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The Fern Cliff Nature Preserve is a 157 acres land parcel of steep and near-vertical rock and stone surfaces located in Putnam County, Indiana, near Greencastle. It is a National Natural Landmark. The Nature Conservancy has custody over this nature preserve, and operates it as a botanical refuge.
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Fern Cliff Nature Preserve

W County Rd 375 S, Greencastle, IN 46135, United States
4.7(82)
Open until 7:00 PM
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The Fern Cliff Nature Preserve is a 157 acres land parcel of steep and near-vertical rock and stone surfaces located in Putnam County, Indiana, near Greencastle. It is a National Natural Landmark. The Nature Conservancy has custody over this nature preserve, and operates it as a botanical refuge.

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4.7
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4.0
6y

In wild nature. Narrow trails, and over grown lower tree branches are crossing over. Many spiderweb hit my face. If I missed the sign of "Dangerous Cliff" probable I would see the cliff in last minute. It appears unexpectedly but it is definitely worthy. I have not gone all the way down the bottom. If I had someone with me I would have explore more but not being able to see the ground covered by moss and leaves, didn't give courage to move between the...

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5.0
1y

Lovely place to hike! We went up to the building remains and it was a bit hard to find the trail from there. However, eventually we looked to our right and found the trail pretty much across from the square building remains. This place is so beautiful, peaceful, and unique! I highly recommend for getting a fun taste of Indiana. Great place to bring a blanket and have a picnic at a lookout point. We came Friday afternoon and were the...

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3.0
7y

It's a great nature preserve for a family walk. The only downfall is the quality of the road to get there. For a government preserve, the road is in terrible condition. It is a gravel road with hundreds of potholes from lack of maintenance. It either needs to be a paved or chip and seal road simply due to the amount of rain that flows down the road and creates poor conditions. I think a better roadway there would interest more people...

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wanderingwithcourwanderingwithcour
You can't miss this hidden Indiana gem! πŸ€—πŸ‘‡ 🫢 First, follow @wanderingwithcourtney for more Indiana hidden hiking gems ✨️ ✨️ Think of me as your Free Indiana Travel Guide ☺️ πŸ“² Save for later & Share with someone you want to adventure here with Traveling down a gravel road past farmhouses gravel parking lot will pop up seemingly out of nowhere A common scene from Indiana @nature_org nature conservancy If you blink twice, you may miss it, with a tiny parking lot big enough for maybe 3 cars 🚨 A sign in the parking lot warns you of steep cliffs 🚨 Designated a National Natural Landmark in 1980 A short hike will take you to the steep, forested sandstone cliffs and lush wooded ravines Remains of an old Indiana homestead are all over the forest floor covered in moss and ferns πŸš™ 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! 🏞 πŸ“² Don't forget to save for later πŸ“ Fern Cliff Nature Preserve πŸ—£ 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! πŸ’š 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 #ferncliffnaturepreserve #Indiana #visitindiana #exploreindiana #wanderingwithcourtney #hikingdestinations #adventures #explore #hoosierhiker #hoosierhiking
Kaiti MarieKaiti Marie
Lovely place to hike! We went up to the building remains and it was a bit hard to find the trail from there. However, eventually we looked to our right and found the trail pretty much across from the square building remains. This place is so beautiful, peaceful, and unique! I highly recommend for getting a fun taste of Indiana. Great place to bring a blanket and have a picnic at a lookout point. We came Friday afternoon and were the only ones there.
Summer GrundlockSummer Grundlock
Fern Cliffs is such a beautiful place to visit. I have been many times. I usually pack a lunch & a hammock & have a little picnic day with a friend. There is a very small parking lot that maybe fits 4 cars? Its not a very known spot so there's usually always room to park. The cliffs are gorgeous any time of year. I highly recommend giving Fern Cliffs a visit!
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You can't miss this hidden Indiana gem! πŸ€—πŸ‘‡ 🫢 First, follow @wanderingwithcourtney for more Indiana hidden hiking gems ✨️ ✨️ Think of me as your Free Indiana Travel Guide ☺️ πŸ“² Save for later & Share with someone you want to adventure here with Traveling down a gravel road past farmhouses gravel parking lot will pop up seemingly out of nowhere A common scene from Indiana @nature_org nature conservancy If you blink twice, you may miss it, with a tiny parking lot big enough for maybe 3 cars 🚨 A sign in the parking lot warns you of steep cliffs 🚨 Designated a National Natural Landmark in 1980 A short hike will take you to the steep, forested sandstone cliffs and lush wooded ravines Remains of an old Indiana homestead are all over the forest floor covered in moss and ferns πŸš™ 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! 🏞 πŸ“² Don't forget to save for later πŸ“ Fern Cliff Nature Preserve πŸ—£ 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! πŸ’š 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 #ferncliffnaturepreserve #Indiana #visitindiana #exploreindiana #wanderingwithcourtney #hikingdestinations #adventures #explore #hoosierhiker #hoosierhiking
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Lovely place to hike! We went up to the building remains and it was a bit hard to find the trail from there. However, eventually we looked to our right and found the trail pretty much across from the square building remains. This place is so beautiful, peaceful, and unique! I highly recommend for getting a fun taste of Indiana. Great place to bring a blanket and have a picnic at a lookout point. We came Friday afternoon and were the only ones there.
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Fern Cliffs is such a beautiful place to visit. I have been many times. I usually pack a lunch & a hammock & have a little picnic day with a friend. There is a very small parking lot that maybe fits 4 cars? Its not a very known spot so there's usually always room to park. The cliffs are gorgeous any time of year. I highly recommend giving Fern Cliffs a visit!
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