Knobstone Trail

[Just Bill]

Yes, I did an overnighter on the the Bloodroot trail back in May of 2015. It was my introduction to solo backpacking. About 13 miles, really no hills to speak of. Just a nice stroll through the woods.

Not a lot of running water sources when I hiked it. Both of the campsites are near the lake, but up on a fairly steep slope IIRC. Speaking of the campsites there is a charge to use them ($10 IIRC) and you pay at a self-register board at the trailhead. The two campsites are the only legal place to camp along the trail. One of the campsites is quite large, a couple of picnic tables and a fire ring. Could easily accommodate 8-10. The other campsite was small; a fire ring, a wooden bench, and maybe enough flat/open ground for two tents.

Helping out on yer first post... thanks!

Sounds like a great place for a family trip... though a few of the hammock forums folks generally prefer 5 or less for a walk in so thinking of them some for that.
https://secure.in.gov/dnr/parklake/f..._trail_map.pdf
Although looking at the map it seems you could probably hike direct from the lot to the campsite and keep the distance lower if needed.

[Just Bill]

Nevermind... jumped on Google earth and you can see it/map it close enough.

Looks like a winner for both a potential group hang and a backpacking trip with the family.

[Herby]

Bloodroot has 6 campsites now if I remember right. Plan to stay at number 2 or hammock. 1 and 3-6 have very little flat ground. I don't remember any water sources, but if you can leave a vehicle at the south end of the loop you could cache in it, or cache near that lot if you can't park one there.