Versailles State Park

Hassmer Hill–Versailles Lake, 4 sights

5.2 mi · ▲ 248 ft · 1 hr 51 min

Hassmer Hill–Versailles Lake, 4 sights is a 5.2-mile out-and-back in Versailles State Park near Versailles, IN. The route passes Versailles Lake before reaching Hassmer Hill at the turnaround, 2.6 miles in. It is mostly level, with 248 ft of elevation gain. It scores 61/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi794 – 968 ft5.4 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Unnamed 39.10348, -85.23620
Nearest town Versailles, IN

Directions

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Hassmer Hill–Versailles Lake, 4 sights

5.2 mi · ▲ 248 ft · 1 hr 51 min

Elevation 792–967 ft

Out & Back · Versailles State Park

Trailhead: 39.10348, -85.23620

Weather Sep 20: sunrise 7:27 AM · sunset 7:43 PM

Bikes allowed on the whole route

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading SW.
  2. 150 ftContinue straight onto Last Chance, heading SW.
  3. 2.5 miPass Versailles Lake.
  4. 0.1 miReach Hassmer Hill, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  5. 2.6 miArrive back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Weather

Sunrise 7:27 AMSunset 7:43 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.0 mi in (~28 min). Leave by 6:55 PM for the 7:43 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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Good to know

  • Bikes allowed on the whole route

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