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Weed Patch Hill Fire Tower – Hoosier's Nest Shelter loop from Brown County Saddle Barn

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United States

Indiana

Brown County

Weed Patch Hill Fire Tower – Hoosier's Nest Shelter loop from Brown County Saddle Barn

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5.0

(5847)

7,663

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Weed Patch Hill Fire Tower – Hoosier's Nest Shelter loop from Brown County Saddle Barn

04:51

53.2km

850m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

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Brown County State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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60 m

North Gate Trailhead, Brown County State Park

Highlight • Rest Area

First main trailhead with ample parking after entering the park through the main North Gate from Nashville. Great starting point for hiking the northmost trails in the park.

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10.4 km

Weed Patch Hill Fire Tower

Highlight • Monument

Fire tower that was built in the 1930's on Weed Patch Hill which is the highest point in the park. The tower can be climbed by visitors up to the …

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10.6 km

Hoosier's Nest Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Nice place for camping, cycling and hanging out with family and friends

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25.1 km

Crooked Creek Lake

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Crooked Creek Lake in a scenic 8.4 acre lake that is formed by a dam on Crooked Creek. A portion of the rugged namesake trail runs along the northwest side of the lake.

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39.6 km

Weed Patch Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

The fire tower is a must-see. It's best to climb to the top and see how far you can see. Access to the dome was closed a few years ago. …

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42.2 km

Hesitation Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice place for camping, cycling and hanging out with family and friends

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49.3 km

Shelley, Aynes, and Green Valley Trail Intersection

Highlight • Trail

Point in the forest where Shelley, Aynes, and Green Valley trails intersect. A good spot to take a break, and to meet up with other trail users who will eventually flow through this area.

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53.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.0 km

8.40 km

4.04 km

2.72 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.1 km

7.23 km

5.39 km

1.01 km

564 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 27 June

27°C

21°C

86 %

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Weed Patch Hill Fire Tower – Hoosier's Nest Shelter loop from Brown County Saddle Barn

North Gate Trailhead, Brown County State Park

Weed Patch Hill Fire Tower

Hoosier's Nest Shelter

Crooked Creek Lake

Weed Patch Hill

Hesitation Point

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