The Indianapolis Hiking Club
www.indyhike.org
Happiness - A Step at a Time
SCHEDULE FOR JUNE 2008
(PLEASE --- NO PETS ON HIKES)
(CELEBRATING 51 YEARS OF SPONSORING HIKES
AND OUTINGS)
HIKE RATING SYSTEM - Shown in parentheses
at the end of each hike
TERRAIN |
SURFACE |
SPEED |
||
|
H (Hilly) |
Continuously |
NS (Natural) |
Primarily
Soft |
Walking
Speed in MPH, |
|
M (Mixed) |
Hilly
& Flat |
HS (Hard) |
Packed
Dirt or Gravel |
not
including breaks |
|
F (Flat) |
Few
Hills |
PS (Paved) |
Concrete
or Blacktop |
(e.g.,
3.0 is 20 min/mile) |
Hikers should arrive at the meeting location at least 15
minutes early. This will enable the
leader to complete sign-ups and start the hike on time. When adverse weather conditions prevail, the
leader may reroute, shorten or cancel a hike.
It is a good idea to check with the leader ahead of time if the weather
is inclement.
Interested in leading a hike? Contact pathfinders: Jean Ballinger (276-2050 daytime) jballinger@lilly.com for weekend
hikes or Ed Wright (219-5536) ewright@indyhike.org for weekday
hikes.
HIKE
SCHEDULE
Sunday, June
1
9:00 AM WABASH
HERITAGE TRAIL This is a great hike along the Wabash River near Lafayette
that we haven’t done for three years.
Allow 1½ hours travel. Drive
north on I-65 to SR 43 (exit 178). Turn
left on SR 43 south and go ½ mile to Burnette Road. Turn left and go 0.4 mile to 9th Street. Turn left and go 1.6 miles to the Tippecanoe
Battlefield parking lot on your left.
This is a 17-mile hike with shorter options of 13 and 7 miles. If it is very warm we will probably cut the
hike to 13 miles. Bring lunch and
water. (F,NS,3) Leader:
Ed Wright (219-5536)
9:00 AM WALK AND WORSHIP From I-465 N, exit on Michigan Road heading south, turn left at first
light (92nd. St.) and go ¼ mile to Pyramids.
Meet in the parking lot for the Pyramids. This will be a 4-5 mile walk
on paved roads followed by an optional 45-minute non-denominational and
contemporary religious service inside Beef & Boards. Walking clothes are fine and there will be
coffee, bagels, donuts, etc. Hope you
stay for the inspirational service at the Garden. Bring the kids. Repeats
each Sunday in June and July.
(F,PS,3-3.5) Leader: Rena
Elsner (873-6526)
1:00
PM BROAD RIPPLE TO BUTLER Meet in the free parking lot ½ block south
of Broad Ripple Avenue on Carrollton Avenue for a self-guided 6 or 10-mile
hike. Hikers will all start together. Repeats every Sunday in June and July. (F,PS)
Leader: Donna Maurer (328-1974-home; 413-5709-cell)
Monday, June
2
9:00
AM MORNING CONSTITUTIONAL Meet
in Eagle Creek Park (fee) at lot just inside 56th St. entrance for a 6-mile
road hike. Repeats on July 7. (M,PS,3.5)
Leader: Kate Curtiss (247-0283)
6:00 PM PACING
ON THE PENNSY Note, this hike was previously scheduled on Wednesday
afternoons. Enjoy a 6-mile hike on the paved Pennsy Trail. From I-465 on
the east side take I-70 east to Greenfield exit. Turn right on New Road to Broadway, left on Broadway to US
40. Turn left to Center Street and
right to Pennsy trailhead. Repeats
every Monday in June and July.
(F,PS,3.5) Leader: Julie Litten (765-663-2739 or 407-4652)
Tuesday,
June 3
9:00 AM OLD GREEK ORTHODOX
CHURCH Park along east side of
Pennsylvania St. just north of 40th St. in front of the former Greek
Orthodox Church for a 7-mile hike with a 5-mile option. (F,PS,3.5)
Leader: Michele Kestle
(251-7157)
9:30 AM SLOW HIKE AT
HOLLIDAY PARK & BEYOND Enter the park via north entrance located at 64th
and Spring Mill Road. Take the road to the left and meet at northwest end of
Nature Center lot for a hike of 4-5 miles.
(M,NS/PS,2.5) Leader: Marsha Hutchins (251-9078 or cell 439-1468)
4:30 PM BETTER THAN THERAPY Meet at the Monon Trail parking area just behind First Indiana Bank on
86th St. in Nora (next to Marsh supermarket) for a 6-mile
self-guided* hike with shorter options.
Repeats each Tuesday in June and July. (F,PS) Leader: Sukhbir Singh (842-5739)
Wednesday,
June 4
8:30 AM WEDNESDAY
MORNINGS ON THE CANAL Park at the White River Park Visitors Center on West
Washington Street across from Victory Field, for an easy 5-6 mile hike on the
canal and other downtown locations. If an event prevents you from parking at
White River State Park, go to the southeast corner of the zoo lot and Reba will
meet you there. Repeats each Wednesday in June and July.
(F,NS/PS,2.5-3) Leader: Reba Wooden (885-1612 or cell 797-5892)
9:00 AM EAGLE
CREEK ROADS AND TRAILS This is a great 8-mile brisk workout on roads and
trails, with a 6-mile option. Meet in Eagle Creek Park (fee) at lot just inside
56th Street entrance. Hike
repeats each Wednesday in June and July.
(M,NS/PS,3.5-4) Leader: Rich Peck (291-4873)
9:00 AM PRESIDENTS’
PROMENADE/WASHINGTON SQUARE Sign-up sheet for this self-guided* hike at
Washington Square Mall will be at the Information Desk. Take as many one-mile
laps as you wish. Repeats each
Wednesday in June. (F,PS) Leader: Genie Waltz (897-6493)
4:30 PM EXPLORE
ZIONSVILLE From I-465N exit at Michigan Road and go north. Turn left on 116th Street and
drive to downtown Zionsville and take SR 334 west. Meet in the parking lot of the Zionsville Town Hall at 1100 W.
Oak Street (SR 334) across from McDonalds.
This will be a 6-mile hike through quaint neighborhoods, the Zionsville
Rail Trail and possibly Starkey Park.
Repeats each Wednesday in June and July. (F,PS,3.5) Leader: Rena Elsner (873-6526).
5:00 PM CARMEL
CONCERT HIKE Meet in the parking lot behind Shapiro's, 918 S.
Rangeline Road in Carmel for a 5-6 mile hike in and around Carmel. Hike will end around 6:45 PM. Join us
afterwards for a free concert at 7:00 PM.
Bring your chair or blanket and a picnic basket. You may purchase
sandwiches at several nearby locations.
Hike repeats each Wednesday in June and July, except July 2.
(M,NS/PS,3) Leaders: Samantha Way (446-7038) and June Sergi (372-3018)
6:00 PM DOWNTOWN
EVENING HIKE Meet in the northeast corner of the Marsh at Lockerbie
(formerly O’Malia’s) parking lot at 320 N. New Jersey for a 5 or 7 mile self-guided*
hike. Repeats each Wednesday in June
and July. (F,PS) Leader: John Lyghtel (578-9756)
Thursday,
June 5
9:30 AM EASY AT EAGLE CREEK Meet at the Earth Discovery Center parking lot in Eagle
Creek Park (fee), which is located off of west 56th Street, just
west of the Colts facility. Join us for
a moderately paced (3.0 MPH) 5-mile trail hike or one of several slower/shorter
options. Repeats each Thursday in June
and July. (M,NS,3) Sponsored by Bill Larrison (388-0498),
various leaders.
6:00 PM FORT HARRISON/LAWRENCE From I-465 on the east side take 56th Street
east. Turn left on Lee Road. Meet in the back parking lot of the
Fort Harrison YMCA on Lee Road for 5-7 mile hike. Repeats every Thursday in
June and July. (F,PS,3-3.5) Leaders:
Richard Braun (679-2972) and Allan Roberts (510-3004)
6:00 PM SCHOOL TO SCHOOL AND PERRY
WOODS Meet at Southport Middle School at
5715 South
Keystone
Ave. Park your car by the basketball
court on the south side of the school for a 5-mile hike. Repeats on June 26, July 3, 17 &
31. (F,NS/PS,2.5-3) Leader: Glee
Crowder (859-8159)
Friday, June
6
7:30 AM EARLY
BIRD IN ZIONSVILLE I-465N exit at Michigan Rd. and go north. Turn
left on 116th St. and drive to downtown Zionsville and take SR 334 west.
Meet in the parking lot of the Zionsville Town Hall at 1100 W. Oak Street
(SR334) across from McDonalds. This will be a 6-mile hike through quaint
neighborhoods, the Zionsville Rail Trail and possibly Starkey Park.
Repeats each Friday in June and July.
(M,PS,3.5) Leader: Rena Elsner (873-6526)
8:00 AM CASTLETON MALL WALK Meet at food
court near Dick’s on the north side of
Castleton Square for a self-guided* hike of one-mile laps for your desired
mileage. Repeats each Friday in June
and July. (F,PS) Leader: Betty Shookman (255-3517)
8:00 AM BRISK ROAD HIKE - EAGLE CREEK Note, earlier start time during the summer. Meet in Eagle Creek Park (fee) at lot just inside 56th St. entrance for a 6, 8 or 10-mile road hike. Repeats each Friday in June and July. (M,PS,3.5-4) Leaders: Elaine Wright (317-753-5516) and Fran Leone (849-7006)
9:30 AM GARFIELD
PARK/PLEASANT RUN TRAIL From I-70
in downtown Indy, take I-65 south. Exit
I-65 at Raymond Street (exit 109) and go right (west) on Raymond for about 1/2
mile. Turn left (south) onto Pleasant Run Parkway N. Dr. and go to the next
stoplight. Turn left onto Pagoda Drive;
then turn left again and park in the swimming pool parking lot. This is a 5-6 mile hike on the
Pleasant Run Trail. There is a restroom break at beginning and halfway
through the hike. Repeats each Friday
in June and July. (F,NS/PS,2.5-3) Leader: Glee Crowder (859-8159)
6:00 PM OVER,
AROUND & THROUGH IUPUI Meet in downtown Shapiro’s Deli lot, 808 S.
Meridian, for a 6-mile hike. Repeats
every Friday in June and July. (F,PS,3.5)
Leader: Rick Kinnaman (861-3979)
6:00 PM LAWRENCE From I-465 on the east side take 56th Street
east. Shortly after you pass Lawrence Central HS (on your left) turn
right into Belzer Middle School. Park
in the lot bordering 56th Street. This will be a 5-7 mile hike. Repeats every Friday in June and July. (F,PS,3-3.5) Leaders: Richard Braun
(679-2972) and Allan Roberts (510-3004)
Saturday, June 7
8:00 AM FRANKLIN TRAIL, COLLEGE AND ROSES Follow US 31 South
through Franklin past the intersection of SR 44 & 31. Go over Young's Creek and turn left at the
Indiana Masonic sign. Go 0.8 miles to
the Beeson Recreation Center on left.
Park in the lot to the west of the building, not in the north lot
as we used to do. Hike is 10 miles with
a 3 and 5-mile option. Repeats each
Saturday in June and July.
(F,PS,3-3.5) Leaders: Ron Phillips (736-9923) and Glee Crowder (859-8159)
9:30 AM SLOW
WALK ON UPPER FALL CREEK TRAIL Park
along Fall Creek Parkway between Emerson and East 56th Street for a walk
of 4-5 miles. (F,PS,2.5) Leader:
Marsha Hutchins (251-9078 or 439-1468-cell)
9:30
AM BROAD RIPPLE TO WILLIAMS CREEK
Meet in the free parking lot that is ½ block south of Broad Ripple Ave. on
Carrollton Ave. for an 8-mile hike.
(F,PS,3-3.5) Leader: Michele Kestle (251-7157)
9:30 AM SALAMONIE
RESERVIOR BLOODROOT HIKE Allow 2 hours travel time. Take I-69 north and exit on SR 5
(Huntington/Warren exit). Go north 1
mile and turn west on SR 124. Go through
Mt. Etna (approx. 6 mi.) and continue on SR 124 across SR 9. Go 0.4 mi. beyond SR 9 and turn at Mt. Etna
SRA sign. Go 0.3 mi. and turn left on
first road beyond trailer park to parking lot.
Bring lunch and water for a 13-mile hike. (M,NS,3) Leader: Karleen Huneck (765-453-4270; or 765-480-1570-cell)
1:30 PM WHITEWATER
GORGE Take I-70 east for approximately 60 miles to Richmond, IN Exit 149A
(Rt. 35). Go south to 1st traffic light
(very short distance) and turn left onto Industries Road. Go to old railroad crossing at bottom of dip
in road and turn right into the Cardinal Greenway trailhead parking lot. If lot is full, park across the street. No bathroom facilities on trail. This is a 5-mile hike on natural trails,
sometimes rugged, with white cliffs and swinging bridge, and 4 miles back on
asphalt walkway (9 miles total). Bring
water. If we find an interesting
restaurant in Richmond, plan on dinner after the hike. (F,NS/PS,3)
Leader: David Kincaid
(787-6593) If
interested in carpooling:
Meet by 12:00 PM at I-465 & E. Washington St., SE quadrant of
intersection in front of Skyline Chili.
7:00 PM EUCHRE
PARTY If you know how to play Euchre and would like to join other members
of the IHC for a night of Euchre please join us at 615 W. 43rd St. in "The
Commons", a building behind the Unitarian Universalist Church at that
address. Ladies please bring snacks and
gentlemen please bring drinks. Repeats
on July 12, which is one week later than usual because of the holiday
weekend. Questions? Call Pat Lawler (329-2779; or 652-2779 cell)
or Cherie Voege (848-7674)
9:00 AM WALK AND WORSHIP See June 1.
9:30
AM SUNDAY STROLL Meet at the
White River State Park Visitor Center parking lot, across from Victory Field,
on W. Washington Street. This is a 4-5 mile hike on the canal and surrounding
areas. Hike repeats on June 15, 29 and July 20. (F,P,3-3.5) Leader: Rich Peck (291-4873)
10:00
AM MONON TRAIL IN CARMEL From North Meridian go east on 106th St. 1.5 miles to Westfield
Blvd. Turn left (north) on Westfield
and go about 0.7 miles. Park entrance
(look for sign) will be on your left just past 111th St. Meet in
parking lot at end of drive. We will meet on
the Monon Trail under the bridge between the two buildings near the skateboard
park. This will be a 7-mile
self-guided* hike on the Monon Trail to 146th Street and back, with
shorter options. Repeats on July
6. (F,PS) Leader: Jim Robinson
(587-0066).
1:00 PM SUNDAY STROLL AT SAHM PARK From
I-465 on the north side, go north on Allisonville Road to 91st Street. Turn
right (east) and go 0.8 mile to park entrance.
Meet at parking area near Aquatic Center. This is a 5-6 mile walk in and outside the park to Culvers and
back. Repeats on July 13. (F,PS,2.5-3) Leader: Dick Underwood (506-0924)
1:00
PM BROAD RIPPLE TO BUTLER See
June 1.
Monday, June
9
8:00 AM FOLLOW
THE SHADE Note, earlier start time for the summer. Meet in Eagle Creek Park
(fee) at lot just inside 56th St. entrance for a fast-paced 6 or 8-mile road
hike. Repeats each Monday in June and
July, except July 7. (M,PS,3.5-4) Leader: Joan Griffitts (297-7312)
8:30 AM ZIG
ZAG ZIONSVILLE Meet in the parking lot south of the Friendly Tavern on
Main St. in Zionsville for a 7-mile hike through neighborhoods in Zionsville.
(F, PS, 3-3.5) Leader: Ellen M. (769-3220 or 490-5478 cell)
6:00 PM PACING
ON THE PENNSY See June 2.
6:00 PM BROAD
RIPPLE Meet in free parking lot that is ½ block south of Broad Ripple Ave. on
Carrollton Avenue for a hike of 5-6 miles.
Repeats on June 23 and July 14. (F,PS/NS,3-3.5) Leader: Tom Hollett (848-2648)
Tuesday,
June 10
7:00
AM EARLY MORNING IN BROAD RIPPLE
Note, even earlier starting time. Meet in the free
parking lot ½ block south of Broad Ripple Avenue on Carrollton Avenue for a
10-mile self-guided* fast-paced hike, with 6 and 8-mile options. Let’s plan on coffee afterwards. Repeats on
June 24, July 15 & 29. (F,NS)
Leader: Jeff Edmondson (733-0143)
9:30 AM DOWNTOWN AND EITELJORG
MUSEUM Meet at the White River State Park
Visitor Center parking lot, across from Victory Field on W. Wash. Street.
This is a 5-mile hike that will include walking along the canal and ending at
the Eiteljorg museum. Join us for lunch afterwards at the Eiteljorg Sky
City Cafe (no fee) followed by an optional guided tour by Claudia Clark of the
special exhibit on Yosemite National Park featuring 80 photos and paintings
(many by Ansel Adams) and a tour of the Indian cultural items and Western
paintings. Reduced group fee of $5 for seniors over 65 and $6 for
others. (F,PS,3) Leaders: Ron and
Claudia Clark (769-6566)
9:30 AM RICK’S BOATYARD CAFÉ From I-465 on
the west side, take 38th Street west to where it curves left (south). Stay to the right and turn right onto Dandy
Trail. Go a short distance north to
Rick’s Boatyard Café. Park in the north
lot away from the building for a hike of 5-6 miles. Lunch at Rick’s after the hike?
Repeats on June 24, July 15 & 29.
(F,PS,3.5-4) Leader: Jill McFall (291-6454)
4:30 PM BETTER THAN THERAPY See June 3.
6:00 PM BEECH GROVE See June 3.
Wednesday,
June 11
8:30 AM WEDNESDAY
MORNINGS ON THE CANAL See June 4.
9:00 AM EAGLE
CREEK ROADS AND TRAILS See June 4.
9:00 AM PRESIDENTS’
PROMENADE/WASHINGTON SQUARE See June 4.
4:30 PM EXPLORE
ZIONSVILLE See June 4.
5:00 PM CARMEL
CONCERT HIKE See June 4.
6:00 PM DOWNTOWN
EVENING HIKE See June 4.
Thursday,
June 12
9:30 AM EASY AT EAGLE CREEK See June 5.
6:00 PM SPEEDWAY
Meet in northeast corner of Chase Bank lot at corner of Lynhurst and West 16th
St. for a 5-mile hike with shorter options.
Repeats June 19. (F,PS,3-3.5) Leader: Jill McFall (291-6454)
6:00 PM FORT HARRISON/LAWRENCE See June 5.
Friday, June
13
7:30 AM EARLY
BIRD IN ZIONSVILLE See June 6.
8:00 AM CASTLETON MALL WALK See June 6.
8:00 AM BRISK ROAD HIKE - EAGLE CREEK See June 6.
9:30 AM GARFIELD
PARK/PLEASANT RUN TRAIL See June 6.
6:00 PM OVER, AROUND & THROUGH IUPUI See June 6.
6:00 PM LAWRENCE See June 6.
Saturday, June 14 Flag Day
8:00
AM FRANKLIN TRAIL, COLLEGE AND
ROSES See June 7.
9:30 AM SLOW
WALK IN NORTH MERIDIAN STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT This walk is based in part
on the book The Main Stem:
The History & Architecture of North Meridian Street. From North
Meridian, go west on 56th Street two blocks. Turn left onto Kenwood and park along the
street to the west of the CVS/Pharmacy for a walk of 4-5 miles. (F, PS,2.5)
Leader: Marsha Hutchins
(251-9078 or 439-1468 cell)
2:00
PM MILE
AND CHOW HIKE Meet in the parking lot in
front of Sawmill Woods Elementary School.
Take I-65 south to the Whiteland exit (Exit 95), turn right (west) on
Whiteland Road and continue past US 31 to the 2nd stop sign; turn right on
Sawmill Road and go about ½ mile.
School is on the left. Or take
US 31 to Tracy Road (Shell Gas station on corner) and turn right. At the 2nd stop sign, turn left on Sawmill
Road and go about ½ mile. School is on
your right. After our 6-MILE
hike through New Whiteland neighborhoods, we will CHOW at my house on
burgers, brats, and beer. Everyone is
welcome. Bring folding lawn chairs.
(F,PS,3) Leader: Nancy Larmore (535-9317)
5:00 PM LITTLE EAGLE CREEK
Take Michigan Road north from I-465 to Willow Road (131st Street). Turn right and continue for almost 1 mile
through the Austin Oaks subdivision to the clubhouse parking lot on your right. This 9-mile hike follows the scenic Little
Eagle Creek watershed to a historic cemetery and back through various
attractive housing areas, farm fields and country roads. (F,PS,3.5)
Leader: Tom Kapostasy (690-5656)
Sunday, June 15 Happy Fathers Day
8:00 AM Reed Road soccer park and Eagle Creek Meet in Eagle
Creek Park (fee) at lot just inside 56th Street entrance. This will be a 6-mile hike in Eagle Creek
Park and the soccer park trails off Reed Road outside the park. (M,NS/PS,3.5-4) Leader: Joan Griffitts (297-7312)
9:00 AM WALK AND
WORSHIP See June 1.
9:30
AM SUNDAY STROLL See June 8.
9:30
AM WHITEWATER MEMORIAL STATE PARK
I Allow about 2 hours from I-465. Take US 52 southeast from I-465 to
Rushville then take SR 44 east to Liberty, IN.
Turn right (south) at the courthouse and follow SR 101 to park entrance
(fee). Follow park road to the parking
lot for the boat rentals (if you cross the dam, you have gone too far). Hike will be 7 miles. Bring a picnic lunch and stay for the
afternoon hike. (M,NS,2.5-3) Leaders:
Mary Ann and Bob Layman (881-8416, 306-5302 cell)
1:30
PM WHITEWATER MEMORIAL STATE PARK
II Follow the directions for the morning hike. Come early and have a picnic lunch with the morning hikers. Hike will be 6 miles. (M,NS,2.5-3) Leaders: Mary Ann and Bob
Layman (881-8416, 306-5302 cell)
1:00 PM BROAD RIPPLE TO BUTLER See June 1.
Monday, June
16
8:00 AM FOLLOW THE SHADE See June 9.
10:00
AM BROOKSIDE AND SPADES PARKS
Meet in the east end of the parking lot in front of the
Family/Recreation Center located at 3500 Brookside Pkwy. So. Dr. This 6 mile
hike includes Brookside and Spades parks, Woodruff Place, Arsenal Technical
High School, cottage homes, a Carnegie Library, a 300 year-old oak tree, and a
nice taste of the near east side communities that flourished in the early
1900's. (F,PS,3) Leader: Pat Lawler
(329-2779 or 652-2779-cell)
6:00 PM PACING
ON THE PENNSY See June 2.
6:00 PM BROAD RIPPLE See June 2.
Tuesday,
June 17
9:00 AM ZIONSVILLE From I-465N
exit at Michigan Road and go north.
Turn left on 116th Street and drive to downtown Zionsville. Meet in lot south of Friendly Tavern on Main
Street for a 5-6 mile hike.
(F,PS,3.5) Leader: Michele
Kestle (251-7157)
9:30 AM SLOW
HIKE TO ARTSPARK & MAROTT PARK FROM MONON SHELTER From College Avenue,
go east on 65th Street a few blocks to Cornell. Turn left and park near the shelter for a hike of 4-5 miles. (M,NS/PS,2.5) Leader: Marsha Hutchins
(251-9078 or cell 439-1468)
4:30 PM BETTER THAN THERAPY See June 3.
6:00 PM BEECH GROVE See June 3.
Wednesday,
June 18
8:30 AM WEDNESDAY
MORNINGS ON THE CANAL See June 4.
9:00 AM EAGLE
CREEK ROADS AND TRAILS See June 4.
9:00 AM PRESIDENTS’
PROMENADE/WASHINGTON SQUARE See June 4.
4:30 PM EXPLORE
ZIONSVILLE See June 4.
5:00 PM CARMEL
CONCERT HIKE See June 4.
6:00 PM DOWNTOWN
EVENING HIKE See June 4.
Thursday, June
19
9:30 AM EASY AT EAGLE CREEK See June 5.
6:00 PM FORT HARRISON/LAWRENCE See June 5.
6:00 PM SPEEDWAY See June 12.
Friday, June
20
7:30 AM EARLY
BIRD IN ZIONSVILLE See June 6.
8:00 AM CASTLETON MALL WALK See June 6.
8:00 AM BRISK ROAD HIKE - EAGLE CREEK See June 6.
9:30 AM GARFIELD
PARK/PLEASANT RUN TRAIL See June 6.
6:00 PM OVER, AROUND & THROUGH IUPUI See June 6.
6:00 PM LAWRENCE See June 6.
Saturday, June 21 First Day of Summer
8:00
AM FRANKLIN TRAIL, COLLEGE AND
ROSES See June 7.
8:30 AM WALK THE WILD SIDE This will be an
8-mile hike on the more rustic and rugged west side of Eagle Creek
reservoir. Follow 56th Street west
past the entrance to Eagle Creek Park and across the causeway over the
reservoir. Take first right after
causeway into the parking lot beside the large iron sculpture of a bear (no
fee). Bring water. (M,NS,3)
Leader: Ed Wright (219-5536)
9:30 AM SLOW
WALK TO FOREST HILLS FROM MONON SHELTER
From College Avenue go east on 65th Street a few blocks to
Cornell. Turn left and park near the
shelter for this walk of 4-5 miles.
(F,PS,2.5) Leader: Marsha Hutchins (251-9078 or 439-1468-cell)
9:30 AM CLIFTON GORGE & JOHN BRYON STATE
PARK Allow 2½ hours from I-465 (130
miles) taking I-70 East to Rt. 72 (Exit 54) in Ohio. Go south (right) on Rt. 72 to Clifton. Turn right at the mill on Water Street. Go to curve at end of street and park in Park parking lot. This is a 6-8 mile woods hike along the
Little Miami River. Listen to rushing
water in western Ohio's most scenic state park. After hike, tour, shop and eat lunch at an operational gristmill.
(M,HS,2.5-3) Leader: David Kincaid
(787-6593) If
interested in carpooling:
Meet by 6:45 AM at I-465 & E. Washington St., SE quadrant of
intersection in front of Skyline Chili.
Sunday, June 22
8:00 AM Eagle Creek Volksmarch Trail Meet
in the parking lot half-way to the beach, the first left after entering the
park at the 56th Street entrance (fee) for a 6-mile hike on the Volksmarch
trail. Repeats on July 13. (M,NS,3.5-4) Leader: Joan Griffitts 297-7312
9:00 AM WALK AND
WORSHIP See June 1.
1:00 PM BROAD RIPPLE TO BUTLER See June 1.
1:00 PM CENTRAL PARK IN CARMEL AND COOKOUT
From North Meridian go east on 106th St. 1.5 miles to Westfield Blvd. Turn left (north) on Westfield and go about
0.7 miles. Park entrance (look for
sign) will be on your left just past 111th St. Meet in parking lot
at end of drive for a 5-6 mile hike. We
will hike in and around park and tour the Monon Center. Join us after the hike for a pitch-in at Joe
and June Sergi's home. Hamburgers, buns, and table service will be
provided. Please bring a covered dish and drink. RSVP by June 19,
but come anyway if you forget to RSVP. Directions to the Sergi's:
From the park go south (R) on Westfield Blvd. to 106th St. and turn west
(R). Go past College and across US 31 to the round about and
turn north (R) onto Springmill Rd. proceed one block to the 1st
entrance into Spring Mill Place on the right, which is 107th
St. Stay left and follow around to Spring Ridge Court turn
right and go the end of the street. Our address is 320 Spring Ridge
Court. (F,PS,2.5-3) Leader:
June Sergi (844-7883)
Monday, June
23
8:00 AM FOLLOW THE SHADE See June 9.
8:30 AM BOBBY KENNEDY AND MARTIN
LUTHER KING MEMORIAL Join us for a 5-6 mile hike
to the inspirational new memorial to two famous fallen leaders. Meet in the northeast corner of the
downtown Marsh at Lockerbie (formerly O’Malia’s) parking lot at 320 N. New
Jersey. (F,PS,3). Leader: Tish
B. (251-8907 or 531-6700 cell) and Pat Lawler (329-2779; or 652-2779 cell )
9:00 AM LAKE
CLEARWATER Park in the Gene B. Glick Junior Achievement Center parking
lot, northwest of the Super Wal-Mart, at the intersection of 74th
Street and Keystone Avenue. This will
be a 6-mile hike. Repeats on July 7,
14 & 28. (F,PS,3) Leader: Cherie Voege
(848-7674)
6:00 PM PACING
ON THE PENNSY See June 2.
6:00 PM BROAD RIPPLE See June 9.
Tuesday,
June 24
7:00 AM EARLY MORNING IN BROAD RIPPLE See
June 10.
9:00 AM OAKLANDON – INDY’S FAR NORTHEAST From I-465 on Indy’s east side
travel east on Pendleton Pike about ¼ mile past Oaklandon Road. Turn right into Veterans Memorial Park and
meet in main parking area for a 6-7 mile hike with shorter options. Repeats on July 29. (F,PS,3) Leader: Dick Underwood (506-0924)
9:30 AM SLOW
WALK FROM BROAD RIPPLE PARK TO HOWLAND DITCH Meet at Broad Ripple Park,
1550 Broad Ripple Avenue, in the Family Center parking lot for a walk of 4-5
miles. (F,PS/NS,2.5) Leader:
Marsha Hutchins (251-9078 or cell 439-1468)
9:30 AM RICK’S BOATYARD CAFÉ See June 10.
4:30 PM BETTER THAN THERAPY See June 3.
6:00 PM BEECH GROVE See June 3.
Wednesday,
June 25
8:30 AM WEDNESDAY
MORNINGS ON THE CANAL See June 4.
9:00 AM EAGLE
CREEK ROADS AND TRAILS See June 4.
9:00 AM PRESIDENTS’
PROMENADE/WASHINGTON SQUARE See June 4.
4:30 PM EXPLORE
ZIONSVILLE See June 4.
5:00 PM CARMEL
CONCERT HIKE See June 4.
6:00 PM DOWNTOWN
EVENING HIKE See June 4.
Thursday,
June 26
9:30 AM EASY AT EAGLE CREEK See June 5.
6:00 PM FORT HARRISON/LAWRENCE See June 5.
6:00 PM SCHOOL TO SCHOOL AND PERRY WOODS See June 5.
Friday, June
27
7:30 AM EARLY
BIRD IN ZIONSVILLE See June 6.
8:00 AM CASTLETON MALL WALK See June 6.
8:00 AM BRISK ROAD HIKE - EAGLE CREEK See June 6.
9:30 AM GARFIELD
PARK/PLEASANT RUN TRAIL See June 6.
6:00 PM OVER, AROUND & THROUGH IUPUI See June 6.
6:00 PM LAWRENCE See June 6.
Saturday June 28
8:00
AM FRANKLIN TRAIL, COLLEGE AND
ROSES See June 7.
8:00 AM KNOBSTONE TRAIL VI - NEW CHAPEL HILL TO JACKSON RD.
TRAILHEADS This 18-mile hike includes the New Chapel Hill to Jackson Rd
segment (12.0 miles) of the Knobstone Trail and 6 miles of back roads. It includes several hills, overlooks of
surrounding countryside, and, on a clear day, Louisville. Hiking boots, poles, lunch and plenty of
water are a MUST. Allow 2 – 2 ¼ hrs
of travel time from I-465 on the south side. Go 87 miles on I-65 south to Henryville Exit then 5.3 miles on SR
160 west to New Liberty. Continue
another ¼ mile, turn north (right) on S Liberty Knob Rd (CR-500 S) and go about
0.3-0.4 miles to New Chapel Hill Trailhead entrance drive (KT sign post) on
your right (east) (N38º 38.34.460' W85º 52.425'). THE TRAILHEAD ACCOMODATES ONLY 3-4 CARS. Carpool
location:
Exit I-65 at Southport Rd and turn left back over I-65. Turn right at
2nd light (Emerson Ave.) Meet by 5:45
AM in the northeast corner of the Menards parking lot on your
right. (M,NS/PS/HS,2-3). Leaders: Jeff Edmondson (733-0143;
450-2526-cell) and Cathy Bridge (283-7758, 201-6551-cell)
9:00 AM MOSCOW
COVERED BRIDGE FESTIVAL Allow an hour travel from I-465 on the south side.
Take I-74 southeast towards Cincinnati.
Go to Exit 119 - Milroy/Andersonville (25 miles). Turn left (east) on SR 244. Go 7 miles to CR 650W and turn right. You will see a sign for Moscow. Go into Moscow and park. Do not park by the bridge; ample
parking is available other places. We
will meet at the covered bridge for a 7-10 mile walk, with shorter
options. We will see two covered
bridges and a historic church. Join us
after the hike for Bluegrass music, Amish food and festivities. At 1:30 PM you
are invited to tour The Uncommon Herb Farm on SR 244, which is 3 miles east of
I-74. The owner, Sharon Sever, will conduct a tour and give a brief
talk about herbs. Sharon conducts informative talks
and classes at museums. After the tour you will have an
opportunity to shop. This is a unique
farm that will be closing after this year.
So for those who have asked in the past to visit Sharon’s gardens this
likely will be your only opportunity.
(M,PS,3) Leader: Julie
Litten (765-663-2739 or 317-407-4652-cell)
9:00 AM BROWN COUNTY Take SR 135 south
through Nashville or I-65 South to SR 46 West to the park (fee). After entering the park, follow signs to the
campground. Turn to your right when you
see the sign for the campground registration.
On your immediate right and just before you go through the campground
gate is the parking lot for the Rally Campground and Ogle Hollow Nature
Preserve. Meet there for a 10-mile hike
on trails. Bring snacks &
water. We can go to the Corn Crib
Lounge afterwards. Repeats July
12. (M,NS,2.5) Leader:
Narcisso Povinelli (784-9381 or 874-6212-cell) Suggested carpool location:
7:15 AM at southeast end of Kroger parking lot at Southern Plaza,
located two blocks north of I-465 & US31.
9:30 AM SLOW HISTORIC WALK FROM CANTERBURY PARK TO
OLIVER JOHNSON WOODS This walk is based in part on the book Home
in the Woods: Pioneer Life in Indiana: Oliver Johnson's
Reminiscences of Early Marion County as related by Howard Johnson. There
are no restrooms at the park, so you may want to make a stop at one of the fast
food restaurants on Keystone near 54th Street. Then go west on 54th for
several blocks past the American Village to Carvel Avenue which is just
before the Monon Trail. Go north on Carvel a block or two and park along
the street beside the park. There will be a restroom break in the middle
of this walk of 4-5 miles. (F,PS,2.5) Leader: Marsha Hutchins
(251-9078 or cell 439-1468)
Sunday, June 29
8:00
AM AROUND THE AIRPORT Meet at
SW corner (near the McDonald’s) of the K-Mart at 6780 West Washington Street
for a 12-mile hike with a 6-mile self-guided* option. We will hike around the perimeter of the Indianapolis
International Airport. There will be a
restroom and water stop at the Holiday Inn.
(F,PS,3.5-4) Leader: Joan Griffitts (297-7312)
9:00 AM WALK AND
WORSHIP See June 1.
9:30
AM SUNDAY STROLL See June 8.
1:00 PM BROAD RIPPLE TO BUTLER See June 1.
Monday, June
30
8:00 AM FOLLOW THE SHADE See June 9.
8:30 AM BROWNSBURG
PARKS From the west leg of I-465 take I-74 west to the Brownsburg exit (SR
267). Turn right and pass under I-74 and go south approximately one mile. Turn
right on Lucas into Arbuckle Park before crossing the railroad. Park in the parking lot next to the tennis
courts for a hike of 6-7 miles. (F,PS/NS, 3-3.5) Leader: Ellen M. (769-3220 or
cell 490-5478)
6:00 PM PACING
ON THE PENNSY See June 2.
6:00 PM BROAD
RIPPLE Meet in free parking lot that is ½ block south of Broad Ripple Ave. on
Carrollton Avenue for a hike of 5-6 miles.
Repeats on July 28. (F,PS/NS,3-3.5)
Leaders: Ron and Ellen M. (769-3220 or cell 490-5478)