Yellow Birch Ravine (Day Hike)

Enjoy three out-and-back trails at Yellow Birch Ravine Nature Preserve in Taswell, IN. This will make for an easy, scenic hike along a ravine stream bed with steep, rocky cliffs. One trail takes us to a natural arch.

• Difficulty: Easy to moderate
• Length: 3.8 miles

## WHAT TO BRING

• Sturdy shoes for hiking
• Long pants (for stinging nettles)
• Day Bag
• Water (for drinking) and snacks
• Packed lunch (eaten on trail)
• Sunscreen and Bug spray
• Walking stick or hiking poles (optional)
• Clean shoes for the car ride (leave in the car)

## WHEN/WHERE
==ALL TIMES LISTED IN CST or CDT==
09:00 - Meet at Lowe's to Carpool
10:00 - Rendezvous at I-64 and IN-37 Marathon
10:30 - Arrive at trailhead
12:00 - Lunch on trail
13:30 - Wrap up hike
15:00 - arrive in Evansville
## NOTES

• Parking is limited to 2 vehicles. Carpool from Evansville or meet up at I-64 and IN-37 (exit 79).
• There are reports of stinging nettle on the trail. Wear long pants just in case!
• If it's rained recently, there will be water crossings. Consider packing some water shoes if you want to get your feet wet!.

## GROUND RULES

• Leave no trace, and pack out all your trash.
• No children.
• Dogs on a 6-ft fixed leash.

## MAPS / INFORMATION
Carpool from Lowe's (Google Maps): https://maps.app.goo.gl/zirDCF5pCRUGr8zS9
Rendezvous at Marathon (exit 79): https://maps.app.goo.gl/qgoQ3DxArfKwYn9E6
Trailhead and Parking (Google Maps):
https://maps.app.goo.gl/gNGXX3qBuH3DeXMv9
Trail Map (Gaia): Link