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Calli Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 94 Google reviews · Running trail in North Vernon, Indiana · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Calli Nature Preserve'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.
Nature preserve with a waterfall offering hikes and trails through the woods.
What runners say about Calli Nature Preserve
“A beautiful and peaceful retreat My 4 year old grandson was with me and had no trouble We took the long trail because it is along the river for quite a ways We will be back”
“A beautiful and peaceful retreat My 4 year old grandson was with me and had no trouble We took the long trail because it is along the river for quite a ways We will be back”
Beautiful area. The trails are marked well and maintained. Great place to just stroll through the woods.
Both the pull off by the racetrack and the trails are awesome and peaceful!! Love it
I love the nature preserve and have been visiting for many years. The beauty of the trees, flowers, and the soothing sounds of nature never cease to amaze me. It’s the perfect place to escape and recharge.
Very pretty hike! Takes about a mile to get to this little waterfall (when there is a fork, take a left onto the trail marked "long loop" and a left again when you reach the river). I recommend going shortly after or during a rain, because there's not a lot of water that flows on this.
Trail conditions & character
“A beautiful and peaceful retreat My 4 year old grandson was with me and had no trouble We took the long trail because it is along the river for quite a ways We will be back”
“Takes about a mile to get to this little waterfall (when there is a fork, take a left onto the trail marked "long loop" and a left again when you reach the river).”
“A beautiful and peaceful retreat My 4 year old grandson was with me and had no trouble We took the long trail because it is along the river for quite a ways We will be back”
“I am wondering what the numbered markers represent?”
Plan your run at Calli Nature Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late 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.
- Websitein.gov
- Phone+1 812-346-5553
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