Outdoors: Mounds State Park

White River Click to Enlarge Trail Click to Enlarge Mound (in part) Click to Enlarge Introduction Mounds State Park preserves several earthworks created by Native Americans about two centuries before Christ; the Great Mound, nearly a quarter mile around, is a must-see. Trails From the large parking area just past the entrance, take the Trail 2 boardwalk south to its intersection with Trail 1. Follow Trail 1 west past the Great Mound and continue downhill toward the White River. From here, head upstream along the river, returning when you’re ready along any of several trails that branch off to the east. The upland portions of Trail 1 are good for spring wildflowers, while Trail 3 explores small valleys and ridges between the river and the main park road. I suggest avoiding Trail 5 along IN 232, and minimizing your exposure to crowds by staying away from the pool and campground, both in the northern end of the park. Facilities Camping, nature center, toilets, water. Directions View Larger Map Madison County. From I-69 Exit 26, north 2.7 miles on IN 9 to IN 232, then right 2 miles to the park entrance on the left. North 40 05.741 West 85 37.110 DeLorme 40:C2 Nearby Natural Areas Summit Lake State Park References Bloom: Hiking Indiana; Page 90 Central Indiana Land Trust Goll: Indiana State Parks; Page 145 Habeck: Wild Indiana; Page 88 Indiana Department of Natural Resources McPherson: Indiana Best Hikes; Page 207