Sick Day, Overland Style

[J.W.]

I decided to take a Mental Health day and go play in the dirt. My plan was to head over to Redbird SRA in Indiana. I have been meaning to check this place out for months but just haven't had the time. It's only about 200 miles away from me so today was the day. I got up early, packed some snacks and gear and headed out. It ended up being a great day, 62 degrees and not a cloud in the sky most of the day.

When I got there, only two vehicles were in the trailhead parking lot and no one was at the gate. I was worried it was closed But the sign said "No Fee Today" so I hit the trails. Other than myself, I only saw two guys on dirt bikes the entire day. It was perfect. Now I can't wait for spring to get here.

 

[TexasGMG]

I decided to take a Mental Health day and go play in the dirt. My plan was to head over to Redbird SRA in Indiana. I have been meaning to check this place out for months but just haven't had the time. It's only about 200 miles away from me so today was the day. I got up early, packed some snacks and gear and headed out. It ended up being a great day, 62 degrees and not a cloud in the sky most of the day.

When I got there, only two vehicles were in the trailhead parking lot and no one was at the gate. I was worried it was closed But the sign said "No Fee Today" so I hit the trails. Other than myself, I only saw two guys on dirt bikes the entire day. It was perfect. Now I can't wait for spring to get here.

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Jealous

 

[J.W.]

Seeing everyone else’s pics of recent trips was making me jealous too. One afternoon wandering around in the woods doesn’t sound very relaxing but it was a much needed change of pace. Nice to take a day off every once in a while!

It was such a nice day, the traffic on the way home hardly bothered me at all haha

 

[DennyD]

I'm hoping to go to Redbird SRA in the end of June. Did you see any campgrounds or campsites in the Park or surrounding areas? Can you disperse camp there?

 

[J.W.]

I'm hoping to go to Redbird SRA in the end of June. Did you see any campgrounds or campsites in the Park or surrounding areas? Can you disperse camp there?

Before I went, I looked online and saw that there are places to camp near Redbird and they might allow overnighting in the gravel lot before the trailhead. I don't believe you are allowed to camp in the park itself. Give them a shout and check because I could be wrong about that. I didn't see any park rangers or staff so I honestly don't have good info on camping.

 

[DennyD]

Thanks J.W.! It definitely isn't clear whether there is or isn't. I will give them a call and find out.

 

[J.W.]

Thanks J.W.! It definitely isn't clear whether there is or isn't. I will give them a call and find out.

No worries man! Let me know what you find out. I would love to head back over there for at least an overnight. It was a lot of fun.