Tipsaw Lake (Day Hike +🐕)

Join Evansville Outdoors for a day hike at the Tipsaw Lake in the Hoosier National Forest near Leopold, IN.

Plan to meet at Lowe's at 9:00 AM (CST). We'll carpool to HNF for a day of hiking. Hiking begins by 10:30a. Lunch will be eaten on the trail.

We'll hike the loop around the lake (6mi) over the course of ~4 hours.

• Distance: 5.9 miles
• Difficulty: intermediate

WHERE/WHEN TO MEET:

ALL TIMES ARE LISTED IN CENTRAL STANDARD (CST)

• 9:00a - Meet at Lowe's to carpool
• 10:30a - Arrive at trailhead
• 12:00p - Lunch on trail
• 2:00p - depart for evansville
• 3:30p - arrive in Evansville

WHO SHOULD JOIN:

• People who enjoy long hikes on varied terrain

WHAT TO BRING:

• sturdy shoes for hiking
• water (for drinking) and snacks
• Packed lunch (in your day bag)
• Sunscreen and Bug spray
• walking stick or hiking poles (optional)
• clean shoes for the car ride

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:

• These are mixed-use trails.
• There are a few creek crossings. Expect mud.
• Trails are rated moderate due to varied terrain and steep elevation changes.
• There are pit toilets at the campgrounds if needed (open seasonally). Plan to stop on the way (IN-37) for nicer restrooms.

COST:

• $8 per vehicle upon entry

GROUND RULES:

• Dogs permitted only upon approval from organizer
• Dogs are permitted off-leash on HNF trails, but otherwise must be on six-foot leash.
• Leave no trace, and pack out all your trash.

MAPS / INFORMATION:

• Lowe's Oak Grove (Carpool): https://goo.gl/maps/EzL8AnkaUQSeXAMg8

• Trailhead (Google Maps): https://maps.app.goo.gl/8tNHSGwZUhYCwMpX6
• Trail Map (USDA): https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd785361.pdf
• Trail Website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/hoosier/recarea/?recid=41498