Pine Hills Nature Preserve

Address:	Indiana 234, Waveland, IN 47989, USA
Phone:	+1 317-232-4052
Site:	in.gov
Rating:	4.9

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Gary Pool

Very Interesting short hikes big payoff for little effort. Bring clothes and shoes to play in stream. You can just do north loop for shorter walk. I would insist an adult supervise crossing the backbones if children are present. Turkey backbone would be a rough slide and recovery. Devils backbone would result In a series injury or death. Honeycomb rock is a great place to stop and eat/play/take nap. Not crowded when we were here. No camping.

Joel Thomas

Its very beautiful! But its no longer "Indianas best kept secret" as our Indiana Nature Conservancy Guide to Indiana Nature Preserves book touted. It was totally packed. We counted 25 cars in the lot. You now have to enter from Shades State Park, as they seem to have annexed it. Too bad. It would be a lovely place for some peace and quiet. It is gorgeous, just the busiest nature preserve weve ever visited.

Kevin Bump

I love the unique geologic features of this place. Its difficult to believe that such a place exists in Indiana. One word of caution is that it can be a difficult place to visit for small children or if youre not in good physical condition. The heights and narrow pathways can be demanding mentally and physically. If youre up for the challenge, it can be quite an experience to behold.

Jake Crippin

This is an amazing little world to visit. If youre visiting Shades State Park, make sure to take Trail 10 to Pine Hills. Its a long walk, but youll be glad you went. With places like The Turkey Backbone, The Slide, The Devils Backbone, and Honeycomb Rock, youll be glad you make the effort.

Martin McMann

Takes a bit of a hike to get to but well worth it. Has a few parts that are kinda rough so I wouldnt advise bringing kids or pets. Devils backbone is really unique but use caution crossing it and enjoy the view.

Della Gillespie-Mendenhall

Part of Shades State Park, Pine Hills is one of my favorite parts of Shades. If you skipped past this before thinking its a boring nature trail, youd be mistaken.

Scott Beam

Great hidden gem in Indiana. A couple precarious climbs, especially after a rain. But worth checking out at least once, even if uneasy with heights.

Charles Cowley

If you want to see some of Indianas most beautiful geography visit Shades State Park and Pine Hill Nature Preserve.

Brad Irvin

I love these trails and the creek. The devils backbone is one of my favorite spots.

Ben Biddle

Unique geographic features await at the end of a pleasant mile long footpath.

Francesco Del Principe

Loved the trail here, youll find a very unique part of Indiana here .

Bradford Denton

Fun place to explore. Nature is always changing here.