Name: Hobart Woodland Trail
Rating: 3.0

“An easy trail that showcases rare habitat and scenic views of Lake George.”

— Rafi Wilkinson

Features Birding · Fall Colors · Lake · Views · Wildlife

Trail is open daily from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm. No ATV or other motorized vehicles allowed. Hunting is not permitted. Bicycles are not allowed off the Oak Savannah Trail. Stay on the trail to protect the wildlife and yourself. Pets are permitted on a leash (6' or shorter). There are no restrooms or potable water source.

If you see any illegal activity such as hunting, ATV use, or camping, please call 1-800-Park-TIP (727-5847); or if it's an emergency, dial 911.

Description

The Hobart Woodland Trail is an extension off the Oak Savannah Trail. Park at the Robinson Lake parking lot on South Liverpool Road just north of East 53rd Avenue. Follow the Oak Savannah rail trail east for just under a half mile. Look for the the Hobart Woodland trailhead on the south side of the rail trail just before the woods start. There is a foot bridge. The packed dirt singletrack trail will head south following the wood line for a short distance before entering the woods. The trail makes its way to a scenic overlook of Lake George. There a small loop offering different views of the lake.

The Hobart Prairie Grove preserves several habitats including wetlands, prairie remnants, white oak flatlands, and a rare bur oak savanna. At about 300 acres in size, it contains 343 native plants and an abundance of wildlife. This area is also noteworthy because of a unique soil that is made up of at least 70 percent silt and clay with the smaller portions of sand. This type of soil is one of the reasons for the outstanding diversity of life here at Hobart Prairie Grove. This very special place was added to the National Park System as part of a 1992 expansion of Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore (now the Indiana Dunes National Park).