Brilliant Fall Colors and Geologic Formations Make Turkey Run State Park in Indiana a Hike to Remember

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Brilliant Fall Colors and Geologic Formations Make Turkey Run State Park in Indiana a Hike to Remember

October 25, 2012 by workingwellresources

By Sue Shekut, Owner, Working Well Massage, Licensed Massage Therapist, Wellness Coach, ACSM Personal Trainer

A few weeks ago, my boyfriend and I ventured South to Turkey Run State Park in Indiana (about 3 hours South of Chicago and about 1 hour West of Indianapolis.) A fellow hiker client has told me about Turkey Run and we wanted to see a new spot with fall leaves turning. Turkey Run turned out to be much more amazing than we expected! Similar to Starved Rock in topography, Turkey Run was formed by glacial movement many man thousands of years ago. The park now boosts a number of rigorous and moderate hikes through canyons, along streams in rock beds and along the forest and river. I’m posted a few of the photos I took to share a bit of relaxing nature and whet your appetite for your own hike at Turkey Run State Park!

Turkey Run State Park Suspension Bridge. Photo by Sue Shekut

View of the trees reflected in the River as viewed from the Suspension Bridge. We later saw kayakers glide through the rider under the rocks!

Turkey Run State Park. Photo by Sue Shekut.

Two kayakers slowly wound their way up the river as we watched.

Kayaking at Turkey Run State Park. Photo by Sue Shekut.

Canyon hiking was wet and a feast for the eyes and camera lens!

Turkey Run State Park. Photo by Sue Shekut.

Hiking along the wet rocks was a challenge! But even a small boy was able to handle the climb so we risked it and were able to stay dry!

Canyon at Turkey Run State Park. Photo by Sue Shekut.

Hiking up these rocks is super slippery! We saw one many go down and his arm ended up completely submerged! The small pool of water he fell into ended up being pretty deep! Luckily we avoided the pool ourselves.