Pine Hills Nature Preserve was the first nature preserve in Indiana.
And with good cause.
It is one of the most interesting places in the state.
Take a hike with me...
It starts out pretty typical,
a trail through a mature forest of hardwoods & pines.
Then you see a sign for the Turkey Backbone.
Hmmm.
The Turkey Backbone is a trail along the top of a narrow ridge.
The view from Turkey Backbone.
Nice!
Heading down from the Turkey Backbone
To a solid wall of rock along the creek called The Slide.
Continuing on a pleasant walk along Indian Creek
Where we see Honeycomb Rock
and this intriguing sign.
Here's the view from the Devil's Backbone...
And this is where you are standing!
A narrow "sidewalk" of limestone rising
60 feet above the creek below.
60 feet above the creek below.
The Devil's Backbone.
Breathtaking.
When we were leaving,
a hiker appeared on the Devil's Backbone above us.
See her?
The nature preserve is in Shades State Park.
Don't miss this hike if you are in the area.
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