Birdseye Trail

Awake from your post-holiday slumber, and get your winter hike on!

• Difficulty: Moderate, with a few steep climbs.
• Length: up to 6.5 to 9 miles (see notes)

What to Bring

• Orange vest -- it's hunting season!
• Sturdy shoes for hiking
• Day Bag
• Water (for drinking) and snacks
• Packed lunch (eaten on trail)
• Sunscreen and Bug spray
• Walking stick or hiking poles (optional)
• Clean shoes for the car ride (leave in the car)

When/Where

==ALL TIMES LISTED IN CST ==

• 7:30a - Meet at Lowe's to Carpool
• 9:00a - Arrive at trailhead
• 11:00a - Lunch on trail
• 3:00p - Wrap up hike
• 4:30p - arrive in Evansville

Ground Rules

• Leave no trace, and pack out all your trash.
• No children.
• Dogs on a 6-ft fixed leash. Can be off-leash only while on trail.

NOTES

• The trail is a combination of dirt paths, old roadbeds, and existing roads.
• We will hike a minimum of 6.5mi, but as we approach 5mi, we can extend the hike to 9mi if everyone decides they're up for more distance.
• Gross elevation gain is +/- 900ft.

MAPS / INFORMATION

• Carpool from Lowe's (Google Maps): https://maps.app.goo.gl/zirDCF5pCRUGr8zS9
• Trailhead (Google Maps): https://maps.app.goo.gl/ABhR2zoBpkjwaKkAA
• Trail Map (USDA): https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5287074.pdf