Hidden Treasures

 

Sometimes small towns are not given nearly enough credit for developing beautiful parks. Today we found just such a park to hike in Pendleton, Indiana, located in Madison County just north of Indianapolis along I-69. The park covers approximately 150 acres and is located centrally to the town of Pendleton. It has trails that follow Fall Creek and a couple of small tributaries in the area. There is also a decent sized children's play area and a variety of sports areas (ie...basketball, baseball, etc.) located on the grounds.


I would consider this a beginner's hiking park or more of a casual stroll. All of the trails appeared to be either paved or covered in gravel. There were very few real physical challenges beyond distance. Still, the grounds are well-maintained and well worth the walk in any season. The view from the bridge over the upper waterfall was enough to make the trip worth while for me. The backwash of the river just before crashing over the edge was truly amazing! I am endlessly fascinated by how water moves under pressure and waterfalls are always a delight, no matter what size.