Elevate Your Adventure at Hickory Ridge Lookout Tower

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving, start from the main visitor center in Hoosier National Forest, located at 811 E. 2nd St., Bloomington, IN 47401. Head southeast on IN-37 S for about 15 miles. Take the exit toward IN-46 E and continue for approximately 10 miles. Turn left onto Tower Ridge Rd. Follow this road for about 2 miles until you see the signs for Hickory Ridge Lookout Tower. There is a parking area available near the tower.

• Public Transportation + Walking

  If you are using public transportation, take a bus from Bloomington to Nashville, IN. Once you arrive in Nashville, you will need to arrange for a taxi or rideshare service to take you to Tower Ridge Rd, Norman, IN 47264. The taxi ride will take approximately 30 minutes. Once you arrive at the intersection of Tower Ridge Rd, you will need to walk approximately 1 mile to reach the Hickory Ridge Lookout Tower, following the signs along the road.

• Biking

  For those who enjoy biking, you can rent a bike in Bloomington and ride to Hickory Ridge Lookout Tower. Follow the same directions for driving, but use the bike paths and side roads that parallel IN-37 S and IN-46 E. As you approach Tower Ridge Rd, be sure to take the necessary precautions as this road may not have dedicated bike lanes. The total biking distance is approximately 25 miles, and it may take several hours depending on your pace.