Versailles State Park

Versailles Lake–Creekside, 3 sights

2.3 mi · ▲ 149 ft · 50 min

Versailles Lake–Creekside, 3 sights is a 2.3-mile out-and-back in Versailles State Park near Versailles, IN. The route reaches Versailles Lake. It is mostly level, with 149 ft of elevation gain. It scores 61/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi797 – 948 ft2.5 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: North Milan Versailles Pike 39.08691, -85.23168
Nearest town Versailles, IN

Directions

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Versailles Lake–Creekside, 3 sights

2.3 mi · ▲ 149 ft · 50 min

Elevation 796–948 ft

Out & Back · Versailles State Park

Trailhead: North Milan Versailles Pike · 39.08691, -85.23168

Weather Sep 22: sunrise 7:29 AM · sunset 7:40 PM

  1. Start on North Milan Versailles Pike, heading W.
  2. 0.2 miSharp left onto Cliffside Connector, heading SW.
  3. 50 ftPass Versailles Lake.
  4. 50 ftBear right onto North Milan Versailles Pike, heading SW.
  5. 400 ftSharp right onto Creekside, heading N.
  6. 0.9 miContinue straight onto Grandview Loop, heading E.
  7. 50 ftReach Versailles Lake, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  8. 50 ftContinue straight onto Creekside, heading NE.
  9. 0.9 miSharp left onto North Milan Versailles Pike, heading S.
  10. 400 ftBear left onto Cliffside Connector, heading S.
  11. 50 ftSharp right onto North Milan Versailles Pike, heading S.
  12. 0.2 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 7:29 AMSunset 7:40 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.7 mi in (~18 min). Leave by 7:02 PM for the 7:40 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Trailhead visible from the viewpoint

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