About Us

The mission of the Hoosier Hikers Council is to build, maintain, and promote high-quality natural trails for hikers and runners in Indiana.  We strive to design sustainable and durable trails which reduce maintenance by following topography contours and minimizing water erosion.

We are an organization run exclusively by volunteers, motivated by a desire to give something back to the trails they have enjoyed.  We have over 270 members, 3000 Facebook followers, and more than 100 active volunteers who log over 2000 hours every year.

The Hoosier Hikers Council is probably best known for building much of the 42-mile Tecumseh Trail, which runs from the Headquarters of Morgan-Monroe State Forest to Panther Creek, which is near Crooked Creek just south of SR 46.  Other trails we have built can be found on our Trails page.

The Hoosier Hikers Council, Inc. was incorporated in 1995 and is a 501 (c) 3 organization.

Visit our Documents page to read our Bylaws or obtain detailed financial information.

The Hoosier Hikers Council (HHC) is committed to maintaining a safe and inclusive environment for all members, volunteers, participants, and partners. At HHC events, everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect in a harassment- and discrimination-free environment. Everyone is welcome, and harassment or discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, and other protected classes is not tolerated.

If you experience or witness harassment, discrimination, or misconduct, you are encouraged to report it promptly. Reports may be made to an event leader, board member, or by emailing hoosierhikerscouncil@gmail.com.