Brown County Wilderness Backwaters
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 4 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
Wilderness Experience: 3
Age Suitability: 9 years and up
Shuttle Only: $50
South Fork Salt Creek/Maumee to Crooked Creek
Challenge Level: 3
Wilderness Experience: 3
Age Suitability: 12 years and up
Shuttle Only: $70
