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Weed Patch Hill – Hoosier's Nest Shelter loop from Brown County Saddle Barn

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United States

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Brown County

Weed Patch Hill – Hoosier's Nest Shelter loop from Brown County Saddle Barn

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(6945)

7,026

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Weed Patch Hill – Hoosier's Nest Shelter loop from Brown County Saddle Barn

05:26

65.5km

770m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 30, 2026

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Brown County State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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60 m

North Gate Trailhead, Brown County State Park

Highlight • Rest Area

First main trailhead with ample parking after entering the park through the main North Gate from Nashville. Great starting point for hiking the northmost trails in the park.

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5.01 km

Hesitation Point Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Hesitation Point Trail is said to have some of the best views in Brown County State Park. The overlook area is just past the parking lot, but the trail is mostly through forestland that is really specular during fall colors.

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7.94 km

Hesitation Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice place for camping, cycling and hanging out with family and friends

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10.1 km

Weed Patch Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

The fire tower is a must-see. It's best to climb to the top and see how far you can see. Access to the dome was closed a few years ago. …

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10.3 km

Hoosier's Nest Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Nice place for camping, cycling and hanging out with family and friends

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22.7 km

Crooked Creek Lake

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Crooked Creek Lake in a scenic 8.4 acre lake that is formed by a dam on Crooked Creek. A portion of the rugged namesake trail runs along the northwest side of the lake.

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28.3 km

Crooked Creek State Recreation Area

Nature Reserve

54.7 km

Weed Patch Hill Fire Tower

Highlight • Monument

Fire tower that was built in the 1930's on Weed Patch Hill which is the highest point in the park. The tower can be climbed by visitors up to the …

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61.5 km

Shelley, Aynes, and Green Valley Trail Intersection

Highlight • Trail

Point in the forest where Shelley, Aynes, and Green Valley trails intersect. A good spot to take a break, and to meet up with other trail users who will eventually flow through this area.

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65.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.7 km

12.5 km

8.63 km

3.43 km

225 m

Surfaces

31.9 km

17.3 km

8.56 km

6.60 km

814 m

263 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 23 May

21°C

14°C

12 %

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North Gate Trailhead, Brown County State Park

Hesitation Point Trail

Hesitation Point

Weed Patch Hill

Hoosier's Nest Shelter

Crooked Creek Lake

Weed Patch Hill Fire Tower

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