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    Mengerson Nature Reserve - At some point this tree caught on fire. Lightning?

    Mengerson Nature Reserve

    5.0(1 review)
    37.7 mi

    I'm fat. Over the last year this statement is no longer a subjective opinion, my pants tell me I'm…read morefat. So, I've made it a point to be more active and start creaking the ole bones again. I've driven past the entrance for this park for a year and had good intentions of stopping. Today I ran into the one neighbor who doesn't hate me, and he told me I can get to the hiking trails from my neighborhood. Cool! I charged up my 1st gen iPod (seriously), dug out my pig wrestling sneakers (seriously), and my fanny pack (seriously) and off I went. Mengerson is owned and cared for by Acres Land trust since 1989. There are approximately 32 acres of forest and hiking trails are about 1.2 miles. This time of year the trails are ridiculously muddy, so I'm glad I wore my pig shoes. There were several points I just went off trail to avoid standing water, and since the trees and undergrowth is still bare, it wasn't too bad. The hike itself is easy and suitable for just about anyone. There can be deer seen (according to my neighbor) and all sorts of bird species. There are a few neat side trails. You are never far from housing, but it's still quiet (my iPod died in the middle of Bel Biv Devo) and once the trees fill in I imagine it's even more peaceful. Now that I know I can walk to a trailhead and not have to drive and park, I can say I'll be back frequently till the mosquitos drive me away. This is a neat little patch of forest and I highly recommend it. Plus its a pokestop for the three people who still play PokemonGo.

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    Beyer Farm Trail - Boardwalk section of Beyer Farm Trail

    Beyer Farm Trail

    4.0(1 review)
    37.3 mi

    Warsaw, Indiana is well known for its beautiful lakes. However, Warsaw is also a great place to…read moretake a bit of a hike (often involving the lakes). I've taken my Tenderness Tour events through Warsaw on a handful of occasions and always take the opportunity to experience the area's growing trail system. The Beyer Farm Boardwalk Trail is a short but very beautiful trail that is also quite wheelchair friendly. The Beyer Farm Trail offers a tranquil, educational experience as one can also learn about the surrounding wetlands while doing the approximately 1800 ft. trail. You can walk or ride the trail and there's a stone amphitheater located near Kosciusko Community Hospital that is accessible from the trail. Once you get out of the wetlands, there's asphalt trail near the lake sore that will get you to the Pike Lake Campground. This isn't really a trail that runners will appreciate. It's far too short for that, however, for those looking to get away in nature this is a beautiful experience that is also well-maintained. This trail is great for strollers, wheelchair users, and those with other mobility issues. During better weather, there's lots of trees here offering tremendous shade. If you combine Pike Lake and Beyer, you get about a 2.2 mile trail experience with only a minimal incline at any point. There are two accessible parking spots at the trailhead - both are van accessible and the parking lot is paved. The trail itself is paved asphalt and a wooden boardwalk that has edge barriers. The trail's width is right around 8 feet in all places. You get a good Warsaw experience here with lots of nature, lake views, and you'll likely run into residents here as the trail is pretty regularly used.

    Maple Wood Nature Center - hiking - Updated June 2026

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