Is Indiana's Tecumseh Trail the Perfect Beginner Backpacking Hike?

Join Andy and Brent as they embark on an exciting hike along the Tecumseh Trail, showcasing the beauty of backpacking in indiana. This adventure highlights the scenic trails and challenges of hiking indiana, starting in Morgan Monroe State Forest. It's a perfect day to be outdoors and enjoy a memorable hike. The Tecumseh Trail is a great beginner backpacking trail in Indiana. If you ever wanted to try Backpacking a multi day trail, this is the one to do. Join me and my buddy Brent as we head out to Thru-Hike the Tecumseh Trail in Indiana from its northernmost point in the Morgan Monroe State Forest, through the Yellowwood State Forest and ending at the border of the Hoosier National Forest. Let us be your guide as we complete the trail in 4 days and 3 nights. See the sights, learn what is along the route. With all of the side trails, we backpacked 49.6 miles on our early April multi-day trek. The Tecumseh Trail is one of Two Premier Thru-Hiking trails in the state of Indiana. Click the link to see: My Backpacking Gear List for this trip - https://www.lighterpack.com/r/kib1hs Brent's Backpacking Gear List - https://lighterpack.com/r/lu4ewj Built by the HHC in 1998-2002, the Tecumseh Trail begins at Morgan-Monroe State Forest Headquarters, which is about 5 miles south of Martinsville. It ends in a remote area of Brown County forest near Monroe Reservoir, just south of S.R. 46 near Crooked Creek Road. In terms of hills, the Tecumseh Trail is often considered a gentler version and training ground of the Knobstone Trail, a 52-mile one-way path that is further south in Indiana, near the city of Salem. While the Tecumseh’s path does consist of many large hills, ascents are not typically as steep, long, or frequent as those of the Knobstone Trail. But the logistics of backpacking the Tecumseh can sometimes have more challenges. While the Tecumseh Trail tends to offer many opportunities for backcountry (non-potable) water sources, it often has fewer parking spots or allowable camping areas than the Knobstone Trail. This can impact the number of miles necessary to hike in a day, and it is for this reason that all trips should be carefully planned ahead of time. 👇 SOME OF MY FAVORITE GEAR 👇 Backpack - Zpacks Arc Blast - https://zpacks.com/products/arc-blast... Hammock - Dutchware Chameleon - https://dutchwaregear.com/product/cha... Tarp - Hammock Gear Dyneema Standard w doors - https://bit.ly/3gv7WWw Top Quilt - UGQ Bandit Quilt 50 - https://ugqoutdoor.com/top-quilts/ban... Under Quilt - Hammock Gear Incubator Econ - https://bit.ly/36Dbx0b Hilltop Bear Bag (Printed) - http://partners.hilltoppacks.com/1833... Stove - BRS 3000T - https://amzn.to/31OQcAg Cup - Toaks Titanium 650 mL - http://bit.ly/2U2vXvs Water Filter - Katadyn Befree 1L - https://bit.ly/2ZrsKam Water bottle - Hydrapak UltraFlask 600mL - https://bit.ly/2Fr9XVO Satellite Communicator - Garmin inReach Mini - http://bit.ly/2UOSsnZ Headlamp - Nitecore NU25 - https://amzn.to/3m7h8TR Rain Shell - Arc'teryx Zeta LT - https://amzn.to/3k2E7xu Jacket - Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer 2 Hoody - https://amzn.to/35K376Y Base Layer top - Smartwool 150 - http://bit.ly/2OAxJmb Base Layer Bottom - Smartwool 150 - https://bit.ly/2AhbVFm Chair - Helinox Chair Zero - http://bit.ly/2GGVEtL Trekking Poles - Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork - http://bit.ly/31bq8vP Pants - Prana Stretch Zion - https://bit.ly/3rHx8Og Hoody Shirt - Patagonia Capilene Cool - https://bit.ly/2PX8gBf Pullover - Appalachian Gear Co All-Paca Fleece - https://appalachiangearcompany.com/co... Socks - Darn Tough - http://bit.ly/35S7CdO Socks - Sealskinz (waterproof) - https://bit.ly/3lFsoXT --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💥 My Gear Lists 💥 Hammock - https://www.lighterpack.com/r/81i7aq Ground - https://www.lighterpack.com/r/9ozxjl --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💻 Connect With Me 💻 Instagram -   / andyparrishoutdoors   Facebook Group -   / 1633575003471676   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------