Indian Mountain Hiking
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    Hiking at Indian Mountain

    Indian Mountain State Park has a variety of trails on natural and paved surfaces.  

    Trails

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    • Airplane Pond Trail

      Indian Mountain State Park
      Distance
      0.65 mi.
      Difficulty
      Difficult
      Surface
      Natural

      The southernmost trail in the park is the Airplane Pond Trail. As the name suggests, this trail follows Airplane Pond and the Rabbit Road Primitive Campground. Hikers will find 10 hike-in campsites and several pools of water that show the park's history in mining. 

      Availability
      Open
      Allowed
      Hiking Mountain Biking

      Airplane Pond Trail

      Indian Mountain State Park

      The southernmost trail in the park is the Airplane Pond Trail. As the name suggests, this trail follows Airplane Pond and the Rabbit Road Primitive Campground. Hikers will find 10 hike-in campsites and several pools of water that show the park's history in mining. 

      Distance
      0.65 mi.
      Difficulty
      Difficult
      Surface
      Natural
      Allowed
      Hiking Mountain Biking
      Trail Type
      Information unavailable
      Elevation
      Gain 68.60'
      Loss 98.60'
      Grade
      Typical 5.2%
      Max 21.2%
      Cross Slope
      Typical 1.9%
      Max 8.6%
      Tread Width
      Typical 57"
      Minimum 12"
      Surface Type
      Soil 94.9%; Mowed grass 3%; Gravel 2.2%
      Obstructions Exist
      Post: 12 in of tread remaining; Tree root: 3 in tall; Tree root: 3 in tall

      Ballard Lake Trail

      Indian Mountain State Park
      Distance
      0.80 mi.
      Difficulty
      Moderate
      Surface
      Natural
      The path meanders its way along a unique shallow lake with irregular borders.
      Availability
      Open Seasonal
      Allowed
      Hiking Mountain Biking

      Ballard Lake Trail

      Indian Mountain State Park
      The path meanders its way along a unique shallow lake with irregular borders.
      Distance
      0.80 mi.
      Difficulty
      Moderate
      Surface
      Natural
      Allowed
      Hiking Mountain Biking
      Trail Type
      Information unavailable
      Elevation
      Gain 18.10'
      Loss 31.90'
      Grade
      Typical 1.2%
      Max 8.8%
      Cross Slope
      Typical 1.1%
      Max 5.5%
      Tread Width
      Typical 62"
      Minimum 48"
      Surface Type
      Soil 78.5%; Mowed grass 18.3%; Wood decking 3.2%
      Obstructions Exist
      Tree root: 4 in tall; Tree root: 3 in tall; Tree root: 3 in tall

      Boy Scout Trail

      Indian Mountain State Park
      Distance
      0.25 mi.
      Difficulty
      Difficult
      Surface
      Natural
      Availability
      Open
      Allowed
      Hiking Mountain Biking

      Boy Scout Trail

      Indian Mountain State Park
      Distance
      0.25 mi.
      Difficulty
      Difficult
      Surface
      Natural
      Allowed
      Hiking Mountain Biking
      Trail Type
      Information unavailable
      Elevation
      Gain 10.30'
      Loss 26.10'
      Grade
      Typical 2.7%
      Max 20.2%
      Cross Slope
      Typical 3.3%
      Max 12.4%
      Tread Width
      Typical 44"
      Minimum 36"
      Surface Type
      Mowed grass 49.6%; Soil 48.2%; Wood decking 2.2%
      Obstructions Exist
      Tree root: 2 in tall; Tree root: 2 in tall; Tree root: 2 in tall

      Indian Mountain Lake Trail

      Indian Mountain State Park
      Distance
      1.00 mi.
      Difficulty
      Difficult
      Surface
      Paved
      The Indian Mountain Lake trail, a paved trail that follows the shoreline of its namesake, surrounds the picnicking and recreation area. Due to the picturesque lake, many agree that this trail features one of the best sunsets in the park.
      Availability
      Open
      Allowed
      Biking Hiking wheelchair

      Indian Mountain Lake Trail

      Indian Mountain State Park
      The Indian Mountain Lake trail, a paved trail that follows the shoreline of its namesake, surrounds the picnicking and recreation area. Due to the picturesque lake, many agree that this trail features one of the best sunsets in the park.
      Distance
      1.00 mi.
      Difficulty
      Difficult
      Surface
      Paved
      Allowed
      Biking Hiking wheelchair
      Trail Type
      Information unavailable
      Elevation
      Gain 32.60'
      Loss 53.70'
      Grade
      Typical 1.6%
      Max 10.2%
      Cross Slope
      Typical 2.4%
      Max 7.4%
      Tread Width
      Typical 59"
      Minimum 48"
      Surface Type
      Asphalt 100%
      Obstructions Exist
      No obstructions present

      River Gem Wetlands Trail

      Indian Mountain State Park
      Distance
      0.45 mi.
      Difficulty
      —
      Surface
      Natural
      The River Gem Wetlands Trail lies just off the Ballard Lake Trail. View one of the park's various wetland ecosystems while exploring the park's deep history in coal mining.
      Availability
      Open
      Allowed
      Hiking

    Trail Definitions

    • Cross Slope 

      Describes the degree of incline from one side of the trail path to the other; measured as a percentage. Cross slope aids in water drainage and impacts the overall trail stability.   

    • Grade  

      Describes the rise in elevation over a horizontal distance on the trail; measured as a percentage.  Higher percentages represent a steeper grade indicating a more challenging ascent or descent for hikers.    

    • Standard Ramp Grade

      Serves as a reference guide for the grade of the trail.  Standard Ramp Grade is 8.3% across all trail assessments.  

    • Surface 

      A characteristic of the trail expressed in terms of material type, grading, compaction, and roughness of the path. Possible surface types include soil, gravel, paved, and mulch.   

    • Tread Width    

      Represents the horizontal distance from one edge of the trail path to the other; measurements can vary.  Tread width helps to determine the amount of space a hiker has to pass through. Obstacles on the trail can alter the remaining tread width.   

    • Trail Types: Loop

      Trail returns at or near the point from which you started. 

    • Trail Types: Network 

      Offers multiple route options within one trail, and each route is connected

    • Trail Types: Out and Back

      This type of trail travels out to an endpoint where hikers turn around and travel back to the starting point.   

    • Trail Types: Stacked Loop

      A loop trail contained completely within another trail.   

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