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German Ridge 5

Inside Hoosier National Forest
Camp 3 mi away

2.0 mi one way · 454 ft climb · 714 ft high point · Hard

In Hoosier National Forest · IN · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

German Ridge 5 climbs 454 feet over 2 miles in Hoosier National Forest on difficult terrain.

Elevation

454 ft of gain and 207 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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3.2 mi from the trailhead
German Ridge Campground
Campground

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

15 mi from you
Oriole West 1
- Ends at Oriole Lake
- Inside Hoosier National Forest
- Camp 5 mi away
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Hoosier National Forest · Camp 5 mi away
14 mi from you

Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 2.0 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 454 ft
Descent: 207 ft
High point: 714 ft
Low point: 453 ft
Difficulty: Hard
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: IN
Camps within 15 mi: 5
Trailhead: 37.9923° N · 86.6147° W

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5.2 mi from the trailhead

Saddle Lake Campground

Campground

9.8 mi from the trailhead

Tipsaw Lake

Campground · ME

Two Lakes Trail 1

Ends at Indian Lake
Inside Hoosier National Forest
1,811 ft of climbing

12.6 mi loop · 1,811 ft climb · Moderate

Hoosier National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Oriole East Trail 1

Ends at Oriole Lake
Inside Hoosier National Forest
Camp 5 mi away

5.8 mi one way · 618 ft climb · Hard

Hoosier National Forest · Camp 5 mi away

Tipsaw Trail 1

Ends at Tipsaw Lake
Inside Hoosier National Forest
Camp 1 mi away

5.7 mi of trails · 454 ft climb · Hard

Hoosier National Forest · Camp 1 mi away

Celina Interpretive

Ends at Lake Celina
Inside Hoosier National Forest
Camp 1 mi away

0.6 mi one way · 109 ft climb · Moderate

Hoosier National Forest · Camp 1 mi away

Saddle Lake Trail 1

Ends at Saddle Lake
Inside Hoosier National Forest
Camp under a mile away

2.3 mi loop · 224 ft climb · Moderate

Hoosier National Forest · Camp under a mile away

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- Inside Hoosier National Forest
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Hoosier National Forest · Camp 2 mi away

Weather

7-day forecast

Thu97°73°Sunny
Fri94°69°Mostly Sunny
Sat95°72°Sunny
Sun94°69°Mostly Sunny
Mon91°67°Mostly Sunny
Tue86°64°Chance Rain Showers
Wed84°Mostly Sunny

Thu: Sunny · wind 1 to 5 mph W

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

Signal

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