Rangeline Nature Preserve
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1st time to Rangeline Nature preserve. I really enjoyed the walk and pleasantly surprised at the size and many trails. The paw paw tree groves were impressive. There are a lot of improvements that could be done here. This place has much potential if it were to be managed by native plant lovers. The meadows could be filled with native wildflowers. I was pleasantly surprised and enjoyed my visit.
While visiting Anderson, we stopped here for a short hike with our pup. It seems like this trail is primarily for mountain bikers, and we met several while there. All of them were super courteous. The trails were very easy to follow, well marked with lots of turns and interest. There were a few short steep inclines or declines, but nothing crazy. If walking, I think weekends would get a bit hectic with bikes. Overall, a good little nature walk on a nice weekday afternoon.
This park was probably quite nice several years ago. But we found it unsuitable for the hour long hike we were looking for. There's a map at the entrance that is worthless, but a friendly fellow hiker gave us some guidance, and off we went. After we walked about 100 yards on a steep gravel path with loose stone, overgrown with Honeysuckle, we turned around and went to Mounds State Park.
on our second visit we did the intermediate route and it took us one-and-a-half hours for about 4.5 miles. on our first visit we walked the expert route and it took us 3 hours for about 7 miles. We did take quite a few photos and did a short detour to the river. There aren't any big hills, but lots of little ones and many of those are steep. I think if we put our heads down we could do this route in 2 hours. This has quickly become our favorite natural walking trail north of indy. there is endless variety as the trail twists and turns it's way around the park. It's a real treat for the eyes and senses. the little hills are great excersize without being over taxing. We are looking forward to exploring the other routes.
Just when you thought there was only one park in Anderson with mounds... I go running on the bike trails which feature amazing nature, including a tree with a hive of bees that makes you feel like you're in the Hunger Games being chased by tracker jackers (it also made me realize that Winnie the Pooh has balls of steel!) Have you ever wanted to exercise and give blood at the same time? Because the mosquitos here will give you this one of a kind experience! But seriously I like this place, it's very unique and I love it.
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Opening Hours
- Monday: 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- Thursday: 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- Friday: 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- Saturday: 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- Sunday: 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM