3rd Annual HOOSIER HANG

[Mule]

i am new to the forum, where is this hoosier hang?

The Hoosier Hang is in Indiana, about 50 miles South of Indianapolis. It would be great if you could come. Mule

[Mule]

I Just received some gifts generously donated by Derik Hansen, the Author of "THE ULTIMATE HANG, an illustrated guide to Hammock Camping," THIS IS A SIGNED COPY..... (one copy only). This should bring in hikers from Russia!!!
Honestly, this is a great book. I have changed the way I put up my tarp and the way I hang my underquilts, and several other things since reading it. He also sent six cards for 10% off cover price on the book at theultimatehang.com, and the (no doubt) collectable "HAMMOCK CAMPING BASICS" cards by Derek too. All these will be given away at the auction on the Hoosier Hang.
Thanks Derik Hansen!!!!! Your book is the bomb!

[rigidpsycho]

I won't be able to make this yet again since I will be off work the week before and we are down a couple of guys at work.

[Mule]

I won't be able to make this yet again since I will be off work the week before and we are down a couple of guys at work.

dangit! I'd sure like to see you again, Chris.

[bonsaihiker]

Really sorry to hear that, Chris. Maybe next time.

Mule, that book sounds great. Thanks to Derek! I'm not sure that I'll get there any earlier than I did last year. I didn't get Friday off like I asked. Planning to be there, though!

[Mule]

When and where? I'd love to get to a hang but depends on the when and where?

Hike in? If so, how far?

Thanks!

Kirk

About 2 miles the first day and 3 the second, and about 3 back to the car on Sunday. Hope you can make it.

[bonsaihiker]

OK, for those who like topos and GPS, here is some eye candy. I also attached the Nebo Ridge Trail map you can get from the trailhead boxes. This is basically a repost from last year's hang--hope it helps someone. This will get you to Brown Hollow and from there to Browning Hill. If the itinerary changes, you're on your own.

I 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 is not a marked trailhead): 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.

[bonsaihiker]

By the way, I'll be parking on Berry Ridge road and hustling in just before dark, like last year. May bring a friend along, too.

[Mule]

PLANNING ON BEING THERE:
1. HomeMadeHiker
2. Wildcrafter
3. motocory
4. Shotgunred
5. HamMike
6. Bluejeans
7. gnome
8. Mule
9. FarmerRon
10. Skyline
11. Breck
12. Krugd
13. Trout
14. Linuxhack
15. Termite
16. Tonka
17. Doctari
18. HangingPirate
19. HoosierGuy
20. Motocory
21. Deadmeat73
22. flying bobo
23. BigEarth
24. Bonsaihiker
25. Hoosier

Tentative:
1. DivaB
2. SinisterMinister
3. Acer
4. gulfhiker
5. DP
6. JohnBoy
7. DeadReckon
8. Gargoyle
9. Animalcontrol
10. Bullfrog
11. Slo
12. CrazyZipper +1
13. Salamander
14. Hoosier

[Mule]

I am so pitiful in remembering names, I would like to request that those going to the Hoosier Hang or even if you are not going, please post one or two pictures of yourself on this thread and I will compile a list with photos of all those who post a good face shot. If you cannot find a good portrait of your beautiful mug, I may take what you send and crop to suit.
WHAT DO YOU THINK? We could familiarize ourselves with the names a little.