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Indiana
Montgomery County

Sugar Creek – Silver Cascade Falls loop from Shades State Park

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Hiking trails & Routes
United States
Indiana
Montgomery County

Sugar Creek – Silver Cascade Falls loop from Shades State Park

Moderate

3.4

(10)

44

hikers

Sugar Creek – Silver Cascade Falls loop from Shades State Park

02:22

8.43km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 19, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Shades State Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

2.48 km

Sugar Creek

Highlight • River

This creek runs throughout the park and extends another 5 miles to Turkey Run State Park. The river offers a nice view of the water, and swimming is not permitted, but it is a very popular canoeing spot.

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2

2.91 km

The area boasts a wide variety of terrain, ranging from sandstone cliffs to shady ravines, with Sugar Creek running alongside, Shades Pond and the breathtaking Silver Cascade Falls.

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3

5.15 km

Silver Cascade Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

This convex waterfall, though smaller, still offers a beautiful scene with a nice viewpoint of Sugar Creek. It is normally more impressive after a nice rainfall.

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8.43 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.48 km

2.60 km

1.56 km

673 m

108 m

Surfaces

4.86 km

2.60 km

781 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

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