# Fall Color Hikes at Brown County State Park

> Event for families in the Indianapolis–Carmel–Greenwood area (IN). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Sun, Oct 25 (+5 more dates) · 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
- Where: Brown County State Park Nature Center, 1405 S.R. 46 W, Nashville, IN 47448
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: Program fee not listed on the event page; state park entrance fees may apply
- Organizer: Indiana DNR — Brown County State Park
- Official page: https://www.in.gov/dnr/state-parks/
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

Naturalist-led fall color hikes at Indiana's largest state park during peak leaf season. The Discovery Trail hike starts at the Nature Center and covers about half a mile in roughly 40 minutes, talking about the park's fall colors, plants and animals, pioneer history and geology; it is moderate, with mud, roots, uneven ground and mild slopes. The Lake Ogle hike follows Trail 7 for 1.2 miles around the lake (about an hour and a half, with short staircases and roots), with lake history, wildlife and good spots for autumn photos; it meets at the Lake Ogle parking lot. The shorter Discovery Trail walk works for most school-age kids; Lake Ogle suits steadier hikers.

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