Hiking Trails & Parks in Brookville, Indiana
17 hiking & walking trails and 5parks, recreation areas & campgrounds in Brookville, located in Franklin County, Indiana. Free trail map for every listing.
About Outdoor Recreation in Brookville, Indiana
Brookville offers 17 mapped hiking trails and 5 federally managed parks within the city or nearby. Located in Franklin County, Indiana, it’s a starting point for hikers, campers, and casual nature seekers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana?
Yes — we have 17 mapped hiking and walking trails in Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the most difficult hiking trail in Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana?
Glidwell Trail near Brookville is rated hard — the toughest classification among Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana for families?
Beach Road Access near Brookville is one of the best family picks in Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana — easy difficulty, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana?
Each of the 17 trails in Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana has its own page with an interactive map, GPS coordinates, and a link to view it on OpenStreetMap — no app or account needed.
What parks and recreation areas are in Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana?
Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana has 5 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (1 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana?
Yes — 2 of Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is TAILWATER SHELTER 1 (BROOKVILLE LAKE) with 1 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
Where can I find hiking trails and parks near Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana?
Browse all hiking trails, walking trails, parks, and campgrounds across Franklin County for more options beyond Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana.
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