Trails

Deniston Natural Resource Area

Deniston Natural Resource Area wraps around Robinson Lake near Grassy Creek and Doke Ditch in Larwill, IN. Fishing, boating, and hiking are fun activities you can pursue while visiting here. While fishing you can catch bass, bluegill, redear, and crappie. Also, you can go hunting in this area for deer, rabbits, waterfowl, pheasants, and turkeys.

Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation Buck Island Trail

Buck Island Syracuse IN

The Buck Island Trail is located close to the Between the Lake Preserve around Mud Lake. This area is owned by the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation (WACF), who is committed to protecting the natural wetlands in the area. The WACF hopes to create an environment where the community can step outside and appreciate the outdoors.

Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation Syracuse Lake Wetland Trails

Syracuse Lake and Wetland Trails Syracuse IN

Situated near Wawasee Lake, Conklin Bay Wetlands, and the Levinson-LaBrosse Lakes and Wetlands Education Center, the Syracuse Lake Wetland Trails consist of three trails which wind through the area. On these trails, you can see beautiful wetlands, wooded areas, and lakeshore. These trails are owned by the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation, whose mission is to

Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation Centre & Conklin Bay Boardwalk

Syracuse-Wawasee Conklin Bay Trail and Boardwalk

The Conklin Bay Boardwalk extends the existing eleven miles of trail with a one-third-mile wetland boardwalk along with two-thirds more miles of concrete trail. The new section of trail opened officially in May of 2020 and runs through the Rolland Wetland Conservation Area. Plus, it includes four overlook sections for visitors to admire the view.

Oppenheim Woods

Oppenheim Woods Leesburg IN

Located in Leesburg, IN, Oppenheim Woods is owned and protected by the Nature Conservancy, whose mission is to protect our natural land and water. Established in 2010, this preserve contains rolling hills, lush forests, and gorgeous wildflowers. Wildflower varieties include trillium, celandine, poppy, and wood phlox. Additionally, songbirds of all kinds migrate through the area

Wildwood Nature Preserve

This preserve has a small pond surrounded by forest, vernal pools scattered beneath the trees, a pine planting, numerous wetlands and a prairie. There are oak and hickory and many more species of trees as well as numerous species of wildflowers. Various birds can be seen at Wildwood, from wood ducks on the pond, to

Winona Lake Trail System

Officially started in 1998, the Winona Lake Trails sit on 9 miles flowing single track that winds its way around the trees, Cherry Creek, and open spaces of the old Chicago Boys Club Camp. On this trail, you will find challenging uphill climbs, quick descents, and fun, flat sections.

Tri-County Fish and Wildlife Area

Tri-County Fish and Wildlife Area is dedicated to providing quality hunting and fishing opportunities while maintaining 3,546 acres of land, with 650 acres of lakes and impoundments. This area is composed of flat to rolling upland fields and gradual to steep slopes of oak-hickory woodlands, falling off to depressions of wetlands. Tri-County includes 10 natural

Syracuse-Wawasee Trails

Come explore on the Syracuse-Wawasee trails! This more than 11-mile network of walking/bicycling trails meanders around the town of Syracuse, around Syracuse Lake, and Lake Wawasee, Indiana’s largest natural lake. Use the trails to visit the community center, athletics complex, wetlands, history museum, downtown shops, parks and more!