Hoosier's Hidden Hikes is a field guide for locating the best geologic attractions within the Hoosier National Forest - including waterfalls, rock bluffs, boulder fields, and rock shelters. This category of natural features is found primarily in the southern section of Hoosier National Forest within Perry and Crawford Counties, which is the area of focus for this book. A typical hiking guide provides information about hiking trails; however, this is not a typical hiking guide. Most of the featured locations in this book are off-trail, meaning there are no established routes to follow. Despite the lack of trails to guide your way, the Hoosier National Forest backwoods are relatively easy to navigate with the proper means. This book provides everything you need to know before embarking on your journey, including area descriptions, parking locations, GPS coordinates, and custom-made maps. The targeted audience is geared toward experienced adventurers who are looking to expand their stomping grounds. People in this category might consider themselves explorers, waterfall chasers, arch hunters, or geology enthusiasts. Hikers who are new to off-trail hiking will find this book beneficial as well. Tread lightly as you explore the backwoods and experience the freedom of hiking without the bounds of trails or tourist crowds. If you seek solitude in the wilderness, you will find your accommodations promptly.
Hoosier's Hidden Hikes is a field guide for locating the best geologic attractions within the Hoosier National Forest - including waterfalls, rock bluffs, boulder fields, and rock shelters. This category of natural features is found primarily in the southern section of Hoosier National Forest within Perry and Crawford Counties, which is the area of focus for this book. A typical hiking guide provides information about hiking trails; however, this is not a typical hiking guide. Most of the featured locations in this book are off-trail, meaning there are no established routes to follow. Despite the lack of trails to guide your way, the Hoosier National Forest backwoods are relatively easy to navigate with the proper means. This book provides everything you need to know before embarking on your journey, including area descriptions, parking locations, GPS coordinates, and custom-made maps. The targeted audience is geared toward experienced adventurers who are looking to expand their stomping grounds. People in this category might consider themselves explorers, waterfall chasers, arch hunters, or geology enthusiasts. Hikers who are new to off-trail hiking will find this book beneficial as well. Tread lightly as you explore the backwoods and experience the freedom of hiking without the bounds of trails or tourist crowds. If you seek solitude in the wilderness, you will find your accommodations promptly.