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Swamp Trail

The Swamp Trail at Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve in Fishers, Indiana is an easy 0.4 mile one-way trail with a short loop and boardwalk at the southern end of it. The trail leads into the swamp of Ritchey Woods, but is raised above the water.
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  • Swamp Trail is a short, easy 0.4-mile one-way trail in Fishers, IN.
  • Located in Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve, it features a boardwalk and a short loop at the southern end.
  • The trail traverses the swamp, but is elevated above the water level.
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Distance
0.4 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
One-Way
Est. Time
12 min
Elev. Gain
14'
Rating
0.0
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Added
February 09, 2018
Updated
January 23, 2020

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Total Change
7'
Ascent
14'
Descent
6'

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Trails near Fishers, IN
Trails in Indiana
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Points of interest

  1. Parking

    39.938427, -86.035202
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  2. Main Trailhead

    39.938015, -86.03987
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Hazards

Lyme and Other Tickborne Diseases (CDC)

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Boardwalk

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