Schoen Creek Trail – Lawrence Creek Nature Preserve loop from Fort Harrison State Park

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Schoen Creek Trail – Lawrence Creek Nature Preserve loop from Fort Harrison State Park

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Schoen Creek Trail – Lawrence Creek Nature Preserve loop from Fort Harrison State Park

02:03

17.4km

120m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Fort Harrison State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.55 km

Fall Creek in Fort Harrison State Park

Highlight • River

Fall Creek is a 58 mile tributary of the White River. Fall Creek flows through the length Fort Harrison State Park

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2.57 km

Duck Pond

Lake

3.75 km

Fort Branch Shelter

Highlight • Rest Area

If you're in the area or circling the lake, this is an ideal spot to make a brief stop, enjoying the tranquility and the lake views. In addition to having a snack or lunch at one of its picnic tables, you can also observe the local wildlife. It's located right next to the Harrison Trace Trail.

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4.13 km

Harrison Trace Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a 3 mile paved multiuse path that is has plenty of shade and is moderately hilly. It encircles Delaware Lake and Duck Pond.

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6.68 km

Schoen Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This scenic 3 mile trail travels through wetlands, grasslands and forest.
Wooden bridges span the streams in the ravines. This is a mulituse trail that is used by mountain bikers and is best hiked in the clockwise direction for safe sharing of the the trail.

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13.3 km

Lawrence Creek Nature Preserve

Highlight • Forest

The Lawrence Creek Trail loops through this forested creek drainage where you can see a variety of birds native to Indiana.

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16.4 km

Lawrence Creek Trailhead Parking Area

Highlight • Parking

Right next to the parking area, at this point you can begin the Lawrence Creek Trail. This trail forms a circular route through this beautiful nature preserve, allowing you to explore the botanically-rich Lawrence Creek drainage area. Additionally, you may have the opportunity to identify some of the animals living here, including a variety of birds native to Indiana.

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17.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.5 km

1.41 km

1.32 km

1.22 km

Surfaces

11.7 km