The Indianapolis Hiking Meetup Group

Name: Hike @ Turkey Run
Start: 2009-12-05T18:00:00Z

Hike @ Turkey Run

Dec 5, 2009 · 1:00 PM
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Hello fellow hikers,
We'll be starting off December with a road trip to one of the best hiking spots in the state, and we'll plan on doing roughly four to four-and-a-half hours of hiking. The terrain at Turkey Run contains some rugged trails through the creek beds and rocky areas, and we'll try to cover the best parts of the park. Bringing along some water and a snack or two would be a good idea for a long hike like this.

Our usual after-hike dinner will be taking place at the Turkey Run Inn on the grounds of the park, and they offer a buffet that includes a salad bar, ribs, chicken, and the infamous fried biscuits and apple butter. It's $5 for admittance to Turkey Run.

Car Pool Info: Our usual north-side car pool will be meeting along the west side of Broad Ripple High School (1115 Broad Ripple Avenue) in the free parking spots along Compton Street just south of Broad Ripple Avenue. The best places to park are directly beside the high school between Broad Ripple Avenue and 62nd Street. These spots are free on Saturdays and are usually wide open when we meet for the car pool. We'll be leaving at 11am on Saturday. Please be on time and please be prepared with anything you intend to bring. We will no longer be waiting for more than a few minutes for anyone at the car pool spot.

For anyone who would prefer to meet us at the park, we'll assemble in the parking lot at the Nature Center near where the trails begin. Just look for the crowd of us. Please note:
Car pool @ 11am
Hike @ 1pm

FEE UPDATE: Also, I'm not collecting any membership dues whatsoever, so please be aware that no one needs to pay anything for being a member of the group.

See you on Saturday,
Michael

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I've been on a about 150 hikes in California, and I must say, Turkey Run is in the top 10!!
What a blast... like hiking in an outdoor cave.

0 · December 18, 2009
A former member

Jake and I really enjoyed the hike. It was very nice to meet everyone and to see some familar faces. The food on the buffet at the Inn was awesome. We look forward to another great hike.

0 · December 7, 2009
A former member

Hiking at Turkey Run is always a good time.

0 · December 5, 2009
A former member

Thank you everyone for answering my question! 4 more days!!!! wooohooo!

0 · December 1, 2009
A former member

Ok, so I just joined this group and it will be my first meet. My partner has decided to join us but there are "no spots left". I was going to carpool but she said she wants to drive too. Do we just show up at the carpool and take people with us?

0 · November 29, 2009

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The Indianapolis Hiking Meetup Group

Indianapolis, IN

Founded Oct 8, 2006

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WHO WE ARE

The Indianapolis Hiking Meetup Group was formed in October 2006 by Christine B. (who remains a member of the group) and has grown rapidly. We're a group who enjoys the outdoors, meeting new people, and just having fun.

Our aim is to explore the great hiking spots Indiana has to offer and provide an opportunity to socialize with others who have a passion for hiking. Hikers of all levels are welcome to join. With us, you'll burn a few calories and see some great sights to boot.

I also post the events as early as I can, so that people can determine if a particular weekend will work for them.

KNOW YOUR LIMITS!

The hikes we do are usually either moderate or rugged, depending on the park. The group is mainly for people who exercise on a regular basis or can handle the demands of the day's hike. It's important that people realize what their limits are and not attend a challenging hike they may not be ready for. Please be sure to note the hike descriptions and determine whether or not you'll be able to enjoy the event. None of us want anyone to end up injured or unable to finish a hike.

We also hike all year-round, so weather conditions can also be a factor, and although we avoid hiking in extreme temperatures (in the teens or in the nineties), please be aware of any weather conditions that may have an effect on your ability to hike.

TYPES OF HIKES

Rugged hikes consist of lengthy events across challenging terrain, which can mean rocky streambeds and steep hills. These hikes wouldn't be recommended for beginners or those who are still getting into shape. Our rugged events are often our best hikes but are definitely a workout. Examples of these would be Clifty Falls, Turkey Run, and Shades State Parks.

Moderate hikes are not as physically challenging as the rugged ones and take place on less hilly terrain. These hikes contain a few hills that will get your heart rate up or else the length of the hike will be the real challenge. These would require a decent level of fitness and examples of moderate hikes would be Eagle Creek or Fort Harrison.

Easy hikes aren't frequently on our schedules, but that may be a matter of opinion. Any hike in this category would consist of a flat terrain and nothing strenuous.

DUES

$3 per year

The dues go toward maintaining the fee for the Meetup site and dues are paid through the site.

GUESTS

You are always welcome to bring a guest or guests with you, but we ask that they join if they are your guest more than a couple times. We limit the number of guests to 2 people.

KIDS

We're not strictly an all-adult group, but young children may not be up for the hikes we do, so please take that into consideration. Any young people willing and able to come out are welcome.

DOGS

Dogs are welcome on our hikes, as long as he or she gets along with other pooches and a large group of people. In some cases, dogs can be let off leashes while we're out on the trails, but on days when we're at a popular park, dogs will be need to be kept on leashes.

CANCELLATIONS/POSTPONEMENTS

If a hike is called off due to inclement weather or some other problem, an e-mail will be sent out as early as possible letting everyone know and an update will be made to the site. Hikes are usually postponed to another weekend to avoid bad weather or any other setback.

PHOTOS

As you can be seen from the Photos section of the site, we have some great photographers in the group and taking pictures is a big part of our events. Everyone is welcome to upload their photos to the site.

POLLS

Polls are available, so feel free to post ideas.

If you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact me.

Take care,

Michael

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