McVey Memorial Forest
Natural Areas: McVey Memorial Forest
Footbridge. Click to enlarge
The entrance off Indiana 1 is a small circular drive near a shelter house. A single trail proceeds generally eastward, skirting an open pond, and eventually crossing Bush Creek over a substantial footbridge. The path soon joins the larger trail network, which provides access to more mature woods. Informative signage describes some of the species found here. Trails can be quite muddy, and as spring progresses to summer you may encounter spectacular stinging nettle patches, especially in lower areas. Spring wildflowers are abundant.
Trail Map
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Directions
Randolph County. From IN 1 X IN 28, south 1.8 miles on IN 1 to a parking area on the east side of IN 1. Another parking area is on the north side of 700 North, 0.5 miles east of IN 1.
GPS: N 40 16.007 W 85 08.870
Facilities
None
Finder Sketch
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Nearby Natural Areas (miles)
Bell-Croft Nature Preserve (11.1)
Bibler Nature Preserve (17.9)