Outdoors: Hitz-Rhodehamel Nature Preserve

Trail Click to Enlarge Introduction Hitz-Rhodehamel Nature Preserve protects a large mature woods dominated by white and chestnut oaks. There are high ridge lines, steep slopes, and scenic intermittent stream valleys. You can anticipate nice spring wildflower displays, ferns along the stream valleys, and gorgeous fall foliage. Trails One trail begins at the large Nature Conservancy sign, and descends immediately. While the trails are obvious, (some are marked with silver/white rectangular blazes) there are intersecting paths and the result is potentially confusing. Whichever way you go, expect to do a lot of climbing and descending, and be mindful of how to get back to your vehicle. Facilities None. Directions View Larger Map Brown County. From the intersection of IN 45 and IN 135, south 1.0 mile on IN 135, left on Greasy Creek Road, then immediately left onto Freeman Ridge. Continue 1.1 miles to a sign on your right; park along the road. North 39 15.335 West 86 13.819 DeLorme 51:A7 Nearby Natural Areas Brown County State Park Deam Wildernesss Selma Steele Nature Preserve Yellowwood State Forest References Habeck: Wild Indiana; Page 111 Indiana Department of Natural Resources McPherson: Nature Walks in Southern Indiana; Page 182 Nature Conservancy: Guide to Indiana Preserves; Page 116