Hoosier Hang 2011 - 2nd Annual Event

**Mule** · 04-07-2011, 19:37

For those with strong hearts.

http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ead.php?t=6659

**bonsaihiker** · 04-07-2011, 19:43

Rigidpsycho: I'm sad to hear that you can't make it, but glad your job is working out. I'm sure we'll meet up again soon....

**Mule** · 04-07-2011, 19:46

Originally Posted by rigidpsycho

I hope everyone has a wonderful time. I was hoping to try and make it, but since starting my new job Im not able to get off. For those goin for the first time it is a blast at this hang. Trout and Mule hope to maybe see down here sometime soon in my neck of the woods.

Man, I was looking forward to seeing you, Chris. I WOULD like to make it down there. You are a great guy to hang with. See you soon I hope. Steve

**HamMike** · 04-07-2011, 19:57

Originally Posted by Mule

Yes, and there is water down there.

Sounds like a good chance for water for the hill.

**salamander42** · 04-07-2011, 20:32

Originally Posted by HamMike

Hey Mule, I saw a pic ( think salamander posted) of a hike you guys took on Nebo? Anyways there was a stone bench and some easter lillies poppin up. The poster stated it was an old homestead. Just wondered if this was near the hoosier hang. I really enjoyed checking out the homestead on Browning Hill and thought it would be fun to hit another one.

Yep, that was me. I STILL haven't uploaded the rest of the pictures from that trip. :P

I would definitely like to check out that area a little more and see if there's any more interesting stuff down in that hollow. Plus, I'd like to pay a little more attention on the way down and see if I can get a more definite idea of where it is on the map. Count me in if there's going to be a group heading down there for a little day hike.

**Longskirt** · 04-07-2011, 21:12

Now I'm pretty confident about finding the S Nebo trailhead & hiking in from that direction.
The maps on post # 52 are very helpful, Bonsaihiker.
When I get to where the trail parallels Berry Rd, is the turnoff to SE end of Brown Hollow: a trail, old roadbed, just flagged, or on my own bushwhacking it?

I hope to get to the S trailhead mid-late Fri a.m. If anyone else has similar aspirations, PM me & we can make arrangements to meet up & hike in together.
Looking forward to meeting you all.

**HamMike** · 04-07-2011, 21:50

Originally Posted by salamander42

Yep, that was me. I STILL haven't uploaded the rest of the pictures from that trip. :P

I would definitely like to check out that area a little more and see if there's any more interesting stuff down in that hollow. Plus, I'd like to pay a little more attention on the way down and see if I can get a more definite idea of where it is on the map. Count me in if there's going to be a group heading down there for a little day hike.

I have a light metal detector I wouldn't mind playin around with up there.

**gmcttr** · 04-07-2011, 22:13

Originally Posted by HamMike

I have a light metal detector I wouldn't mind playin around with up there.

May not be allowed..."Metal detecting is allowed only in developed recreation areas for items having no historical value. Only surface collecting is allowed (no digging) , except at designated beaches where it is permissible to sift through the sand for modern items. *".

Taken from HNF Rules and Regulations. Scroll down to Collecting.

**krugd** · 04-08-2011, 06:36

Originally Posted by Longskirt

Now I'm pretty confident about finding the S Nebo trailhead & hiking in from that direction.
The maps on post # 52 are very helpful, Bonsaihiker.
When I get to where the trail parallels Berry Rd, is the turnoff to SE end of Brown Hollow: a trail, old roadbed, just flagged, or on my own bushwhacking it?

As I recall from last year:
If you continue down the trail after it makes a sharp turn away from the road you will see an old roadbed leading back towards Berry road. If you follow this it will turn into a trail and if you soon find yourself headed steeply downhill you will know you are on the right path.

I believe there was also a small path leading straight ahead from where the trail takes this sharp turn away from the road, but I think it was clearer to proceed on down the trail and look for the road to the right and leading back towards the road. At the only real intersection turn left and you should begin downhill soon after.

Hopefully someone else will pipe in and confirm my memory.