Mule already knows, but just to be official, "I'm in!"
Mule already knows, but just to be official, "I'm in!"
ANYONE need any maps or directions let me know. I am also marking the trail to brown hollow with this reflective tape.
If you have them bring saws. I will bring mine too. we will need a large fire!
Predictions are risky, especially when it comes to the future.
How far of a hike in is it to where you are planning to hang Mule? I've got a bit of a bum knee at the moment. IF it gets better by Saturday there is a chance I might be able come out for that night.
It's not about the miles, its about the smiles!
Black Chrome
About a 2 mile hike, one hour at the most. uphill for 10 minutes, then flat and downhill into the hollow. If you need maps I can post them. Hope you come!Originally Posted by Black Chrome
Predictions are risky, especially when it comes to the future.
My insulation isn't the best. However I just purchased a cheap harbor freight wool blanket. Not the lightest but lugging it 2 miles one way wouldn't be bad. Maps would be ok but coordinates for parking and the actual campsite would be better for me IF you have those available. I just got volunteered to work Saturday but I will get off work at 1pm. I should be able to make it to the camp by dusk if everything works out. It would be great to finally get to meet you!
It's not about the miles, its about the smiles!
Black Chrome
Great!!! Maps and coordinates coming soon!!!
Predictions are risky, especially when it comes to the future.
This is also posted on post #1
Parking lot is the Nebo Ridge Parking Lot on Elkinsville Road at the sharp turn, see the maps marker on left,
To get there you take 135 South off 46. I come in from 65 taking the Columbus exit at the Bob Evans there. Then I go West on 46 toward Nashville. If your gps says anything else ignore it and go the the intersection of 135 and 46 about 2 miles from Nashville. Go south on 135 to a Tee. There is an old stone head in the yard at the Tee. Turn Right (W) following 135 toward Story Indiana. When the road turns South again you don't. keep going straight past the front of the old Story Inn, (now Elkinsville Road).
From there you are about six miles or so from the parking lot. Follow Elkinsville road past the first left turn that crosses an old bridge. Don't take this Left, go by it and then take every Left you see. First one crossed a bridge, winds around and the parking lot is on the left side of the road at a hairpin turn where Elkinsville road head steeply up.
THE FOLLOWING WILL SOUND CONFUSING, BUT IT IS ACCURATE, SEE THE MAP TO BROWN HOLLOW.
If your were going to hike yourself in, you would take the trail going S for about 20 minutes up Wilkerson Hill to a Y, a large open area. there is an orange arrow pointing left. That is the trail to Brown Hollow. There is one of those flexible signs saying no horses or bikes or something there a few feet after you turn left. (The right fork goes to Combs Road. )
Follow this about 10 minutes keeping right at a Y that should be obvious. Another 10 minutes and you head downhill. into the hollow where you will find a Y in the creek. So, creek is going upstream to you Left and downstream to your right and upstream in the Y leading to the campsite. It's about ten minutes upstream. You cross at the Y and follow the stream on its Right bank for about 5 minutes then you cross the stream and you are about 3 minutes from camp.
Hikers make it to Brown Hollow using these weird directions and the help of a GPS maybe.
(39.098661,-86.214008 DON'T USE THIS IT IS ANOTHER MEETING PLACE, SEE BELOW FOR COORDINATES)
Directions to the North Nebo Ridge Trail Head:
From 65, take exit 68 on to 46 going west.
Go South (left) on 135.
At the T-intersection, take a right turn (you will still be on 135)
At the Brown County State Park Entrance, take the left fork (you will still be on 135)
Continue going straight when you enter Story town and pass the Story Inn on your right side.
At this point, you are almost to the trailhead parking lot. After the wooden bridge, take a left and you are on the gravel road. If you have any doubts take only left turns at this point.
Originally Posted by bonsaihiker
I plotted coordinates for the way in to Browning Hill from the North trailhead for my hike in last summer (since I had only hiked in from the South previously). I used Google Earth, and the coordinates matched up exactly during my hike. It's amazing how much of the trail you can see on Google.
I also attached two topos with the trails marked in red. I made a mistake the first time I traced the trail (not having been there) and that line is marked with "x's." From the North Trailhead, go to waypoint #4, turn left and follow the trail down to the campsite (marked "C#1" on map) at Brown Hollow. The next morning, re-trace trail back to waypoint #4, turn left, and follow the trail through waypoints 5, 6, and 7. The other red trail heading East, then South from waypoint #5 is the Nebo Ridge Trail heading to the South trailhead.
Anyway, here are the coordinates:
1: N39 04.757' W086 14.920' (North Trailhead)
2: N39 04.375' W086 14.708' (Top of Wilkerson Hill)
3: N39 04.202' W086 14.665' (Stay on trail to left)
4: N39 04.204' W086 14.488' (Brown Hollow is down trail to left or stay to right to go to Browning Hill)
C#1: N39 04.099' W086 13.491' (Brown Hollow Campsite--this is NOT located off a little spur trail to the East as I drew on the map, but about the same distance to the West on the trail shown, in the next draw west of that spur. However, there were some nice campsites located on that spur.)
Next morning, re-trace steps up hill to waypoint #4, then go to #5:
5: N39 03.801' W086 14.600' (Junction of Combs Road--CROSS ROAD through small campsite and follow small trail to rear on the right. Stay away from small trail leading back to Combs Road on left side of campsite. Junction with Nebo Trail South-bound is a few hundred yards before arriving at Combs Road from the North.)
6: N39 03.726' W086 15.342' (Just before junction with another trail heading back to left. Stay to right--not a big deal on way to Browning Hill but you can miss this intersection (or get mighty confused) on way back.
7: N39 03.808' W086 15.988' (Fire pit in center of the stonehenge on Browning Hill--You Made It!)
Other coordinates for 2 other trailheads:
Berry Ridge Trailhead (about a mile from Brown Hollow campsite, coordinates are close, but may not be exact, and there may not be a marked trailhead. OMS can chime in on this since he parked there last year): N39 03.740' W086 13.002.
South Nebo Ridge Trailhead (about a 6-7 mile hike to Brown Hollow, passes right by Berry Ridge Trailhead): N39 01.106' W086 14.533'
OK, that should get you there! The trails are clear but unmarked (though I bet Mule's caution tape is still there ), so you have to pay attention and it would be best to stick with someone familiar with the area.
Mules phone # 765-614-0500
Last edited by Mule; 01-29-2014 at 14:25. Reason: add info
Predictions are risky, especially when it comes to the future.
I mountain bike this trail several times a year. Not sure I can make this weekend but here is a map I've been using. Prints out nicely for marking up.
Thumbs, that IS a nice map. Thanks. I wish you could join us!
Predictions are risky, especially when it comes to the future.
Mulie,
YOU the MAN, especially when you are drinking Expresso ... (directions?)
I can't make it this weekend, but you are REALLY wetting my appetite for the LONG drive to the HNF again.
I hope you like your new inEXPENSIVE pack. I've always liked how you "go for it".
Hey, tell us about your new hammock? I notice it isn't a "birdy" anylonger.
YOU should be a gear tester. Maybe "Jeff" can share how you can get gear to test for FREE?
I be thinking of you this weekend.
dp
dplightweightbackpackinggear.com
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