Hicks Run Wildlife Viewing Area — Attraction in Gibson Township

Just returned from my first Elk viewing experience. Two mornings in a row, this spot turned out to be the most active for me. This morning there was a bull maybe 20-30 yds away by the lower part of the meadow. Later, caught a calf, cow, and bull running across Rt. 555.

I think this also has the best setting with the meadow in front of the forest. A good mix of viewing options between the meadow trail and the viewing platform.

The meadow seems like it would be a great spot for some birding.

Easily my favorite viewing area as a...

When you first pull up this place doesn't look like much. Don't let that fool you! The trail winds up behind the parking area to a very nice blind. There are a few steps or a ramp to get up in it and two benches inside to sit down on. The blind looks out across a large open field. This is a very nice place to go for older people or...

Nice setup you can sit down also has nice window to look out into the field. Wheelchair accessible ramp up into viewing area and stone trail back to the field. Restrooms at parking area. As always elk are wild animals and you can't guarantee that you'll see them. I've seen some there already but I've also been there that I...