Indian Kill Nature Preserve

It was a very nice hike but impossible to get out! The map didn’t help at all and the trails were so confusing. Myself and my boyfriend were stuck in there for two hours and we finally found a way out and it wasn’t the right one! Had to walk 10 minutes in the car. Great hiking spot though if you know what you’re doing.

A couple of years ago I barely got in when a tic landed on me, so I ended up turning around shortly after. But today I decided to go, at a different time of year, more prepared and I had a great time. Parking was easy. There were a few muddy spots but not many. Sometimes I had trouble finding the next trail marker but I knew it had to be somewhere close so I made sure to not go to far until I saw one. There are some steep areas but I did not get out of breath at all which happens to me often. Many chipmunks! :-) I could not believe these views were just a few minutes from my home.

If you are a novice, these trails are moderate with climbs. Take a walking stick/hiking pole, bug spray, and watch for exposed roots that can be trip hazards for youngsters. Take a good look at the trail maps because it can be confusing if you are unfamiliar with the area. It is worth taking the red trail if you want to see some beautiful waterfalls.

This is a great nature preserve. There is a lot to see and the terrain is very diverse. With that being said, it can be very steep and also very muddy so travel cautiously and consider the abilities of those in your group. There are a few spots in which the trail is a bit washed out and you are on the edge of a slope. Much of the hiking trails are either along the edge of the creek or up on the ridge. There a many chipmunks to see, toads, crayfish, and deer prints in the mud. The falls are both cools but the third falls is a pretty good distance from the parking lot so you would need to plan to bring some provisions.

It's very pretty, kinda confusing. We hot turned around on multiple occasions, and we were following All Trails. There were also military planes circling above us, hovering rather low, so it took away from the natire experience. Other than that, it felt like I was in a dreamland, like Fern Gully!!!