About the Preserve
Hemmer Woods Nature Preserve protects 73 acres of old-growth woods near Buckskin, Indiana. The preserve contains a good representation of southern tree species near their northern limit and has been designated a National Natural Landmark.
Today, the largest tulip trees in Indiana are a pair of secondary-growth trees in Hemmer Woods, measuring about five feet in diameter and just over 150 feet in height.
- Preserve size 73 acres
- Surface Dirt and wooden crossings
- Designation National Natural Landmark
- Best for Hiking, education, and old-growth forest study
Trail condition: Educational learning points are located along the trail, making it a good outing for children. There is
considerable tree fall in the preserve; storms have taken a toll on some of the larger old-growth trees.
