Big Walnut Nature Preserve - Rayfield Trail in Bainbridge, United States - reviews,open hours,photo spots, things to do

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Big Walnut Nature Preserve - Rayfield Trail

9542 N County Rd 550 E, Roachdale, IN 46172

3.6(4)

Open until 7:00 PM

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(317) 951-8818

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nature.org

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Tue7 AM - 7 PMOpen

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🧚‍♀️You have to experience this hike! 🤗 🫶 First, follow @wanderingwithcourtney & @hoosierfamilyfun for more Indiana hidden gems. Let me be your Free Indiana Travel Guide to all things fun and adventurous ✨️ 🤳 Share with someone you want to adventure here with 🧚‍♀️ This is the cutest little Indiana hidden gem ✨️ Beginning with crossing a covered bridge, driving down a gravel road ending in a tiny gravel parking lot surrounded by a cornfield With steep ravines, views of Big Walnut Creek below, designated an Indiana National Natural Landmark, little fairy houses, and some of the largest Walnut old growth trees in the area, this trail is definitely where the fairies would live if they were truly existed 🧚‍♂️🌿🌲 You can take the shortcut to see Lovers leap through the cornfield, but what's the fun in that? 😉 The longer hike is filled with all the stunning views 🙌 🚙 If you're looking for an all-day adventure or a quick trip, this park is definitely worth the trip. Don't let another season go by without seeing it for yourself! 🏞 📲 Don't forget to save for later 📍 Big Walnut Nature Preserve 🗣 Please remember to always practice leave no trace. Take nothing but pictures. Leave nothing but footprints. Kill nothing but time. Pack out what you pack in, stay on marked trails & respect the wildlife. Together, we can ensure these amazing parks stay pristine for generations to come! 💚 If you are new here, I'm Courtney! I live for adventure ✨️ Whether I'm hiking, camping with family, or going on road trips to state parks, nature preserves & national parks around the United States or Indiana. 🫶 Follow @wanderingwithcourtney for hiking inspiration, insights, & relatable hiking humor #exploreindiana #Indiana #visitindiana #wanderingwithcourtney #hoosierfamilyfun #adventure #explore #roadtrip #hoosierfamilyfun #hikingwithtoddlers #bigwalnutnaturepreserve #indianatravelguide #hoosierhiking #hoosierhiker #hiking #hikingadventures

John HornJohn Horn

Seldom used hike down to the river about 2 1/4 miles round-trip. Appears to only get mowed occasionally, long pants and boots recommended .

Reviews of Big Walnut Nature Preserve - Rayfield Trail

3.6

(4)

1.0

Trail has not been mowed this year, it's early Sept and nearly overgrown. Makes you wonder why they built parking lot and trail head if they can't maintain enough for...

3.0

Seldom used hike down to the river about 2 1/4 miles round-trip. Appears to only get mowed occasionally, long pants and boots...

5.0

beautiful spot for a casual...

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Seldom used hike down to the river about 2 1/4 miles round-trip. Appears to only get mowed occasionally, long pants and boots recommended .

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John HornJohn Horn

Seldom used hike down to the river about 2 1/4 miles round-trip. Appears to only get mowed occasionally, long pants and boots recommended .

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Seldom used hike down to the river about 2 1/4 miles round-trip. Appears to only get mowed occasionally, long pants and boots recommended .

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