You don’t have to be a Hobbit or live in Tolkien’s realm of fantasy to experience the fantastical wilderness known as Middle Earth. That’s because “Middle Earth” is right here in Indiana on the trails at Turkey Run State Park! This incredibly vibrant landscape is totally unique and looks like something straight out of a fairytale. If you want to mix the whimsical with the natural then plan a trip to Indiana’s Turkey Run State Park.
Turkey Run State Park is located in west-central Indiana just north of the small town of Marshall. The ravines and time-carved sandstone canyons at this unique Indiana State Park look like something from another world.
Turkey Run has 11 trails ranging from half a mile to three miles long and rated from easy to very rugged. More than half of them are less than a mile, making it possible to explore several in a day.
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Most trails start here, with the suspension bridge that seemingly transports you into the past and a world a fantasy.
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It's a place where you'll encounter giant rock formations, waterfalls, and steep canyons that in the summertime are covered in lush foliage that's greener than you can imagine.
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Indiana's "Middle Earth" is all about supersized nature things. Even the trees are huge and somehow grow out of the rocks.
Brush up on your LOTR and head toward Marshall to Indiana's own "Middle Earth" for a fantasy experience like you've never had.
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Turkey Run State Park is located near Marshall, Indiana. The park, the inn, and the campground are open year-round. Some activities may be limited during the winter season. The address is 8121 Park Rd, Marshall, IN, 47859. You'll find more information here.
Even if you're one of the nine people in the state of Indiana who haven't watched or read "Lord of the Rings," you'll still enjoy a visit to "Middle Earth" at Turkey Run State Park.
Have you already explored “Middle Earth” at Turkey Run State Park? We’d love to know in our comments! Share with us your experience at this one-of-a-kind park.
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