Hike, Bike and Paddle
Northeast Monroe County

Featuring,
Lake Lemon and Morgan-Monroe State Forest

Hiking Cycling Fishing Boating Morgan Monroe Brown County Indiana Download this GPS Map to guide you through hiking trails in Morgan Monroe State Forest, boating on Lake Lemon, fall foliage scenic drives, and weekend bike rides.

Spring is a great time to take on the Low Gap Trail - one of Indiana's more rugged backcountry treks, located in Morgan Monroe State Forest.

In the Summer, the fish and ski crowd enjoy nearby Lake Lemon.

Autumn brings back the students to Indiana University, and the country roads turn in to proving grounds for cyclists in training for events like the Hilly Hundred and the "Little 5."

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GPS MAP

Download the free GPS Map in GPS eXchange (.gpx) file format, which can be read and transferred to your GPS using free GPS software. (The .gpx file will appear in a new window where you can File > Save as... on your computer)

GPS Map Details

File Name: lemon.gpx (34 KB)
Revised: 11 September 2002
Class A1 Data
Waypoints: 22 (Including: Trailheads, Boat Ramps, Fishing Holes, and Picnic Spots )
Routes/Tracks:

Low Gap Hiking Trail. 10-mile loop through Morgan Monroe State Forest backcountry.
50-mile bike ride from Bloomington to Unionville, Nashville, Beanblossom, Helmsburg, Trevlac, Needmore, Dolan, and back to Bloomington.
50-mile bike ride from Bloomington to Dolan, Turkey Track, Mount Tabor, Stinesville, and back to Bloomington.

More Information

Low Gap Trail - The Low Gap Trail is a rugged 10-mile loop, which starts near the Cherry Lake Ranger Headquarters. An alternate trailhead/parking area is located off Low Gap Road making for an easy one-way hike. Download the GPS Map for more detail on the Low Gap Trail. For more information about Morgan Monroe State Forest, visit http://www.in.gov/dnr/forestry/4816.htm

Lake Lemon - Lake Lemon is ideal for water skiing. It's small enough that you can usually find glassy water, and it's big enough that you don't get board. Lake Lemon is privately own by the home owners and managed by the Lake Lemon Conservancy. Public may access through various boat launch locations and Riddle Point Park. Note that Lake Lemon is treated regularly for weeds, so look for notices before swimming in the lake or eating any fish.

Hilly Hundred - Sponsored by the Central Indiana Bicycling Association, the Hilly Hundred attracts thousands of participants. The three day event in early October includes entertainment, refreshments, and a lot of pedaling. Download the free GPS Map for bike routes similar to those used in the past. For more information about the Hilly Hundred, visit http://www.hillyhundred.org/