Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve Trail

in Evansville, Indiana





  • Adults will now pay $6 for a day pass.

  • Children ages 3-12 will pay $4.



  • Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve is a 240-acre nature preserve located in Evansville, Indiana. It is a National Natural Landmark and a State Nature Preserve owned by the City of Evansville and operated by the non-profit Wesselman Nature Society. The preserve consists of over 190 acres of virgin bottomland hardwood forest complemented by an additional 50 acres of younger forest, field, and pond. The woods consist of sweetgum, sugar maple, tulip tree, Shumard oak, and green ash throughout. It is the largest tract of virgin forest located inside any city limits in the United States.



    Trail Map:Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve trail map
    Location: Located on Evansville's East side.
    Website:Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve
    Surface: Dirt, mulch added for mud and drainage. Wooden Bridges and Boardwalks
    Volunteer Form: volunteer.jpg
    See Also:Wabash & Erie Canal Trail in Wesselman Park

    Learn about the Evansville Suburban & Newburgh railway that ran through the park and nature preserve.