoy camping there are also camp grounds that are heavily used with bathroom/showers.

First, I will say that this is a beautiful park. I absolutely recommend it. I think it's 100% worth the trip. It's beautiful year round! Lovely trails and beautiful landscape to see. That being said... this trip was soured by a massive breakdown in communication to patrons. My family drove from Bloomington IL to visit. We made reservations by phone for the lodge. We were not told the park was closed. When we arrived a very speed woman at the park entrance told us the news. We told her that we were staying here and had come from Bloomington il, and we were told we could only go corticosteroids to the lodge and can not go anywhere else in the park. When we went to the lodge to cancel our reservation... we saw there is not even anywhere to eat because the lodge restaurant is closed also. No one told us when making reservations, it's not on the park website, there was claim that it was on the Facebook page. We never saw it. We looked. I feel that there should be something more done for these situations. If we had been told when making reservations... we could have saved a lot more time, gas, and money.

Excellent place to hike. This place does get crowded on weekends, so plan ahead and arrive early! There's also a swimming pool within the park and plenty of picnic areas.

There is something for everyone at Turkey Run State Park. For outdoorsy people, you can kayak, canoe, hike, cross bridges, creek stomp and more. For less outdoorsy people, there's a playground and nature center. For everyone, there's a lot of beautiful Indiana nature to appreciate everywhere you look.We visited on Memorial Day weekend, which turned out to be a nice day, so the park was very crowded, as were the hiking trails. It was a constant stream of people to and from the trails and over the bridge. Obviously, if you want to visit when there are fewer people, visit on a day when not everyone has the day off and the weather isn't perfect.To get to the canyons, which are a main feature of this park, you need to walk over a huge wooden suspension bridge. I was a little hesitant to walk on it because it sits so high up, but it was very sturdy! Look on either side of the bridge as you pass and you'll see great views of Sugar Creek, which is the body of water that you're passing over, as well as the banks of land on either side. It really is breathtaking.Once you cross the bridge, you'll be treated to some of the most amazing rock structures, sandstone canyons and waterfalls. It's such a peaceful place, and it is surprisingly cool and shaded, so even though we were hiking on a hot day, the canyon was keeping us cool.Leashed dogs are permitted on the hike through turkey run. We brought our dog and saw lots of other well-behaved dogs and their owners. Be aware that there is a lot of climbing required on the trails at Turkey Run. None of the trails are very steep, but there are many stairs and places where you need to cross over creeks by stepping on wobbly stones. This is not a wheelchair- or stroller-friendly hike, at least not in the areas I was in.

This is the park that made me fall in love with hiking. There's so much to see here and all within a relatively short distance, this really is the perfect park for a day of hiking. Bring your waterproof shoes as Trail 3 is the creek, but with preparation this is such a great time. Cannot recommend this highly enough. Get out here and explore - you'll be glad you did.

What can I say that already hasn't been said!! I'll make this short and sweet. One of Indianas best parks!! Easy to get to, lots of parking and lots of room for people to explore.Great for families, great solo hiking, great to do with pets.Not too technical but keep in mind there are the ladders on trail 3 that would be very difficult with large dogs or children/people afraid of heights. 11 different trails ranging from .5 miles to 2 miles, easy, to rugged. Tons of options.Great picnic areas, always clean and just a great time out here. Also when it's warm out there is some great tubing, canoeing, kayaking down the river through the park.