WINTER SALE! 50% OFF Supporter Accounts — now through January 31st. Learn More.

Orchard Trail

The Orchard Trail at Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve in Fishers, Indiana is a short 0.1 mile one-way trail that leads from the main access trail to an observation deck. The observation deck sits in a field and adjacent to a wetland where you can enjoy bird watching.
Explore 9 trails near Fishers, IN

Know Before You Go

  • Short, easy 0.1-mile trail.
  • Located in Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve, Fishers, IN.
  • Leads to an observation deck for bird watching near a wetland.
Interactive topographic map for Orchard Trail located in Fishers, IN. Click the "View Map" button to load GPS coordinates and trail markers.
Get directions
Distance
0.1 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
One-Way
Est. Time
5 min
Elev. Gain
1'
Rating
0.0
Whiteoak avatar
Added
February 09, 2018
Updated
June 12, 2018

Weather Forecast

<strong>Trail map and elevation chart not rendering in print mode?</strong> Simply scroll to the trail map section, then try printing again!

Total Change
4'
Ascent
1'
Descent
4'

Download the GPX Data for Offline Use

Supporters get exclusive access to download trail routes to the MyHikes app for offline use. Stay prepared on your adventure, even without an internet connection! Become a Supporter today to unlock this feature and hike with confidence.

Download Orchard Trail GPX Data to the MyHikes Mobile App
Trails near Fishers, IN
Trails in Indiana
One Way Trails
Vista Trails

Features

Vista / Lookout Point

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    39.938427, -86.035202
    Copy

  2. Main Trailhead

    39.93852, -86.03645
    Copy

Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Hazards

Lyme and Other Tickborne Diseases (CDC)

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

Share plans

Copy trail guide link to share with a friend

Trip Reports (Reviews)

Your opinion matters! Be the first to rate this trail.

Ready to help fellow hikers? Add a trip report to share your experience and provide valuable insights for other hikers!

No community routes found. To add your own hike as a Community Route for this Trail guide, leave a Trip Report with an attached GPX file.

Helpful Links

Preview of the MyHikes mobile app interface

Find Hiking Trails Near Me

Popular categories

Scenic mountain view representing vista trails
Vista trails
Scenic gorge of cascades representing waterfall trails
Waterfall hikes
Rugged mountain terrain representing summit trails
Summit trails
Scenic mountain view representing dog-friendly trails
Dog-friendly
Scenic campsite with a view representing camping trails
Camping trails
Appalachian Trail logo representing A.T. hikes
A.T. hikes
Find Your Trail

You May Also Like

Colorado's Million Dollar Highway - Plan a day's drive adventure along the iconic Million Dollar Highway in Colorado. Explore the best short trails, roadside stops, waterfalls, vistas, ghost towns, and hot springs within a ~6 hour road trip.
Explore

Colorado's Million Dollar Highway

Plan a day's drive adventure along the iconic Million Dollar Highway in Colorado. Explore the best short trails, roadside stops, waterfalls, vistas, ghost towns, and hot springs within a ~6 hour road trip.

Read
Glacier's Going-to-the-Sun Road - Discover the breathtaking beauty of Glacier National Park along the iconic Going-to-the-Sun Road. From stunning roadside stops to picturesque waterfalls and vistas, this engineering marvel offers endless opportunities for exploration.
Explore

Glacier's Going-to-the-Sun Road

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Glacier National Park along the iconic Going-to-the-Sun Road. From stunning roadside stops to picturesque waterfalls and vistas, this engineering marvel offers endless opportunities for exploration.

Read
View More
🍪 We use cookies to learn about site usage and to serve map tiles. You may block cookies manually in the browser. By continuing you agree. Learn more