The Friends of Lincoln State Park and Indiana Department of Natural Resources will co-host the 13th Mr. Lincoln’s Neighborhood 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, May 6 at 9:00 a.m. CDT in Lincoln State Park.
- The early registration fee is $20 per person registering on or before April 30 and $30 from May 1 until race day.
- All event participants will receive an event t-shirt while supplies last, with t-shirts guaranteed for early registrants. Registration Forms are also available at the Lincoln State Park office.
- The registration fee does not include the $7 in-state or $9 out-of-state per car gate fee to enter Lincoln State Park.
- All proceeds will benefit Friends of Lincoln State Park to support special projects and events at Lincoln State Park.
5K EVENT INFORMATION
5K REGISTRATION
Whether you’re looking to stay active and continue a fitness habit or just embarking on a new healthy lifestyle to get in shape, your Indiana state parks (especially Lincoln State Park in our book) provide the perfect place to get moving. Hitting the trails is a great way to not only get your heart rate going, but to connect with nature. Regular hiking at your nearest state park will improve your physical health AND your mental health. So, what are you waiting for? Take a hike already!
Interpretive Naturalist Michael Crews will be leading regular hikes in throughout the year in 2020. This is an opportunity to perhaps see areas of the park you’ve never seen before and to learn about the historical and natural resources of Lincoln State Park. Below is a schedule of February hikes. Hope to see you there!
| FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
Feb. 7
8 AM Weber Lake Hike – Meet at Troy Rd trail head for a 2 mi hike to Weber Lake.
2 PM Sarah Lincoln Woods Nature Preserve– Meet at the Nature Center for a hike through the most mature forest area in the park (1.5 mi). |
Feb. 8
8 AM Beaver Hike – Meet at the Nature Center for some off trail hiking (over 2 mi).
2 PM Abe’s Neighborhood Walk – Meet at the Nature Center for the 1.5 mi hike through Abe’s old neighborhood. |
Feb. 14
8 AM Trail 4 Hike – Hike to the Gentry Home Site. This one is 4 mi so bring a snack. |
Feb. 15
Nature Center Open 10 AM-2 PM – No scheduled hikes. |
Feb. 21
8 AM Trail 2 Hike – Meet at the Nature Center for this roughly 3 mi hike on Trail 2.
2 PM Fire Tower Hike – Meet at the Nature Center for a 1.5 mi hike to the fire tower. |
Feb. 22
8 AM Trail 4 Hike – Hike to the Gentry Home Site. This one is 4 mi so bring a snack.
2 PM Abe’s Neighborhood Walk – Meet at the Nature Center for the 1.5 mi hike through Abe’s old neighborhood. |
Feb. 28
8 AM Beaver Hike – Meet at the Nature Center for some off trail hiking (over 2 mi).
2 PM Abe’s Neighborhood Walk – Meet at the Nature Center for the 1.5 mi hike through Abe’s old neighborhood. |
Feb. 29
8 AM Weber Lake Hike – Meet at Troy Rd trail head for a 2 mi hike to Weber Lake.
2 PM Sarah Lincoln Woods Nature Preserve– Meet at the Nature Center for a hike through the most mature forest area in the park (1.5 mi). |
Whether you’re looking to stay active and continue a fitness habit or just embarking on a new healthy lifestyle to get in shape, your Indiana state parks (especially Lincoln State Park in our book) provide the perfect place to get walking. Hitting the trails and going for a hike is a great way to not only get your heart rate going, but to connect with nature. Regular hiking at your nearest state park will improve your physical health AND your mental health. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s start hiking!
Interpretive Naturalist Michael Crews will be leading regular hikes in January and throughout the year in 2020. This is an opportunity to perhaps see areas of the park you’ve never seen before and to learn about the historical and natural resources of Lincoln State Park. Below is a schedule of January hikes. Hope to see you there!
| FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
Jan. 10
8 AM Weber Lake Hike – Meet at Troy Rd trail head for a 2 mi hike to Weber Lake.
2 PM Sarah Lincoln Woods Nature Preserve– Meet at the Nature Center for a hike through the most mature forest area in the park (1.5 mi). |
Jan. 11
8 AM Beaver Hike – Meet at the Nature Center for some off trail hiking (over 2 mi).
2 PM Abe’s Neighborhood Walk – Meet at the Nature Center for the 1.5 mi hike through Abe’s old neighborhood.
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Jan. 17
8 AM Trail 4 Hike – Hike to the Gentry Home Site. This one is 4 mi so bring a snack.
2 PM Abe’s Neighborhood Walk – Meet at the Nature Center for the 1.5 mi hike through Abe’s old neighborhood. |
Jan. 18
8 AM Trail 2 Hike – Meet at the Nature Center for this roughly 3 mi hike on Trail 2.
2 PM Fire Tower Hike – Meet at the Nature Center for a 1.5 mi hike to the fire tower.
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Jan. 24
8 AM Trail 2 Hike – Meet at the Nature Center for this roughly 3 mi hike on Trail 2.
2 PM Fire Tower Hike – Meet at the Nature Center for a 1.5 mi hike to the fire tower.
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Jan. 25
8 AM Trail 4 Hike – Hike to the Gentry Home Site. This one is 4 mi so bring a snack.
2 PM Abe’s Neighborhood Walk – Meet at the Nature Center for the 1.5 mi hike through Abe’s old neighborhood. |
Jan. 31
8 AM Beaver Hike – Meet at the Nature Center for some off trail hiking (over 2 mi).
2 PM Abe’s Neighborhood Walk – Meet at the Nature Center for the 1.5 mi hike through Abe’s old neighborhood. |
See you on the trails! |
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