Turkey Run State Park

Marshall · 8121 Park Rd Marshall IN 47859

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“Ancient sandstone canyons carved by Sugar Creek, featuring 60-foot walls, narrow slot-like ravines, suspension bridge crossings, and deep forest canopy. Indiana's 'Little Grand Canyon' — genuinely dramatic geology rare for the Midwest.”

About this location

TURKEY RUN STATE PARK'S SIGNATURE LANDSCAPE IS A NETWORK OF DEEP SANDSTONE CANYONS CUT BY SUGAR CREEK — NARROW RAVINES WITH 60-FOOT WALLS, CATARACTS, LOG JAMS, AND GNARLED CLIFF-TOP TREES. THE PARK'S SUSPENSION BRIDGE OVER SUGAR CREEK PROVIDES A VISUALLY STRIKING ENTRY SEQUENCE. TRAIL 3 DESCENDS INTO DRAMATIC CANYON PASSAGES THAT FEEL GENUINELY ANCIENT AND REMOTE DESPITE BEING TWO HOURS FROM INDIANAPOLIS. THE TURKEY RUN INN PROVIDES RUSTIC CRAFTSMAN-ERA INTERIOR SPACES. INDIANA DNR REQUIRES A LI