Hoosier National Forest

The very best paddling in Brown County is on Salt Creek on backwaters of Lake Monroe. Pathfinder Outfitters provides special, easy to paddle  kayaks for this area. They are designed to allow the paddlers to cover a lot of water. Extremely stable fishing kayaks suitable for photography and fishing are also available.
You will be treated to an abundance of wildlife, fantastic scenery, paddling and hiking through the Deam Wilderness of Hoosier National Forest. Quality, primitive camping along the lake shore is also an option with a trip to this area. This is Pathfinder Outfitters premier Brown County wilderness experience and a must do for any adventurous traveler to Brown County.

Very remote wilderness trips and relatively long. Allow at least 6 hours for this trips as there is so much. This is an amazing wilderness waterway but you have to be prepared to negotiate a few log jams.

***Ratings are based on a scale of 1 to 3

 

 

Middle Fork Salt Creek/Elkinsville to Crooked Creek

Challenge Level: 2
Duration: 6 hours
Wilderness Experience: 3
Age Suitability: 9 years and up
Solo: $70
Tandem: $120
Old Town Fishing Kayak: $100
Shuttle Only: $50

South Fork Salt Creek/Maumee to Crooked Creek

Challenge Level: 3
Duration: 6 hours
Wilderness Experience: 3
Age Suitability: 12 years and up
Solo: $80
Old Town Fishing Kayak: $110
Shuttle Only: $70

Middle Fork Salt Creek/Crooked Creek to Pine Grove

The Middle Fork of Salt Creek trip starts in Brown County and traverses the Middle Fork Waterfowl Resting Area and along the shoreline of the Deam Wilderness area of Hoosier National Forest. This is one of the best places in Indiana to spot bald eagles and other wildlife. In a nutshell, this area is simply beautiful and a magical place to paddle, March through December. For a real wilderness experience this trip is among the best in Indiana.

Challenge Level: 3
Duration: 7 hours
Wilderness Experience: 3
Age Suitability: 8 years and up
Solo: $80
Old Town Fishing Kayak: $110
Tandem: $120
Shuttle Only: $65