Buzzard Roost Trail

The Buzzard Roost Trail is a hiking trail in Southern Indiana, north of the community of Magnet, Indiana. It is part of the Hoosier National Forest and is maintained by the USDA Forest Service.

For other trails named Buzzard Roost, see Buzzard Roost.
Buzzard Roost Trail
Sandstone outcrops like this are common at Buzzard Roost
Length0.8 mi (1.3 km)
LocationUnion Township, Perry County, Indiana, United States
DesignationHoosier National Forest trail
UseHiking
DifficultyModerate to Strenuous
SightsOhio River, stream and waterfall
HazardsFalling, Poison Ivy

The trail begins on a bluff overlooking the Ohio River. From there a steep trail ascends through a hardwood forest to a rocky stream that runs into the river with waterfalls and large sandstone outcrops. The trail is approximately 0.8 miles (1.3 km) long.[1] The overlook area has primitive camping and picnic facilities.[2] it has multiple trails with many small caves.

  • Hardwood forest
    Hardwood forest
  • A rocky stream
    A rocky stream
  • The waterfall during dry season
    The waterfall during dry season

References
  1. Trail Map
  2. Trail Information

38.120445°N 86.465764°W / 38.120445; -86.465764

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