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Brown County State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 7,285 Google reviews · Running trail in Nashville, Indiana · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Brown County State Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Brown County State Park
“Everything is clean and well maintained, including rest areas and visitor facilities.”
“Located in Nashville, Indiana, Brown County State Park is the largest state park in the state and truly one of the most scenic spots in the Midwest.”
“From the moment you drive through the forested entrance and the historic covered bridge, you can feel the peaceful atmosphere take over.”
I always enjoy this state park. Today I hiked the Hesitation Point Trail and Shelley. I really enjoyed Shelley. The curves and hills for the mountain bikes were also very fun and beautiful for me walking. Highly recommend for hiking, biking, and hiking with obedient dog.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 🤩loved it!!! Brown County State Park – Indiana’s hidden natural treasure! Located in Nashville, Indiana, Brown County State Park is the largest state park in the state and truly one of the most scenic spots in the Midwest. It’s about 1 hour from Indianapolis, 2 hours from Louisville (KY), 2.
So nice to return to this grand state park after a 13 year hiatus. Was surprised at how lovely the 7 Vista Challenge was - the views were spectacular and I ended up stopping at more vista points than required because it was so interesting to read the signs and learn more about the park.
We brought our kids here to go camping for a couple of nights mid-week. It was awesome! We have camped at a couplecof other places, but the Taylor Ridge campground was really nice. The spots are a little tight with all of the trees, but it really feels secluded. The bath house was clean and well stocked.
Trail conditions & character
“Located in Nashville, Indiana, Brown County State Park is the largest state park in the state and truly one of the most scenic spots in the Midwest.”
“The views are absolutely breathtaking — especially from the fire tower, where you can see endless hills and colorful treetops.”
“From the moment you drive through the forested entrance and the historic covered bridge, you can feel the peaceful atmosphere take over.”
Plan your run at Brown County State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteon.in.gov
- Phone+1 812-988-6406
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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