Minnetrista Nature Trail
About This Trail
The Nature Trail at Minnetrista is a beautiful short looped trail that is perfect for anyone! It is less than a mile long but offers many fun nooks to rest and be in nature. There is a small pond which is often filled with turtles and frogs, a lending library, and a slack line available for use.
Trail Features
| Surface type | Dirt |
|---|---|
| Elevation gain | 1 ft. |
| Carrier needed | No |
| Stroller friendly | Yes |
| ADA accessible | No |
| Water fountains | No |
| Bathrooms | No |
| Cell reception | Excellent |
| Pet friendly | Yes |
| Nearby convenience store | Yes |
| Camping Nearby | No |
| Emergency support within 5 miles |
Yes |
Trail highlights
– Creek
– Lending library
– Primitive bathroom
Fee & Parking Details
Parking is located in gravel lot across from the Orchard Shop
Trail Contributor
My name is Paige and my hiking partner is my 3 year old son. I am originally from Wisconsin but move to Indiana for my husbands job. We joined Hike it Baby when my son was about 4 months old and shortly after became a branch ambassador. I am also the team captain for the Calendar team.
Weather
Trail Map
Upcoming Community Hikes Nearby
Getting There
The address for this location takes you to the Orchard Shop, you will need park in the lot across the street.
About The Guide
Hike it Baby Family Trail Guide is an online resource to help families with children source trails that little legs can hike and parents can feel comfortable with. Hike details are sourced and have been hiked by families who participate in our community. Our contributors do their best to give you all the details they can, but if something is missed, you can reach out to the contributor and offer suggestions for them to add to make it a better trail description for all. This guide was built with a generous 3-year partnership with L.L Bean. Like Hike it Baby, L.L Bean believes that helping get families into nature from birth on is key to healthier, happier communities.
Trail Disclaimer
Hike it Baby makes every effort to keep trail content up to date, but trail conditions are subject to change. Hike it Baby is not responsible for any injuries that occur while hiking the trails covered in this guide. Hike it Baby is a platform that helps connect families to federal, state and local parks nationwide.