5.1 mi
Distance
492 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 51m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Shades State Park Backpack and Campground Loop unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
Indiana Department of Natural Resources manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 243 ft |
| High point | 0.2 mi | 257 ft |
| End | 5.1 mi | 243 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Source of truth
- Shades State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Alamo, IN · about 3 mi away
- County:
- Montgomery County, IN
- Jurisdiction:
- Shades State Park · Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(765) 435-2810
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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Campgrounds near this trail
Shades State Park
2.9 mi awayWaveland, IN
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
Turkey Run State Park Campground
8.3 mi awayTurkey Run State Park
Marshall, IN
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11.1 mi awayBloomingdale, IN
Pricing varies — check with the operatorState Forest Reservable
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12.7 mi awayHillsboro, IN
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
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13.9 mi awayRockville, IN
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