GETAWAYS
Turkey Run State Park
Marshall, IN
Oct. 7-9, 2025
If this is your first hike of the season, please register for the season and fill out the mandatory Annual Registration Waiver.
Oct. 7-9, 2025
3-days
$210.00
Difficulty rating
Miles
2 hikes are 3.5 miles, 1 hike is 1.2 miles
Discover the stunning beauty of Turkey Run State Park, 2,300 acres of nestled in NW Indiana countryside. Hike through the towering sandstone canyones, rock-hop small creeks, and trek along rocky overlooks. One trail even lets you scale two rock faces on short ladders, exciting but not difficult. Choose to kayak or canoe the scenic Sugar Creek. This gentle creek flows through the heart of the park and is lined with rocky cliffs while floating under awe inspiring century-old covered bridges. Alternatively, opt to horseback ride through the ravines and autumn woodlands. Our second evening will include a delightful visit to an Amish family’s home, where we will enjoy a delicious and hearty home-cooked meal featuring traditional recipes and fresh ingredients.
Retreat to the inviting comfort of the historical Turkey Run Inn, where modern amenities meet classic charm. We can relax in the heated pool, enjoy group games by the cozy fireplace, or befriend a rocking chair on the covered veranda while savoring the peaceful surroundings. Choose a room in the Inn, or consider selecting from the nearby beautifully renovated cabins to enjoy the fresh air in the morning before sitting down for a delicious breakfast.
*Itinerary may change, subject to weather and conditions
Registration Cost
Included in booking:
2 guides throughout the Getaway.
3 guided hikes
Guide assistance on Sugar Creek kayak/canoe trip
Delicious catered box lunch on Day 2
Amish dinner and tips
Reservations & arrangements made for optional activities
Photos from your Getaway
Not included:
Lodging is not included in booking
Double Occupancy Turkey Run Inn is $206.99/person
Single Occupancy at Turkey Run Inn is $413.98
Meals are not included except for Amish dinner and boxed lunch for Day #2.
State Park entrance fees ($9.00 fee/car for out of state)
Cost of optional activities:
Kayaking on Sugar Creek: $20 single, $25.00 double
Canoeing on Sugar Creek: $25.00/canoe, $5.00 extra person
Horseback riding - 50 min. $26.00
Lodging: Trailbound has reserved a block of rooms and cabins at Turkey Run Inn.
Please call: (877) 563-4371 to reserve your room.
***Must use Group Code: 1007TT when making reservation
Full refund for cancellations 4 days in advance.
Less than 4 days, loss of deposit for room.
**email hello@trailboundtrip.com if you want help finding a roommate.
What to Bring:
A full Packing list will be sent to registered individuals.
Main items:
Comfortable, worn-in, hiking shoes with ankle support
Day pack for lunch, water, and clothing layers
Poncho
Sandles or water shoes for kayaking/canoeing
Swimsuit for pool
Driving Directions
Turkey Run Inn
8102 Park Rd, Marshall, IN 47859
Travel time from Palatine, IL is approx. 3 hr and 15 min.
DAY 1
Meet at Turkey Run State Park Inn’s Parking lot, ready to hike.
NOTE: Indiana is one hour ahead of Chicago
Enjoy 3.5 miles of gentle hiking along Sugar Creek. You’ll pass under grand sycamore and walnut trees, cross a 130-year-old covered bridge, and skirt a quarry and coal mine from ages past.
Check in to your cozy room at Turkey Inn
Savor the home cooking at Turkey Inn.
Choose between the buffet with a great salad bar, or order off the menu.
(cost on your own)
Join us for an optional short hike after dinner to admire the stars, away from the city lights. Then, enjoy free time to relax in the indoor pool, read by the fire, chat with new friends, group games, shoot a game of pool, or turn in early.
DAY 2
Enjoy a hot breakfast at the Inn
Hit the trails for 3 1/2 miles of fabulous hiking!
We cross a sturdy suspension bridge over pretty Sugar Creek to Turkey Run’s most dramatic and adventerous trails. We hike through the towering sandstone canyons and hollows, climb short wooden ladders up rock faces, and rock-hop across creeks.
Enjoy your boxed lunch on the trail with a view.
Choose your afternoon activity:
Kayak or canoe on Sugar Creek: Three peaceful miles of Sugar Creek and under 2 covered bridges on this delightful paddle. Approximately 2 hours.
Horseback ride: 50 minutes along the park’s woodland trails and scenic gorges.
Explore covered bridges: Take a pre-routed self-guided auto tour in the rolling countryside known as the “Covered Bridge Capital of the World”. Several different “tour routes” to choose, each about 30 miles long.
Walk back in time as we’re invited into an Amish family’s home for a delicious home-cooked meal. Feel free to ask our hosts about their lifestyle and beliefs.
Bonfire at resort
DAY 3
Enjoy a hot breakfast at the Inn
Our last hike is another beauty, taking us into canyons and over a small creek. We also stroll past the old Lieber cabin, built in 1848 from the native tulip trees, the oldest of its kind in Indiana. 1.2 miles with 100 feet of elevation.
Head for home, with great memories, photos, friendships, and a sense of accomplishment. If you haven’t already, tour the countryside and covered bridges before leaving this area.
Cancellations & Refunds
You may cancel your Getaway to Turkey Run for a full refund if made 30 days in advance.
If you cancel less than 30 days, a refund will be made if your spot can be filled from a wait list.
If you cancel less than 72 hours, Trailbound will not refund your deposit.
**Some itinerary changes may be made due to weather.
Turkey Run Inn policy
Full Refund for your room for cancellations 4 days in advance.
Reservations must be made by calling (877) 563-4371 Must use Group Code: 1007TT when making reservation