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Martell Forest

Martell Forest Viewpoint

5.3 mi · ▲ 513 ft · 2 hr 1 min

Martell Forest Viewpoint is a 5.3-mile out-and-back in Martell Forest near Montmorenci, IN. The route passes Martell Forest Viewpoint before reaching Martell Forest Viewpoint at the turnaround, 2.6 miles in. It climbs 513 ft and is mostly dirt. It scores 34/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.

Elevation

0 mi541 – 669 ft5.3 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Unnamed 40.43265, -87.03858
Nearest town Montmorenci, IN
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Martell Forest Viewpoint

5.3 mi · ▲ 513 ft · 2 hr 1 min

Elevation 541–669 ft

Out & Back · Martell Forest

Trailhead: 40.43265, -87.03858

Weather Sep 20: sunrise 7:34 AM · sunset 7:50 PM

Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading W.
  2. 1 miPass Martell Forest Viewpoint.
  3. 1.6 miTurn left, heading NE.
  4. 100 ftReach Martell Forest Viewpoint, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  5. 100 ftTurn right, heading N.
  6. 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.

Trail map, photos and weather for this hike: www.ambleway.com/hikes/martell-forest-viewpoint-martell-forest-viewpoint-out-back

Trail surface

99% dirt1% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 7:34 AMSunset 7:50 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 2.3 mi in (~67 min). Leave by 6:24 PM for the 7:50 PM sunset. Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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Good to know

  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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